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
Study: how to change DV behaviors
The Process of Primary Desistance From Intimate Partner Violence suggests three things people can do to reduce domestic violence behaviors and the thinking patterns that drive the behaviors. To reduce coercive control behaviors, people and remove external stressors, promote stability in their life, and develop a supportive environment. In my view, from a psychological, … [Read more...] about Study: how to change DV behaviors
Study: DV increases during major sporting events –reasons and solutions
Research shows that domestic violence increases during times of major sporting events such as the world cup. Reasons that are often cited include increased tension, investment in the outcome, disappointment, adrenaline, and intoxication. https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/18/football/world-cup-domestic-violence-united-kingdom-campaign-trnd/index.html. From our perspective, this is … [Read more...] about Study: DV increases during major sporting events –reasons and solutions
Study: coercive control can continue after divorce
“I Was Naive in Thinking: 'I Divorced This Man, He Is Out of My Life’.” That is the title of a study which identified 9 different ways a spouse might continue to control the other spouse after divorce. The most common themes to emerge from the narratives were, in order of prevalence, as follows: Using the Children; Using Threats, Harassment, and Intimidation; … [Read more...] about Study: coercive control can continue after divorce