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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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Defendants who seek DNA testing face
procedural tests - August 20, 2010
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When daughter drives drunk, is mom liable?
- July 30, 2010
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Groom wins dispute over a pre-nup in Farsi
- July 16, 2010
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Crash victim learns lube job doesn't include a
tire check - June 25, 2010
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Chat with a cop leads Yakima man to court
- June 11, 2010
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Who is at fault for a bum go-cart ride? - May 14, 2010
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Botched hair treatment costs salon $500,000 - April 30, 2010
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Spite fence sparks five-year legal battle - April 9, 2010
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Property owner loses suit over bad ad photo
- March 26, 2010
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Intimidated juror not grounds for new trial
- March 5, 2010
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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