Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. The month reflects a commitment in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. It highlights society's dedication to improving the need for a more inclusive and accepting society. To honor the month, we provide a parent's excerpted perspective to give some understanding as to what it is like...
Native American Heritage Month
By Kristin Michaud (Anishinaabe) & Shannon Kilpatrick
With the recent release of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, and in honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are exploring how equality and equity rely on accurate representation of a people, culture, and event. Native people have...
Statement in Support of Israel and the Jewish people
The Stritmatter Firm stands by the State of Israel in its right to self-defense and by the right of the Jewish people to self-determination.
We...
Indigenous Peoples Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Boldt Decision
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day (October 9, 2023) and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from September 15th to October 15th, recognizes the rich cultural contributions, history, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. This month-long observance serves as a reminder of the remarkable impact these diverse and dynamic cultures have made on the nation.
“Today is a sad day in American constitutional law and in the lives of LGBT people.”
So says Justice Sotomayor today. I had prepared a nice post about another important LGBTQI+ civil rights case here in Washington, known as the Arlene’s Flowers case. In that case, a flower shop refused to provide floral services to a gay couple for their wedding because the...
The Stritmatter Firm Celebrates Pride Month!
By Shannon Kilpatrick
It’s Pride this month! To celebrate, we wanted to highlight a few of the ways the legislative and judicial branches of Washington provide legal protections for the queer community. The Washington Law Against Discrimination is one of the most...
Older Americans Month: The Age of Ageism?
By: Keith Kessler
“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.”
— Mae West (lived to age 89)
Patient: Doctor, it seems like it's been 2...
Three Stritmatter attorneys named “Best Personal Injury Lawyers” in Seattle
We are so proud to announce that Forbes Advisor recently named three of our Stritmatter attorneys – Karen Koehler, Andrew Ackley, and Lisa Benedetti – as “Best Personal Injury Lawyers” in Seattle in 2023!
Check out Forbes Advisor and below why they...
Celebrating Women’s History Month – Honoring Representative Lynn Kessler
By Keith Kessler
REPRESENTATIVE LYNN KESSLERLynn Kessler (Democrat) served as Representative for the 24th Legislative from 1993-2011. The district encompassed Clallam and Jefferson and part of Grays Harbor counties. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH