Washington Lawsuits & Disputes Legal Guides (6 found)

Written by Michael William Bugni
The process through which we resolve family law conflicts is undergoing a major continental shift. Mediation is replacing litigation as the preferred model. But unless you come prepared for the mediation, with realistic expectations and a skilled mediator, the process can bog down and even fail.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Mediation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jean Pierre Ruiz
While small claims courts of every state have different rules of procedure, there are certain fundamentals which are applicable to all. This article is intended to provide some basic or fundamental principles which may help you. However, this is not an endorsement of Pro Se representation.
Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Michael R Tucker
A new law in WA (effective July 26, 2009) requires citizens to present the Standard Tort Claim form with the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Risk Management Division (RMD). The Standard Tort Claim form can be found on the OFM-RMD website - http://www.ofm.wa.gov/rmd/forms/allforms.pdf.
Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Shawn B Alexander
The summons and complaint are the beginning of a lawsuit, not the end of the world.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes 19 days ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Frank S Hong
A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action. If you are a tenant, an unlawful detainer action can’t be used to retaliate against you.
22 of 25 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Washington consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
3 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington