The Amateur Law Professor


Contains updates on Washington Supreme Court and Washington Court of Appeals decisions, local and national legal news, and the odd bit of humor to keep things interesting.

Author: Kyle C. Olive and Walt Williams are solo practitioners in Bellevue, Wash.; Justin Walsh practices at Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio in Seattle.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Medical Malpractice • States • Washington • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from The Amateur Law Professor


  • WA: Legal Roundup: Division II

    State v. Bliss Bliss was driving her van when a patrol officer pulled her over to verify she was the registered owner.  The patrol car had noticed the van and a light skinned woman with…

  • WA Legal Roundup: Division II

    State v. Bickle Bickle was convicted of manufacturing and possession of meth and manufacturing and possession of pot.  He appeals his resentence, arguing that the trial court erred in treating these crimes separately for sentencing…

  • WA Legal Roundup – Washington State Supreme Court

    State v. Kramer So let’s say Dog the Bounty Hunter starts going after some guy who skipped bail. Before Dog can get the the guy, police nab him. Because bail isn’t meant to be something…

  • They do things just a little different in Texas

    The Texas Bar Association has a running blog of funny moments from depositions and trials. Its a great way to start your day with a bit of humor. Here’s an example from a criminal trial:…

  • WA Legal Roundup: Division III

      Cox v. Oasis Physical Therapy, PLLC Ms. Cox brought a complaint against her ex-employers for a multitude of things.  Unfortunately she brought the claims too late and the trial court found that they were…

  • Washington Legal Roundup – Division I

    State v. Hartzell Charles Hartzell and Jeremy Tieskotter were convicted of armed assault and unlawful possession of a firearm used to shoot into an apartment occupied by a woman and her daughter.  Police had tracked…

  • Washington Legal Roundup – Division I

    State v. Hartzell Charles Hartzell and Jeremy Tieskotter were convicted of armed assault and unlawful possession of a firearm used to shoot into an apartment occupied by a woman and her daughter.  Police had tracked…

  • Washington Legal Roundup – Division I

    Treiger v. Bank of America Kenneth Treiger and J’Amy Lyn Owens got divorced.  In the divorce degree, Mr. Treiger was given a lien for one-half of the proceeds of the sale of the marital property. …

  • Washington Legal Roundup – Land Use News

      The Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) are most likely consolidating into one board in an effort to improve efficiency and save money.  The boards recently commissioned a study that recommended as such, and have…

  • WA Legal Roundup: Division III

      CHD, INC. v. Taggart What does “Paid In Full” mean?  Can you take it back and say I didn’t really mean it was paid in full?  That’s what happened in this case.  CHD owed…