Press Releases

 

December 1, 2010

Appellate court rules in favor of our client's right to access public records

October 27, 2010

Article in Seattle Times about our client Mickey Gendler

Keith Kessler negotiated a settlement of $8 million for our client Mickey, who was injured riding his bicycle over the Montlake Bridge.

October 21, 2010
Keith L. Kessler named the 'Seattle Area Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year' for 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Keith L. Kessler as the “Seattle Area Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” for 2011.

October 14, 2010
Brad J. Moore invited to American Board of Trial Advocates
The Washington state personal injury law firm of Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio (SKWC) is proud to announce that one of its partners, Brad J. Moore was recently invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

September 23, 2010
Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio listed as a top tier firm in U.S. News' America's "Best Law Firms."
The Washington state personal injury law firm of Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio (SKWC) is proud to announce that it has been listed again as a top tier firm in U.S. News' latest list, "America's 'Best Law Firms'."

September 10, 2010
Paul Stritmatter involved with a Public Justice case – a significant fight for injury victims against insurance company greed
In CGI Technologies Inc. v. Rose, Public Justice will be defending a seriously injured car-accident victim -- Rhonda Rose -- who was sued by her health insurance carrier for the money it paid to cover her medical expenses.

September 9, 2010
WA Supreme Court Rules That Insurance Cos Must Include Sales Tax
Insurance companies must include sales tax on value of property loss claims Olympia, WA – The Washington State Supreme Court today ruled that insurance companies must include sales tax when calculating the value of damaged or destroyed property.

August 19, 2010
Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio Succeeds In Obtaining Highest Settlement Authorized Out of the Regional Office
The law firm of Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio (SKWC) recently settled a case involving the rape of a 31 year old divorced mother of three children for $1 million. This is the highest amount allowed by the regional office

June 10, 2010
Stritmatter To Receive Highest Award from Public Justice Foundation For Lifetime Commitment to Justice
The Washington law firm, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio (SKWC) announced today that Paul Stritmatter will receive the highest award from the national public interest organization, Public Justice Foundation (PJ). The award will be presented at the Public Justice Foundation Annual Gala & Awards Dinner on July 13, 2010 in Vancouver, B.C.

June 7, 2010
More Top 100 Super Lawyers at Stritmatter Kessler Than Any Other WA Personal Injury Firm
Washington Law & Politics Magazine June 2010 has named Paul Stritmatter, Keith Kessler, Paul Whelan, Kevin Coluccio, Brad Moore and Karen Koehler as “Super Lawyers”.

December 8, 2009
Paul Stritmatter Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award.
With the flailing economy and the current state of the insurance system, many find the prospect of a major injury worse than death itself.  Hoquiam attorney, Paul Stritmatter, understands this better than most.


Recent Pacific Northwest Injury Law Advocate Blog Headlines

Think About This the Next Time You Look at a Wine Bottle

Posted on 30 January 2012

SKWC attorney, Ray Kahler, recently wrote an article for Trial News. In brief, Ray discusses the importance of adopting safer... Read more


Super Lawyer's National Blog Spotlights Karen Koehler & Her Blog

Posted on 19 January 2012

SKWC's very own Karen Koehler continues to gain recognition far and wide for her unique brand of blogging. Super Lawyers... Read more


Parents of 2 Year Old Who Died from Tylenol Sue Johnson & Johnson

Posted on 13 January 2012

On July 22, 2010, Daniel and Katy Moore of Ellensburg, Wash., say they gave their 2-year-old son, River Moore, Very Berr... Read more


Steven C. Gonzalez, Newest WA Supreme Court Justice Sworn in

Posted on 10 January 2012

A little bit of history was made yesterday, as Steven C. Gonzalez was sworn in as the newest Washington State Supreme Court j... Read more


Recent SKWC Spinal Cord Injury Blog Headlines

The story of Toby Forrest

Posted on 6 November 2011

A young musician named Toby had a diving accident.  He became a C5 quadriplegic.  This movie tells Toby's inspirat... Read more


Being paralyzed doesn't mean being pain free

Posted on 4 October 2011

22 years ago, Kurt Gengenbach became a C4 quadriplegic during a senior high school hockey game.  He went in for a ... Read more


Sponataneous recovery after SCI

Posted on 25 September 2011

Almost all people who sustain a SCI show some recovery of motor function below the initial spinal injury level. The spontaneo... Read more


Doctors told her parents she wouldn't live past age 14

Posted on 22 September 2011

Janet Barnes was born with a broken neck in 1928.  Doctors told her parents she wouldn't live past age 14.  Janet m... Read more