LMAR 1.3, Claim Limit was modified effective September 1, 2018. It reads: The limit for claims subject to mandatory arbitration is $100,000.00, exclusive of interest, attorney fees and costs. For the purpose of this rule, a "claim" is defined to be the net value of the claim, after all reductions for comparative negligence or setoffs. … [Read more...] about Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.3 amended
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Free Legal Clinic June 15 2019
Clallam and Jefferson County Probono Lawyers Presents: Free Legal Clinic This general legal clinic runs from 12PM to 2PM at the Masonic Lodge in Port Angeles, 622 South Lincoln Street, and provides a free, drop in, legal advice clinic, for low income residents of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Participants will have the opportunity for a free one on one consultation with … [Read more...] about Free Legal Clinic June 15 2019
CLE May 17, 2019: discovery, depositions, trial advocacy by Sal Mungia
The May 17, 2019 bar lunch CLE focuses on discovery, depositions and trial advocacy. If you don’t know Sal, the presenter, you should! I have seen him present before and highly recommend. More information about Sal is below.All CLE donations directly support Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers. Ariel Speser Past President, CCBA “The highest calling of any lawyer is to … [Read more...] about CLE May 17, 2019: discovery, depositions, trial advocacy by Sal Mungia
WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Townsend
The Washington State Supreme Court will hear cases, meet the public, and visit schools on May 13 and 14, 2019. On Monday, May 13, 2019, the nine justices of the Supreme Court will host a public forum to answer questions from the audience, starting 3:00 p.m. at the Port Townsend City Hall, 250 Madison Street. There will be a CLE for attorneys from 1:30-2:30 with Justices … [Read more...] about WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Townsend
Law day luncheon 2019
Seattle University School of Law Dean Annette Clark is the guest speaker for the Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers’ annual Law Day celebration on Friday, May 3rd. If you have attended Law Day in the past, you know this event is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues and celebrate our achievements in providing free civil legal aid in our … [Read more...] about Law day luncheon 2019
Criminal vacate & expungement clinic May 4 2019
The criminal vacate & expungement clinic is this Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Landing Mall in Port Angeles from Noon-2:00 PM. Volunteer attorneys are needed. Shauna Rogers McClainExecutive DirectorClallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers360.504.2422 … [Read more...] about Criminal vacate & expungement clinic May 4 2019