Seattle Auto Accident Insurance Policy Basics
In assessing an insurance claim for a Washington auto accident, it is important to have an understanding of the various types of insurance you may encounter. Auto insurance coverage is... Read More
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How to Value a Personal Injury Claim in Washington State
Clients often ask us how to value a personal injury claim, and the honest answer is that no case is ever the same. That said, there are some parameters we... Read More
Seattle Police Brutality
Much has been made of the growing number of police brutality cases after the recent deaths of unarmed black men committed by white police officers. More and more attorneys are... Read More
The Basics of a 1031 Exchange
Here, we discuss a Section 1031 Exchange used for investment or business purposes (note: this is not applicable if used as a primary residence). Basic Rule: IRC Section 1031 provides an... Read More
Spendthrift Trusts: Saving Inheritance from Creditors
Before diving into this article — inspired by a recent question from one of our clients — it should be noted that Washington State residents can open trusts in other states... Read More
How to Deal with Student Loans
It is a worst case scenario: you are out of school, but you haven’t found a job yet. You just received your first letter from your student loan servicing company,... Read More
Extension of Mortgage Debt Relief Act 2014
Great news! Congress has (finally) passed a package of tax extensions approved by the U.S. House and Senate — currently headed to the President’s desk for signature — which includes... Read More
Large Auto Accident Verdict
This past Wednesday, a large $1.13 million verdict was reached in a lawsuit for an auto accident in Washington State. Our firm is lucky to be a part of the... Read More
What is Subrogation?
Subrogation is one of those legal terms that gets people’s heads spinning. Here, we try to simplify the term as best as possible. In the context of a lawsuit or... Read More
Negligence Laws at a Glance
Negligence Defined Negligence is the failure to exercise an expected degree of care, leading to another individual’s injuries. For example, a motorist who fails to wear his glasses (as required by... Read More
Pain and Suffering Guidelines
If you have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, you can usually seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company by filing what is called a third-party claim. After... Read More
Seattle Housing Continues to Soften
The housing market continues to soften around Seattle according to recent stats published by the NWMLS. Let’s use the year over year (YOY) measurement since since these are typically better... Read More