Clallam County lawyers & legal news
David Berger, WSBA #48480, formerly an associate attorney for the Plat Irwin Law Firm, has moved to Kelso, Washington. He is working for the Cowlitz County prosecutor’s office. His contact information is:
312 SW 1st Ave
Kelso, WA 98626-1739
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (360) 577-3080
Fax: (360) 414-9121
John and Becky Doherty have remodeled their offices on the west side of their building, just east of Lincoln street on 5th. Two sound proof offices and reception area, 900 sq. ft., with shared library/deposition/meeting room. Plenty of parking and only half a block walk to the courthouse. For information and questions please call Becky Doherty at 360-460-9958.
Topic: Civility and the Noble Practice of Rural Lawyering
Presented by the Honorable Pierce County Judge Brian Tollefson (Ret.) and our WSBA Board of Governors Representative from noon to 1:00 pm at Kokopelli Grill in Port Angeles. Come meet our WSBA Board of Governors Representative!
Topic: Ethics of serving on Nonprofit Boards, by Jeanne Marie Clavere of Washington State Bar Association
Presentation is from noon to 1:00 pm at Kokopelli Grill in Port Angeles.
Jeanne Marie is the WSBA Professional Responsibility Counsel and advises members of the bar on the Rules of Professional Conduct as they apply to WSBA Advisory Ethics Opinions and the Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct. Got an ethical question that can’t wait until June? Learn more at https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/ethics/ethics-line.
CJCPBL is collaborating with WSBA and Kitsap Legal Services to host two clinics on Veteran specific tenant/landlord matters, and a free CLE on the same topic.
The CLE and first clinic will be held in Bremerton on Saturday, July 28th. The CLE will begin at 9:30 a.m., lunch will be provided at 1:15 p.m. (courtesy of WSBA), and the clinic will be held immediately following at 2:00 p.m. The CLE has been approved for 3.5 CLE Credits (3.0 Law and Legal Procedure and .5 Ethics). There is no cost for the CLE but attorneys are highly encouraged to volunteer for one or both clinics.
The second clinic will be held in Port Townsend on August 11th, at 12:00 p.m. This event is clinic only, no CLE.
For more information please follow the link below.
Anthony Philip Mauhar, Jr., died on May 14, 2018, at the age of 68 after he fell from his boat in the Port Townsend Boat Haven and drowned. Tony was a respected attorney, beloved by his clients, who practiced in Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
“Tony Mauhar was an excellent attorney and a great example to me. He death announcement here comes as a shock to me. He was a good-humored fellow and easy to work with. He sought to avoid conflict but argued persuasively in court when he had to. He willingly gave me advice on how to be a better attorney. I am touched by his loss and will miss him.” Joseph Wolfley
“Oh such sad news. Tony Mauhar was one of my first friends when I started practicing law in Port Angeles in 1994. He was always helpful and kind and had a great sense of humor. Over the years, he became a friend and I was happy when he return to the North Olympic Peninsula after being in Olympia for a bit. I am just devastated by his loss. He was a fine lawyer and an even better person. He will be missed.” Deborah Nelson
“Tony was always quick with a smile and pleasure to work with. It’s big loss for our community and his clients.” Mark Baumann
This general legal clinic runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Landing Mall in Port Angeles and provides free, drop in, legal advice, for low income residents of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
The clinic is held on the first floor of the landing mall (115 E Railroad Ave. Port Angeles), in the gallery.
For more information, please call or email: 360-504-2422; [email protected]
For those interested in volunteering their time, please email: [email protected]
Pete Peterson is retiring, after 38 years of dedicated and caring service to children. Pete’s hard work, patient demeanor, and persistence in protecting children will be missed.
Pete’s retirement party is May 26, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by email to [email protected].
ClallamCountyBar.com wishes Pete fair winds to his next port of call.
Topic: Ethics
“Don’t Be The Defendant: Tips for Avoiding Malpractice Claims” By Deborah Nelson, Esq. Presentation is from noon to 1:00 pm at Kokopelli Grill in Port Angeles. Deborah has a distinguished career as a personal injury and trial lawyer.
Learn more about Deborah’s practice: https://www.nelsonboydlaw.com/who-we-are/deborah-nelson/.
Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers is hosting a wills clinic on June 30th. This program is intended for simple wills only.
The clinic starts by pre-screening clients to ensure they qualify then, additional facts are gathered through a questionnaire before the clinic. At the clinic, clients are paired with individual attorneys to sit down and draft forms. Last year the majority of our clients left the clinic with a completed product.
Client screenings, for the upcoming clinic, have begun and additional attorney volunteers are needed. This “clinic in a box” style presentation makes it easy for volunteers to participate and the clients are always very grateful for the service.
The clinic is slated for June 30th from Noon-2:00 at the Landing Mall in Port Angeles. Please contact Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers at 360.504.2422, if you are interested in helping with this event.