Patrick Arthur Palace

Patrick Arthur Palace

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at University Place, WA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

4009 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B, University Place, WA

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Cost

Contingency

15%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Palace Law

4009 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B, University Place, WA, 98466

Palace Law

PO Box 65810, University Place, WA, 98464

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23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristine | August 12, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Would not help

I have contacted Palace Law on numerous occasions during my 8-year long case with L&I. In the past they told me that they could help when and if my time loss stopped. My time loss has now stopped and I call them back and they said that my case is too complicated. They do not want to take it on. I am ...not sure about you but when it's complicated is when you need an attorney not when it's easy. The ladies name that I spoke to was Kristy I believe.

Posted by Melissa | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Steven Pyle is excellent!

Steven Pyle is an absolutely fantastic lawyer! He not only fights LNI relentlessly, but he also genuinely cares about his clients. I am continually impressed with his ability to track my current state of recovery and to navigate the difficult waters of LNI. When I was initially injured I fought LNI a...lone for three months and they were about to wrongfully close my case. I was also having trouble convincing them that they had set my wages incorrectly. It didn’t matter how many letters I sent or how many phone calls I made to my claims manager. Nothing I did made any difference whatsoever and their letters never explained how they arrived at any conclusions. It’s hard enough to be injured and in pain, much less to fight an entity that is so complicated and beyond logic. I was genuinely injured, I legitimately needed care, and I was starting to feel hopeless. I sought out Steven in hopes that he could persuade LNI to fix my wages and help me get the care that I need. The minute I signed the paperwork designating legal counsel, all of the relentless letters from LNI stopped. I no longer dreaded looking in my mail box wondering what LNI had sent me today. Every order, every threat, and every confusing letter went directly to Steven. I have never once had to worry about what LNI is doing because Steven is keeping them accountable and he’s making sure that I’m getting the care that I need. Here we are two years and four months into my injury and my case is still open. I’ve had two knee surgeries and there might be a third knee surgery depending on my recovery from the second one, which I just had. I’ve had more physical therapy sessions than my doctor has ever prescribed to a single patient in his entire career. My injury has been complicated, difficult, and draining to say the least. Without Steven I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now, so far LNI has paid almost $200,000 for my case and if it was closed after three months I would be drowning in debt right now. Even if you think that your injury is small, seek legal counsel to determine whether or not that is the case. Initially an urgent care doctor and an orthopedic surgeon told me that I was not a surgical candidate and that all I had done is hyperextended my knee. They said that I would be better in 2-3 months and there was nothing to worry about. Here we are two knee surgeries, over a hundred physical therapy visits, and multiple very expensive injections later. I’ve missed almost nine months of work and without my case remaining open, this entire ordeal would have been absolutely catastrophic to my life. Steven Pyle is the only reason that I have made it this far and that LNI has paid for all of this. Do not wait, do not let your case get closed, do not go to a supposedly independent IME without a lawyer, and do not think for one second that you can beat LNI on your own. LNI is designed to beat the average person and if you are not specifically trained in the way it operates, you’re going to lose. Right now you’re probably low on money, you’re hurt, you’re stressed out, so help yourself and call Steven. They don’t require any money up front to retain a lawyer, all they ask is for a tiny portion of your settlement and a small portion of any back pay that they help you receive. Steven Pyle is worth ten times whatever you end paying him and every time he takes the money that I owe him, I never bat an eye because he’s worth that and so much more. I can’t say enough positive things about Steven Pyle and Palace Law.

Posted by Eric | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patrick Palace review

Patrick Palace took my case several years ago after I tried to handle it on my own. My case was an extremely difficult case, but I soon found out how all my issues were taken care of. The Palace team were always very helpful and friendly. I listened to Mr. Palace and not once was given wrong advi...se or bad directions on which Avenue to go. Before I hired Patrick I was 4th old by Labor and Industies medical team that there wasn't anything wrong with my leg and that I was back 100% capable to return to my job of employment which was with the Dept. Of Corrections. If I could go back and talk to myself I would first tell myself to stay away from the first surgeon. Second I would hire Mr. Palace right from the atart.

Posted by Dee Gonzales | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great to work with!

Brian from Palace law has been excellent to work with. He's been very very informative, he's helped us with everything we needed and simplifies it so that we can understand everything that's going on. So far it's been a real pleasure working with them.

