Litigation Section

The Litigation Section strives to be the voice of civil litigators practicing in Washington state. The section is involved in a wide range of activities that interest those who handle civil matters in superior or federal courts.

The Section sponsors a mentorship program that matches law students and young attorneys with experienced litigators, an annual midyear trial skills seminar, scholarships, panel discussion, and social events for Washington law students interested in litigation, and an annual dinner meeting between the Supreme Court and the Section Executive Committee. The Section reviews and provides formal input on pending legislation, development of proposed statutory enactments, and court rules to improve and facilitate the administration of justice from the perspective of practicing litigators.

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The Litigation Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.

Upcoming Programs

NEW Webinar! Local Rules: Pitfalls and Practice Pointers

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Developed in partnership with the WSBA Litigation Section

Have you ever tried to note a motion in an unfamiliar county? Have you ever forgotten to confirm your motion in Pierce County? Are you aware that the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington changed its local rules in April 2024? Did you know that U.S. District Court Judges have chamber rules that supersede the local rules? Do you know that they are? Do you know which Washington counties have e-filing?

This one-hour lunchtime CLE will identify some of the pitfalls of local rules in various Superior Courts throughout Washington State and the Western District of Washington. In addition to a riveting presentation, we'll provide some very practical and hopefully useful handouts that consolidate information from various sources and discuss these issues in additional detail.

When: Oct. 15, 2024

Time: Noon–1 p.m. PDT

Credits: 1.00 Law & Legal Procedure

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Litigation Section Mentorship Program

The WSBA Litigation Section Executive Committee is proud to announce the development of a mentorship program for current Litigation Section members. This new member benefit will help facilitate a connection between emerging and experienced professionals in their civil litigation practice.

Mentor and mentee applications are accepted throughout the year.

Complete the Mentee Application.

Complete the Mentor Application.

Please mail or email your completed application to the named attorney in the second paragraph of the application.

The Litigation Section Mentorship program will match mentors and mentees together using the criteria indicated in the application forms. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to use the resources and guides provided by the WSBA found here to select the desired structure for the ongoing dialogue between mentor and mentee.

If you have any questions about this, please contact sections@wsba.org.

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Executive Committee

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Meetings

Please contact committee members for details on their upcoming meetings.

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For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact Section Chair Susan Nelson. To join our list serve and for general questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org.

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