Matter of Langeland v. Drown, 195 Wn.App. 74 (2016)

Jul 18, 2016

OUTCOME: Win

In re Estate of Langeland, 177 Wn.App. 315 (Div. 1, 2013)

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Win

Represented a woman in a committed intimate relationship for almost 30 years. When her male partner died, the home, business, boat, cars and cash were in the man’s name. The adult child of the deceased ... man, argued that Washington law required the trial court to award all assets in the man’s name to his adult child. The Court of Appeals determined that the woman owned 50% of all the assets, and the Court, in equity, could award the Estate’s 50% to the woman if fairness required such an award. On remand, the house, the business, the cars, the cash, and one-half of the boat were awarded to our client, the surviving partner.

Ramirez v. Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic, 151 Wn.App. 1007 (2009)

Jan 01, 2009

OUTCOME: Settled

Our office represented a Hispanic, Jewish, Native American woman in her fifties in an employment discrimination matter. The woman was hired as the clinical director of a mental health agency. Shortly a ... fter beginning her employment in Washington, she discovered significant problems within the organization. The woman was eventually fired and sued the agency alleging among other things negligent misrepresentation and discrimination based on race, gender, and age. The trial court granted the agencies motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims. The appellant court found that her discrimination and misrepresentation claims were improperly dismissed and reversed and returned the case to the trial court. The matter was settled without trial.

Carroll v. Elzey, 146 Wn.App. 1040 (Div. 1, 2008)

Jan 01, 2008

OUTCOME: Win

At trial the court found that the undisclosed asset was a community asset and awarded the woman, ten years after her divorce, $950,000 and her attorney fees. The husband unsuccessfully appealed and the ... appeals court affirmed the trial courts award and awarded additional attorney fees.