Denis Stearns of Stearns Law, and of counsel to Marler Clark, will discuss food safety litigation on October 11, 2019, at the Clallam County Bar Association luncheon, at the usual location. For more information, contact Donna Knifsend, 360-670-9406
CLE Bonanza in Sequim 11/1/19
The annual Clallam County Bar Association CLE will be November 1, 2019. This year it will be held in Sequim. Details to follow.
WSBA Leaders in Port Angeles 2019
What is going on at the WSBA? You are invited to have lunch with President Bill Pickett, and Interim Executive Director Terra Nevitt on September 18. They are embarking on the 2019 Listening Tour across the state in an ongoing effort to listen to member comments individually. Please join us as we head to Port Angeles.
WSBA Listening Tour in Port Angeles
When: Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Kokopelli Grill – 203 East Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
This is your opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and offer comments as the WSBA plans for the future. Your input matters and we hope to see you there.
*Space can be limited so please send in your RSVP to [email protected].
Free Legal Clinic September 14th
Clallam and Jefferson County Probono Lawyers Presents: Law at the Landing
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 an attorney who can address questions regarding the following topics:
Child Support
Landlord/Tenant
Creditor/Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Wills & Estate Planning
Custody
Public Assistance
Employment
Those interested in participating in this event should bring to the clinic, all relevant paperwork regarding their legal matter or questions.
For more information, please call or email: 360-504-2422; [email protected]
For those interested in volunteering their time, please contact Shauna Rogers McClain.
Free Legal Clinic August 3rd
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 an attorney who can address questions regarding the following topics:
Child Support
Landlord/Tenant
Creditor/Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Wills & Estate Planning
Custody
Public Assistance
Employment
Those interested in participating in this event should bring to the clinic, all relevant paperwork regarding their legal matter or questions.
For more information, please call or email: 360-504-2422; [email protected]
For those interested in volunteering their time, please contact Shauna Rogers McClain.
Bill Knebes is pro tem commissioner August 2, 2019
William G. Knebes will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court on August 2, 2019. Mr. Knebes retired as as Commissioner in the Family Court, and he continues to serve as a private mediator. Mr. Knebes was awarded Jurist of the year during his term as Family Court Commissioner.
Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019
Alex Schodowski will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court July 1-12, 2019. Ms. Schodowski is an attorney in Port Townsend, and has been practicing law since 2011.
Free Legal Clinic July 20th
Clallam and Jefferson County Probono Lawyers Presents: Free Legal Clinic
This general legal clinic runs from 12PM to 2PM at the Masonic lodge on Lincoln street in Port Angeles 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 an attorney who can address questions regarding the following topics:
Child Support
Landlord/Tenant
Creditor/Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Wills & Estate Planning
Custody
Public Assistance
Employment
Those interested in participating in this event should bring to the clinic, all relevant paperwork regarding their legal matter or questions.
For more information, please call or email: 360-504-2422; [email protected]
For those interested in volunteering their time, please contact Shauna Rogers McClain.
CLE: Chemical dependency treatment by Stormy Howell June 7
Please join the Clallam County Bar Association for their CLE on June 7, 2019, Chemical dependency treatment and the justice system by Stormy Howell, J.D. The program starts at noon at the usual location. For more information, contact CCBA President Donna Knifsend at 360-670-9406.
Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.3 amended
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.