Section: Spring 2026
On Appeal
Protective Orders on Interlocutory Review
Ask a Trial Lawyer
In community property jurisdictions, like Washington there are practical and strategic issues to consider around any marital communities involved in a civil suit. In this case, the wife is being sued not as a tortfeasor, but solely to allow the plaintiff to recover against the marital community’s assets.
Foundation for Washington Courts Hosts Statewide Town Hall on Threats to the Judiciary
On March 5, more than 150 members of Washington’s legal community gathered at K&L Gates in Seattle—and online—for a Town Hall hosted by the Foundation for Washington State Courts (FWSC).
WDTL Volunteers’ Day of Service with OSL Serves
In April, WDTL members and guests volunteered at the OSL Serves commercial kitchen in downtown Seattle.In April, WDTL members and guests volunteered at the OSL Serves commercial kitchen in downtown Seattle.
Is Pursuing Discovery Sanctions Worth the Squeeze?
Discovery is a key part of litigation that generally dictates how a case is evaluated and whether a case should go to trial. More frequently, plaintiff’s attorneys either fail or refuse to provide discovery responses.
Medical Record Admissibility Hidden Risks
In litigation, medical records are foundational evidence. Yet too often, firms focus on how fast records are delivered instead of how defensible those records are once challenged.
New WDTL Members
Welcome to our newest members from February 19 to July 1, 2026.
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Be an Arbitrator: How WDTL Members Can Get Involved
Defense Win
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice and Smith Freed Eberhard
Defense Win
Davis Rothwell Earle & Xochihua
Defense Win
Mix Sanders Thompson and Davis Rothwell Earle & Xochihua
Defense Win
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Managing Concurrent Construction Delays in a Post-Pandemic World
The pandemic changed the way courts examine concurrent delays, making rigorous forensic schedule analysis crucial for many construction projects.
ADA Grab Bar Failure
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes performance criteria for grab bars and other accessibility features. Because grab bars are frequently relied upon under dynamic and emergency conditions, failure of any part of the grab bar can result in serious injury.
The Jury Box: Observations from an Eastern Washington Lawyer
A Sketchy Transition Through the Coal Chute: A Grant County Bank Scandal
6 Common Misconceptions About Appeal Bonds
Navigating the post-judgment phase and securing an appeal bond to meet strict court deadlines can be a complex process for attorneys and their clients.
Beyond Checkmate: Lessons From Chess in the Art of Mediation
Checkmate! I am sure that was my mindset when I was in private practice and wanted to win a case for my client. I wanted to achieve checkmate, to trap the opposing party so they had no legal move that would enable them to prevail, whether through motions practice or trial.