In Washington, the right to discovery (including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and depositions) is a key component of the right to access the courts. Discovery, after all, is designed to get all relevant facts of a case out in the...
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Appeals 101: An Overview of the Appellate Process
By Jacqueline O’Keefe Before coming to JDSA, I spent two years working at Division Three of the Washington State Court of Appeals in Spokane. I worked on dozens of cases, read hundreds of briefs, and listened to countless oral arguments. During this time, I learned a...
November 2023 Litigation Article
Jacob Knutson and Jacqueline O’Keefe Dispute Resolution Provisions: Why they should be Included in Every Contract Most business and individuals do not enter into contracts with the goal (or expectation) of pursuing litigation. Contract negotiations often focus on...
Preparing for and Responding to a Washington Civil Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice
Washington’s Civil Rule (“CR”) 30(b)(6) allows a litigant to depose a business entity such as a corporation, partnership, association, or governmental agency. Of course, the entity, itself, cannot literally be deposed. But CR 30(b)(6) fills the gap by requiring the...
The Pros and Cons of Recruitment Signing Bonuses
Written by Robert Siderius, Jr | Nov 6, 2023 | Firm News How can employers effectively recruit new talent and simultaneously maintain a financially secure position? Employers sometimes offer signing bonuses as an incentive to job applicants. Signing bonuses can help...
Shifting Roles and the Mastery of Mediation
As a J.D. candidate immersed in the world of law, I have been consistently exposed to a variety of legal fields. This exposure has broadened my perspective and shown me the diverse roles an attorney can assume. In particular, mediation is an area where an attorney’s...
Volunteer Attorney of the Month-1
Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services (VAS) has awarded JDSA Law partner, Mike Vannier, the June 2018 Volunteer Attorney of the Month recognition for his pro bono work assisting family law clients. Mike joined JDSA Law in 2000 and became a partner at the...
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Since 1946, our firm has been dedicated to providing the highest quality legal support to individuals, businesses and organizations. To this day, the vision remains our uncompromising goal. JDSA Law is one of the largest law firms in North Central and Eastern...
JDSA Welcomes Scott Hershey
JDSA would like to introduce our newest associate attorney, Scott B. Hershey. Scott was born and raised in Wenatchee, graduating from Wenatchee High School before attending Washington State University. He graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2018...
JDSA Welcomes Courtney Mahon!
JDSA would like to introduce our newest associate attorney, Courtney G. Mahon. Courtney was born in Seattle, but moved to Wenatchee at a young age and was raised in the Wenatchee Valley. She graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2017 with a B.A. in Psychology...