A person doesn’t need an attorney for anything in this world … just like a person doesn’t need a dentist for a root canal. But sometimes it’s worth the peace of mind that professionals can provide, especially when it comes to estate planning.

He was first elected as county prosecutor in 1987, having been a deputy prosecutor for six years prior. He served for 36 years, making him the longest tenured Benton County employee and longest tenured prosecutor in the state.

Too often a trust is a proposed solution without consideration of the commensurate challenges of using a trust.

Washington is on track to have more eviction filings this year than any other year on record.

The recent decision of the Washington State Supreme Court authorizing a 10-year pilot program that would permit new methods and models of providing legal services in the state could usher in an era where people may not ever need to interact with an attorney in their legal affairs.

Two attorneys were in the spotlight for their pro bono work at the Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society’s annual attorney appreciation luncheon.

Q&A with Patricia Chvatal, Allison King, Elisa Cantu, attorneys at Chvatal King Law Office.

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Washington state law took effect Jan. 1, 2025.

A Richland attorney has been disbarred for violating eight rules of professional conduct.