Posted by Dennis | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney Review

I am submitting my review more so as a testament to how Patrick Palace supported me: After six years Patrick gave me and my family something more the any monetary amount could do, Patrick lifted a cloud on my combined injuries by obtaining a Life Pension (transferable to my wife on my death). We... never thought we would be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, we had reserved ourselves that it was grim and were destined to only maintain our lives at where we are. Patrick showed us that we could see a brighter future and I and my family will for ever be grateful for his support. Would I recommend Patrick, Yes. A good friend of mine recommended I contact Patrick, he believed he would be able to help me. My friend had undergone a similar situation with LnI also. I am very appreciative to my friend and Patrick for his caring nature and knowledge of the law. He did give us hope, we can pull ourselves up and there is someone to help the injured worker, and that is Patrick Palace. Thank You Patrick

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Patrick Arthur Palace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Ugelstad

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Patrick wears many hats, and wears them well. His impressive legal and medical mind allows him to be a strong advocate for his clients. He fights for what he believes in and constantly strives to improve the system."

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Jordan Couch

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Patrick is one of the best attorney's I have had the pleasure of working with. He cares deeply for his clients and is a dedicated advocate. It doesn't hurt that he also loves fishing and heavy metal!"

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Kelley Duggan

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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R Harrison

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Favian Valencia

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome Attorney. Would recommend Patrick to anyone that needs efficient and effective legal services."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Keay

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat's a nice guy who also happens to be a great lawyer. He's thoughtful and deeply engaged in the civic and legal communities."

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John Ladenburg

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a hard working lawyer who gets great results for his clients."

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David Snell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Steven Pyle

Workers compensation lawyer

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Erik Bjornson

Family lawyer

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Jordan Couch

Workers compensation lawyer

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Carrie Umland

Personal injury lawyer

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John Ladenburg

Unknown lawyer

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Christi Goeller

Car accident lawyer

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David Snell

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Fastcase 50, Fastcase

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Service to the Legal Profession, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2014

Service to the Legal Profession, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2013

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorney's in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2012

Outstanding Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2012

Recognition Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Who's Who in Plaintiffs' Personal Injury, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Washington Super Lawyer Award, LexisNexis

2005

Washington Super Lawyer, LexisNexis

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Outstanding Community Service Award, Washington Society of Association Executives

2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

1999

Outstanding Public Service Award, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Palace Law Personal Injury Group, PSC

1995 - Present

Managing Partner, Palace Law

2000 - 2003

Peoples Law School Television Series, Comcast Cable Television

1997 - 1999

LawTalk television series, Comcast Cable Television

Associations

2018 - Present

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

Pro bono and Public Service Committee Member

2018 - Present

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division Magazine

Board Member

2018 - Present

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

E Report Board Member

2017 - Present

Mindfulness in Law Society

Board of Advisers

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2014 - Present

National Conference of Bar Presidents

Member

2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2002 - Present

Public Justice

Member

1996 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1993 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member (EAGLE member since 1998)

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Washington State Bar Association of Washington

President

2012 - 2013

Washington State Bar Association

President-Elect

2011 - 2013

Law Fund of Washington

Board Member

2011 - 2012

Washington State Association for Justice

Liaison to WSBA Board of Governors

2010 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association

WSBA Treasurer

2009 - 2011

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Stong Kids Campaign Association Chair

2008 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association

Governor - WSBA Board of Governors

2008 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association

Governor, Board of Governors

2008 - 2008

Tacoma Pierce County YMCA

Branch Chair

2008 - 2011

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Liaison

2006 - 2007

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Co-chair: HollyBall

2006 - 2007

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Second VP Judicial Relations

2005 - 2006

Washington State Bar Association

WSBA Independence of Judiciary Blue Ribbon Task Force

2005 - 2006

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Second VP: Development Committee

2004 - 2005

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

VP: Membership Committee

2003 - 2004

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Secretary

2002 - 2003

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Judical Selection Committee

2002 - 2003

Washington State Bar Association

Law Examiners Committee (Funded Position)

2002 - 2003

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

VP: CLE Committee

2001 - 2002

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Membership Committee

2001 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

2001 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Legislative Steering Committee

2000 - 2001

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Medical-Legal Liaison Committee

2000 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Chair: Public Affairs Committee (Two Terms)

2000 - 2001

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Chair: New Members Committee

2000 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member: New Members Committee

2000 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Commitee

1999 - 2008

Washington State Association for Justice

WSAJ Board of Govenors (9 Elected Terms)

