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Appeals 101: An Overview of the Appellate Process

By Jacqueline O’Keefe and Starleigh Smith 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...

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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...

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The Pros and Cons of Recruitment Signing Bonuses

Written by Robert Siderius, Jr and Peter Schoening | 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....

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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...

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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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Committed to You

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...

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JDSA Welcomes Starleigh Smith

JDSA would like to introduce our newest associate attorney, Starleigh K. Smith. Starleigh began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, FL where she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes. During her time as a prosecutor, she tried numerous...

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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...

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