Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Section: Winter 2026

Defense Win

Cozen O'Connor

by: Cozen O'Connor

3/26/2026

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Defense Win

Smith Freed Eberhard

by: Smith Freed Eberhard

3/26/2026

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Don’t Let the Times Affect Your Potential to Succeed

An Interview with Judge Richard Jones

by: Elias Gonzalez, 2L at Seattle University School of Law

3/26/2026

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Defense Win

Keating, Bucklin & McCormack

by: Bucklin & McCormack, Inc., P.S.

3/9/2026

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Write Like You Talk: A Manifesto for Clear and Persuasive Legal Writing

Being a good public speaker is important. But so is being a good writer.

by: Ashley D. Burman, Carney Badley Spellman P.S.

3/9/2026

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The Jury Box: Observations from an Eastern Washington Lawyer

A Historic First in Grant County: An All-Female Superior Court Bench and a few tips for navigating the new bench.

by: Mary Rathbone, Moberg Law Group

3/9/2026

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New WDTL Members

New members as of November 15, 2025 through February 18, 2026.

by: WDTL

2/18/2026

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Ask a Trial Lawyer

How do you manage the stress of being ultimately responsible for your client's representation? As part of that, what are your strategies for communicating expectations and risk to clients as well as overall litigation? Does any of this depend on the client or type of case?

by: Mary Butler, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

2/17/2026

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WDTL Leaders Engage Lawmakers During a Full Day of Advocacy in Olympia

On Wednesday, February 4, leaders from the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers traveled to Olympia for WDTL’s annual Day on the Hill. WDTL’s Day on the Hill is an important opportunity to strengthen relationships with policymakers and ensure the defense bar’s practical experience informs legislative decision?making.

by: Ashley Nagrodski, Smith Freed Eberhard

2/17/2026

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Defense Win

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice

by: Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice

2/17/2026

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Defense Win

Paine Hamblen, PS

by: Paine Hamblen, PS

2/17/2026

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The Overlooked Expert in Civil Litigation: Why Forensic Pathologists Matter Long Before Anyone Dies

When civil attorneys hear the term forensic pathologist, most immediately picture the classic crime-lab stereotype: a doctor in a morgue performing an autopsy on a homicide victim.

by: Martha J. Burt, MD, Senior Consultant, Forensic Pathologist, ESi

2/17/2026

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Cervical Spine Conditions

This guide will help to define the common cervical spine conditions, anatomy, symptoms, evaluation findings, imaging indications and findings.

by: Dr. Morgan R. Price, DC – Chiropractic Expert, West Coast Chiropractic Expert

2/17/2026

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