1999 - 1999

American Bar Association

WA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly

1999 - 2000

Washington State Bar Association

Law Day 2000 Committee Member

1999 - 2000

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Liaison to the WSBA Board of Governors

1999 - 2000

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

WSTLA Board Member: 6th District Representative

1999 - 2000

American Bar Association

Member Solo and Small Firm Committee

1998 - 2000

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Co-Chair: Peoples Law School (Statewide)

1998 - 2002

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Public Affairs Committee Member

1998 - 2004

Washington State Association for Justice

Chair: Pierce County Peoples Law School

1998 - 1999

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Chair: Speakers Bureau

1998 - 1999

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member of the Superior Court Liaison Committee

1998 - 1999

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

1998 - 2000

Washington State Bar Association

Public Legal Education Workgropu Taskforce-Appointed Position

1998 - 1998

American Bar Association

WA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly

1997 - 2007

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

TPCBA Convention Planning Committee

1997 - 1999

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1997 - 1998

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President-Elect

1996 - 2000

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1996 - 1996

American Bar Association

WA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly

1996 - 1999

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

CLE Committee Member

1996 - 1999

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Chair: Holly Ball Committee

1996 - 1998

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division

Trustee TPCBA-YLD Board

1996 - 2000

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1995 - 1997

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1995 - 1997

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1995 - 1997

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division

Chair: Continuing Legal Education Committee

1995 - 1996

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member Public Relations Committee

1995 - 1997

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1995 - 2004

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - 1997

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1992 - 2000

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

1991 - 2000

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division

Member TPCBA-YLD

Sample of Legal Cases

Department of Labor & Industries v. Rowley

The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals' decision, although it reversed the Court of Appeals' holding on the applicable evidentiary standard.

Kinney v. Space Needle Corp., 121 Wn. App. 242, 85 P.3d 918 (2004)

A win for all injured workers

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Education

1991

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

1988

University of Washington

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2018

WSIA Legal Workshop CLE

Top 10 Reasons Injured Workers Hire Lawyers

2018

SoLI- The Summit on Law and Innovation Innovation in Legal Technology

2018

2018

2018

Noah Your Rights Legal Plans: Legal Shield

2018

2018

Lawsome Podcast Legal Chatbots

2018

Innovation in Practice Symposium

Creating Joint Ventures with Tech Companies to Innovate Solutions for Small Firms

2018

Innovation in Practice Symposium

Mindful or Mind full?

