What Kind of Pole Do You Like Dancing On?” — And Other Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Justice
As civil plaintiff attorneys, we’re taught a basic rule:
Don’t ask your own client questions during their deposition.
It’s not the time. Save it for trial, when it matters.
Let the defense ask.
Let them posture.
Let them try to score points.
But lately, I’ve stopped playing by that rule...
Law Rocks
The practice of law can be time-consuming, tedious, nerve-wracking and worse. The practice of law can also rock, especially when the wheels of justice turn as they should.
Law Rocks Global is a charitable organization that...
Let Amazon be Amazon, Let the Others Be Themselves
Let the run bring you to your knees
Let the Sun dry your eyes
Let the dew mix your cries
Let the drop sink it all
Let the wind carry your call
Let them whisper in the shade
Let them brew their lemonade
Let the Blatherskites be Twattle-baskets
...
Who’s Liable for Your TBI? Understanding Fault and Negligence
A sudden jolt or impact to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can change your life forever. Symptoms might start out subtle, or they may worsen over time, making recovery unpredictable. When someone’s irresponsible actions cause a TBI, it makes an already tragic situation so much more difficult.
Dreams and Fears
Even when fears try to hold us back.
Each journey is unique,
And through sharing our stories,
We find strength together.
I had an amazing chance to speak to a few hundred students at DECA recently. If you’re not familiar, DECA is a program for high school...
So You’re Gonna Be a Juror
Many of us have experienced it: being summoned for jury duty. The first feeling is usually anxiety, but then I see the dates. It turns out our firm has a trial set for that same court during that time. I think I’ll be excused since I work with the attorneys on the...
How We Become Bigger Than Ourselves
Our clients teach us many lessons.
And through them, we are humbled.
Humbled by their strength. Their resilience. Their power.
Their ability to make more from tragedy than tragedy.
My client Brian B. continues to teach me that you can become bigger than yourself or your tragedy.
He just...
For Chris
Grief fuels her to strive,
In Olympia, alive,
For safe roads, we thrive.
Cammryn Gadd, the widow of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd (Chris), has turned her heartbreaking loss into a mission to save lives. Chris was killed on March 2, 2024, when an impaired driver slammed into his patrol...
How Does Police Misconduct Happen in Seattle?
The police are the front line of enforcement in the criminal justice system, and with their great power comes great responsibility. Police must abide by strict standards when investigating crimes and enforcing the law, and violating these rules and procedures can damage any case the prosecution might have against the accused. In...
Is Excessive Force Police Brutality?
When police officers use more force than necessary, people can get seriously hurt. But when does force cross the line into police brutality? If you or someone you love has been harmed by excessive force, you may have legal options. At Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore, we stand up for victims of...