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Excellent writing is
one of the keys to success in many endeavors, including the practice
of law. From the plaintiff’s side, this includes writing persuasive
settlement demands, concise pleadings, and winning briefs.
Because writing is one of his passions, Andy spends many hours outside
his office putting pen to paper (or, more accurately, fingers to
keyboard). Since April 1992, Andy has been a columnist for the
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, a respected daily that has been
in business over 100 years. Since 1993, Andy also has been a frequent
contributor to Trial News, the monthly publication of the
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. His popular “Appellate
Spotlight” columns consistently receive high marks from readers. Some
of Andy’s practical tips features have been reprinted by trial lawyers
associations in other states, including Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho,
Kentucky and Missouri.
All in all, Andy estimates that he has over 325 published articles to
his credit. Andy also wrote the thorough chapter on discovery in the
Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation Deskbook, which is
published by the Washington State Bar Association as part of its
highly respected Deskbook series.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
This is where Andy’s “fun” column has appeared since 1992. Intended
for non-lawyers, Andy picks a recent court case with interesting or
unusual facts, removes most of the legalese, and winds up with a
true-life story that informs and entertains. Here are links to some of
Andy’s past columns:
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Neighbor's wild bees
create a buzz in court - August 22, 2008
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Fake ID costs injured
worker his day in court - July 3, 2008
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Orchard owner wins in elk
invasion case - June 13, 2008
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Pregnant woman wins
employment bias suit - May 16, 2008
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Student's '2 kill list'
ends up in lawsuit - May 2, 2008
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No clear winner in fight
over tree cutting - April 11, 2008
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Suit over boxing match
gets a knockout punch - March 28, 2008
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"Shakespearean" wedding
drama ends up in court - March 7, 2008
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Washington skiers:
Read the fine print on your ski pass - February 8, 2008
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Sex change complicates
custody battle over kids - January 25, 2008
Trial News
This is where Andy’s articles for other personal injury lawyers can be
found. Andy’s “Appellate Spotlight” column highlights recent court
cases whose holdings have practical implications for his fellow
practitioners. Although No Doz might be advisable for non-lawyers,
here are links to Andy’s most recent features:
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