Tragic Tree-Fall Accident on Highway U.S. 2 Claims Two Lives
On December 18, 2024, a tree fell on a box truck on Highway U.S. 2 (also known as State Route 2) near the Spokane Airport exit. In the blink of an eye, it killed the two occupants. WSP photos of the tree show it was obviously dead, and obviously tall enough to...
VP Kamala Harris Recognizes Injured Motorcycle Officer for his Bravery and Service
Seattle, WA - December 6, 2024: Today, Officer Kevin Bereta and his wife made the arduous journey to Washington, D.C., at the personal invitation of Vice President Kamala Harris.
On August 15, 2023, while protecting the VP on her visit to Seattle, Officer Bereta plunged 30 feet from...
Join the Courtroom Crusade!
Hey there! Let's chat, virtually, on December 11, 2024, about pro bono work and why it's such a big deal in the legal world. Imagine it as the legal profession's way of paying it forward, giving lawyers a chance to make a real difference while sharpening their skills and I promise:...
Don’t Stop, Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Relentless, we press on
Through legal storms and strife
Federal judges may scorn us
State judges may chide
Yet we stand our ground, unyielding
We embrace the cases others shun
Side by side in the trenches, we toil
Weathering verbal assaults
And the weary defense’s salvos
For justice is no easy conquest
Not for those who wield power
Or the faint-hearted who fear...
State Sued After Police Officer Is the Third Motorcyclist Launched Over Dangerous Freeway Overpass
Seattle, WA — While escorting the Vice President on August 15, 2023, police officer Kevin Bereta was catastrophically injured when he was launched from his motorcycle over the 27” tall railing of the South Michigan Street overpass in Seattle, falling 30 feet onto Interstate 5 below.
Today, The...
A Letter from The Stritmatter Firm: Vote for Civil Justice Candidates in November 5th General Election
A Letter from The Stritmatter Firm:
Dear Clients, Friends, and Family,
As we approach the November 5 general election, The Stritmatter Firm is reaching out to share the names of candidates we believe are strong supporters of protecting your rights. We want to share with you...
Your Voice, Your Power: Why Voting Still Matters in America
In the United States of America, elections still matter. That is a profoundly important point. Let me say it again – elections still matter. For now.
Cynicism, failure and destruction all share one essential truth: They are easier to accomplish and generally more prevalent than building value. Sometimes it...
Mo Goes Shopping for Insurance
I decided to shop for insurance after working on a couple of bad faith insurance cases, one of which involved my own insurance company. Yikes! A bad faith insurance claim occurs when an insurer unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a legitimate claim, violating its duty of good faith and fair dealing towards...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How Civil Litigation Empowers Survivors When the Criminal System Falls Short
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while much of the focus tends to be on the criminal prosecution of abusers, there’s a crucial avenue that often gets overlooked: civil litigation. It’s not the route many think of first, but for countless survivors of domestic violence, it can be the difference...
The Stritmatter Firm Celebrates International Pronouns Day
He
He stands unseen in the shade.
A name with no voice
His truth, silent, in the mediate.
She
She walks alone on a trail unknown
Her plea to the garden
Her cry to the tundra,...