14 Stritmatter Attorneys Selected to 2025 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that 14 Stritmatter Law attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2025. Karen Koehler once again earned a spot on the Top 50 Women and Top 100 Overall lists, an honor reserved for the very best in the profession.
Cruise Ship Injuries: What Every Passenger Needs to Know About Their Legal Rights
A cruise vacation is supposed to be a stress-free escape—a time to relax, explore, and unwind … and eat way too much. My family and I have taken a handful of cruises over the years to some fantastic destinations and always had a great time. But when an injury-accident happens at...
When Fun Turns Into Trauma: Understanding Recreational Injuries and the Law in Washington
When you set out for a day of fun—whether it's boating on Lake Washington, snowboarding at Stevens Pass, swimming at a park, or riding an ATV in the woods—the last thing you expect is for your life to be turned upside down by a serious injury. Unfortunately, recreational accidents happen more often...
Ray Kahler & Melanie Nguyen in Trial News: Grays Harbor County Jury Finds Negligence, Failure to Provide Informed Consent in Peyronie’s Disease Trial
In a recent feature for Trial News, Stritmatter Law attorneys Ray Kahler and Melanie Nguyen share the story of a complex medical negligence case involving Peyronie’s Disease. The eight-day trial resulted in a $1.575 million verdict after a jury found that the defendant urologist was both negligent and failed...
Seeking Justice and Promoting Change After a Police Shooting Incident
A police shooting can leave lives shattered in seconds. Whether someone was injured or killed, these incidents often involve more than just a single moment—they reflect a breakdown in trust, responsibility, and safety. When law enforcement uses deadly force, victims and families deserve answers. At Stritmatter Law, we help you hold officers...
What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury Under Washington Law?
A catastrophic injury is one that permanently alters the way you live. These are injuries so severe they prevent you from returning to the same job, caring for yourself, or enjoying daily life the way you once did. Whether caused by a serious car crash, a fall, or another act of negligence,...
Stritmatter Law Announces Rebrand as It Celebrates 80 Years of Legal Leadership in Washington State
In a milestone year marking eight decades of legal advocacy, the personal injury law firm formerly known as Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore is proud to announce a rebrand to Stritmatter Law.
Andrew Ackley in Trial News: Sunlight on Subrogation: A Class Action to Protect Access to Justice from Subrogation Fraud
In his latest article for Trial News, senior partner Andrew Ackley exposes the deceptive tactics used by subrogation collection companies, particularly MultiPlan and Regence, against Washington tort victims. These companies falsely claimed ERISA preemption to block access to settlement funds, even when the victims were government employees not covered by...
NTSB Fails to Address Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Pressure Warnings Before Door Plug Blowout
SEATTLE, WA – June 24, 2025 - Today’s NTSB hearing on the Alaska Flight 1282 in-flight door mid-exit plug blowout did not fully answer important questions about what the airline may have known before then. The NTSB concludes that a Cabin Pressure Controller warning light microchip caused multiple warnings because it...
In Memoriam: J. Murray Kleist (1930–2025)
We are heartbroken to share the passing of J. Murray Kleist, who served as Of Counsel to our firm and whose legacy helped shape plaintiff trial practice in Washington. Below, Paul Stritmatter shares a personal remembrance.
Murray was a dear friend. He had a terrific strategic...