For the third year in a row, Bryan Page of Carmichael Clark, P.S. has been named a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers magazine.

Attorney Lisa Keeler has joined Carmichael Clark, P.S. as an associate. Lisa’s practice will focus on insurance defense, general civil litigation, and appellate advocacy.

Whenever you start a business entity, it is important to consult with an attorney about these provisions to help avoid nasty, expensive fights later if business partners do decide to part ways.

LAW Advocates is a Whatcom County non-profit providing legal assistance to low income clients on a wide variety of legal issues.

The Family Car Doctrine and Parents’ Potential Liability for the Conduct of Their Child, Even an Adult Child: In Washington, a parent can be held liable for injury or damages caused by a family member driver (even an adult child) if: The vehicle is owned, provided or maintained by the parent; The vehicle is generally…

May 5th marks the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG event. On this day, money donated to charities partnered with the Seattle Foundation will be supplemented with stretch funds from the foundation.

One important legal doctrine in the land use arena, which helps to prevent improper bias or prejudice by a decision maker, is the Appearance of Fairness doctrine.

The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a decision further clarifying what constitutes a sufficient explanation of how an exemption under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) applies to a public record which is withheld from disclosure.

Local Whatcom County non-profit LAW Advocates has published a cookbook. The books are $25 each, and make great gifts. Information about ordering can be found at this link.

Typical boundary line issues include disputes about where exactly the boundary line is between two pieces of property and whether one owner is encroaching onto a neighbor’s property in some way.