By Amy Clancy | Originally published in Kiro 7 PUYALLUP, Wash. – A former Kalles Junior High School student told KIRO 7 recently that physical education teacher Tim Paulsen began grooming him when he was in seventh grade. “It would start with his hand on my thigh when he was driving,” the now-grown man said about his time as … Read More
Man shot by Tacoma cop can pursue damages against city, a split state Supreme Court rules
By Alexis Krell | Originally published in the News Tribune, June 2019 A mentally ill man who was shot by a Tacoma police officer can proceed with his claim that the officer’s actions were negligent, the Washington State Supreme Court said in a 5-4 decision Thursday. Cesar Beltran-Serrano and his family sued the department after the June 29, 2013 … Read More
It Needs To be Done: Representing a Refugee
By Attorney Matthew Wurdeman | Originally published in Trial News, March 2019 As children were separated from their parents and put in cages this past May, I felt compelled to do something, anything. I had long been planning to get involved with pro bono immigration work, but there was always a reason why “now wasn’t the right time”—travelling for … Read More
Pierce County pays $7.8 million to children of woman killed after begging sheriff’s office for help
By Christine Clarridge | The Seattle Times Pierce County agrees to pay $7.8 million to young children of woman who begged the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to protect her from her boyfriend, who shot her to death days later. The children of a woman who was shot and killed by her estranged boyfriend even though she begged the Pierce County … Read More
State is liable for safety of foster children, Washington Supreme Court rules
By Agueda Pacheco-Flores and Paige Cornwell | The Seattle Times The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state is responsible for the welfare of children after they’re placed with foster parents, broadening protections for more than 10,000 kids in government custody. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that the state Department of Social and Health Services … Read More
Attorney Meaghan M. Driscoll awarded WSAJ’s Ready to Soar Award
WSAJ EAGLE Meaghan Driscoll of Connelly Law Offices received WSAJ’s Ready to Soar New Lawyer Award: “To a star in the making. In recognition of your exceptional dedication to seeking justice for your clients and for introducing new attorneys to join you in advancing the mission of WSAJ.” The award was presented by WSAJ EAGLE Will Dixon of the Dixon … Read More
Attorney Lincoln C. Beauregard awarded WSAJ’s Trial Lawyer of the Year
WSAJ EAGLE Jack Connelly of Connelly Law Offices bestowed one of the greatest honors a trial lawyer can receive upon a former intern, a current partner and great friend. WSAJ EAGLE Lincoln C. Beauregard of Connelly Law Offices is WSAJ’s Trial Lawyer of the Year! Congratulations, Lincoln, on your amazing body of work on behalf of your clients and the … Read More
Family of unarmed black man killed by SWAT sniper settles for $13 million
By Agueda Pacheco-Flores | The Seattle Times The city of Lakewood, its police chief and two officers have dropped an appeal of a record $15.1 million jury verdict in the 2013 SWAT-team sniper-death of Leonard Thomas, an unarmed black man who was killed as he clutched his 4-year-old son following a four-hour standoff, and have agreed to pay Thomas’ family … Read More