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One of the most common—and most difficult—questions clients ask during an appeal is: Why is this taking so long? An appeal can take a surprisingly long time to reach oral argument. And even after the lawyers have argued the case, months can pass before the Court of Appeals issues its decision. That silence can be… Read More

Disputes centering on how to interpret legal documents are common. Interpretation disputes take multiple forms, with some turning on things like legislative intent, a defined term used in a provision, or harmonizing seemingly conflicting provisions. Other times, interpretation disputes boil down to the meaning of a single word, like “or.” At first glance, “or” may… Read More

When a trial court makes a decision that doesn’t go your way, it can feel frustrating or unfair. Fortunately, you may have the option to ask a higher court to review that decision. However, not every ruling can be appealed automatically, and not every appeal works the same way. In Washington state, there are two… Read More