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...
Stritmatter Law 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...
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
In honor of Women's History...
Our Daughter Toys with the Supreme Court
By Daniel R. Laurence
When our second-born, Julia, decided to go to law school, we weren’t surprised. Growing up, I told her how I have enjoyed the practice, had many interesting cases, and how rewarding it is to represent people who need our help. On our way to...
Black History Month Series – Ed Moore
By: Furhad Sultani
To close out our celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to honor our very own attorney at Stritmatter Law, Ed Moore. Ed has been practicing police misconduct and civil rights cases for decades.
After graduating from the University of Texas...
Black History Month Series – Carl Maxey
Today in celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the contributions of Carl Maxey.
Carl Maxey was a Washington State civil rights lawyer who was born in Tacoma, WA in 1924. He was adopted by a family from Spokane, WA, and lived with them until he was four years...
Black History Month Series – Ron Ward & Twyla Carter
By: Shannon Kilpatrick
Today we celebrate attorney Ron Ward, a distinguished plaintiff’s trial lawyer who embodies the spirit of making a difference. Ron grew up in the projects of San Francisco with nine siblings. The injustices he witnessed there fueled his desire to become a lawyer. Over the...