2018

Fearless Leadership

The Power of Attitude

2018

Facing The Future : 2018 TBA Annual Convention Age of Data Driven Law

2017

2017

Lawyernomics

Mindfulness 101- Patrick Palace with Jess McMahon

2017

ABA Tech Show

Resetting Your Law Firm - Patrick Palace & Nora Bergman

2017

ABA Tech Show

Using Web Toos to Deliver Legal Services - Patrick Palace & Penn Dodson

2015

Washington Leadership Institute

Being Successful and Living a Balanced Life

2015

The Future of the Profession

Past, Present & Future

2015

Clio Cloud Conference

LLLT's and The Future of the Legal Profession

2014

Online Discussion

Retooling Your Practice for the Future

2014

Mission Possible

Choose the Future of Your Practice

2011

New Lawyers Education Program

Managing Your Practice

2011

How to Start Your Solo Practice Webinar

Getting Started

2010

Access to Justice Convention

Using Social Media

2008

Learning the Evidence Dance

Using Evidence for Maximum Effect

2008

eTrial

Top 10 Tips for Power Use of Word

2007

TPCBA Convention

Using Workers Compensation Law to Power up Your PI Practice

2006

Successful Ethical Marketing

Creative Ethical Marketing on Different Budgets

2005

TPCBA Convention

Physical and Fiscal Health

2005

Cutting Edge Trial Strategies

Winning with Multimedia Pleadings, Training for Trial

2003

Strategies for the Information Age

Winning with Multimedia Pleadings

2003

Strategies for the Information Age

Using Video Technology at the BIIA

2003

Helping the Worker through Difficult Times

Helping the Worker through Difficult Times

2003

Damages to Achieve Money Justice

Using the Defense Medical Expert

2002

Tort Law Update

Excluding Tencer with the Defenses' Best Case

2002

Successful Ethical Marketing

What is Ethical Marketing Tools and Techniques

2001

Worker's Comp: Back to Basics

DME's Sham or Opportunity

2001

Independant Medical Examinations

The Orthopedic Examination: Separating the Right from the Wrong

2000

WSTLA Convention

WSTLA Convention

2000

South Sound Year-End Smorgasbord CLE Part II

The New, The Tried, The Proven

2000

Cross Examination of Defense Medical Examiners

Cross Examination of Defense Medical Examiners

2000

Cross Examination of Defense Medical Examiners

Cross Examination of Defense Medical Examiners

1999

How to Run ann Effective Solo or Small Law Practice

Client Relationships/Marketing

1998

South Sound Year-End Smorgasbord CLE: The New, The Tried, The Proven

Personal Injury

1998

Auto Cases: Don't Get Run Over

Personal Injury

1997

WSTLA Annual Workers Compensation Seminar

Disability Ratings from Chiropractors: What are they Being Told?

1997

WSTLA Annual Workers Compensation Seminar

Direct and Cross Examination Tips & Demonstration of a Chiropratic Exam

1997

Subluxation & Litigation Seminar

Workers Copensation and Third Party Claims: Getting the Doctors Paid

1997

Minor Settlements: Everything You Must Know About the New Rule

Personal Injury

1997

Annual Workers Compensation Seminar

Disability Ratings

1996

Rule 35 Exams

Personal Injury

1996

Openings/Closings

Litigation

1996

Exhibits: One Picture, A Thousand Words

Litigation

1996

Courthouse Tour '96

Litigation

1996

ABCs of Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

1995

Taking the Fear Out of Voir Dire

Litigation

1995

Settlement: The Law of Success

Personal Injury

Publications

2016

2015

2014

2014

2014

NW Lawyer What If?

2014

2013

NW Lawyer Game Changers

2012

WSAJ Trial News WSAJ Board Unanimously Anti-WSBA Referndum: Just Say No!

2012

WSBA Bar News - March Time Traveling to Cuba: Four Steps to Living the Havana Life

2012

WSBA Bar News How much are you willing to give up for $125? The Hidden Costs of Referendum: Just Say No!!

2011

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association News, Kitsap County Bar News, WSBA Webpage Should We Increase Licensing Fees to Meet the Growing Costs of Doing Business?

2011

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Should the WSBA Increase Licensing Fees to Meet the Growing Costs of Doing Business?

2011

Kitsap County Bar News - July Pay our Dues Without Blues

2011

Kitsap County Bar News, TCPCBA My Three Years Are Up. Really?

2011

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association News - August Finding the Rule Book for Happy

2010

TPCBA News, Kitsap County Bar News Where Do We Go From Here?

2010

TPCBA Bar News, Kitsap County Bar News, WSBA Webpage Legislative Limits B&O Tax to 0.3% Increase

2010

TPCBA News, Kitsap County, WSBA Webpage Our Volunteer Legal Services Programs: Do we want them? Need them?

2010

TPCBA Bar News, Kitsap County Bar News, WSBA Webpage WSBA Receives $320,000 Grant from Attorney General's Office" ALJ's Membership Status and More

2010

TCPCB News, Kitsap County Bar News, WSBA Webpage New Moderate Means Program Coming Soon

2004

Author WSTLA Automobile Accident Forms Book (Multiple Forms Written)

2001

Law Related Articles WSTLA TV Show Documents IME Abuses

2000

Author WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Desk Book: Chpt.14; "Pedestiran Accidents"

1999

De Novo, February/March Washington's WYLD Kingdom

1999

De Novo, April/May 1999 Enjoy Life: Manage to Live

1999

De Novo, May/June 1999 More than "A Civil Action": The Story that John Tavolta Didn't Tell

1999

--De Novo, July/August 1999 Thanks for a WYLD Time

1998

De Novo, Sept/Oct Alex, I'll Take WYLD Things for $500 Answer: Born to be WYLD

1998

WSTLA Trial News April Just say "no" to Defense Medical Examinations... Or Maybe.

1998

DeNovo, Dec/January, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News, December Taking a Stand

1997

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News, February, Washington Journal Your Loans, Your License, or Your Profession

1997

WSTLA Trial News, Volume 32, Number 8 April A Tale of Two Fixities

1997

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News, September, DeNovo/October, Bar News, FYI/October LawTalk: TV for the Common Man

1996

WSTLA Trial News, Volume 31, Number 8 April A Subjective Approach to Objective Findings

1995

Editor of the Medical Legal Reporter A Quarterly journal addressing issues effecting the practice of medicine and law

1992

Author Qualified Immunity in the 90's from the Defense Perspective:The Development of Qualified Immunity Since Graham v. Connor.

Languages

English

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