There is nothing clients and defense counsel love more than a chance to assert the statute of limitations, and for good reason. While many defenses are fact-specific or offer so many exceptions that summary dismissal can seem hopelessly unlikely, statute of limitations defenses are typically cut and dried – either the time has run to bring the claim, or it has not.

Washington state consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in funding its state courts. The budget shortfalls are felt throughout our court systems, including the critical goal of trying to keep judges, court staff, attorneys, and the general public safe.

In this interview, Judge Fricke describes her experience serving as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Washington, consent mechanics, and her views on what makes a successful advocate.