A Living Will, also known as a Health Care Directive, is a document which allows you to tell your loved ones your preferences regarding difficult end of life decisions. Imagine if you had a medical condition or injury that was so severe that you were not able to communicate, and your loved ones were placed […]
Questions of Liability in Car-for-Hire and Rideshare Services
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and other non-traditional car-for-hire services are growing quickly in the Seattle and other major metropolitan areas. I have used Uber several times and find the service fantastic, the system easy to navigate, and the rides affordable. I haven’t used Lyft yet as the large pink mustaches frighten me. The ongoing news stories […]
Was I Wrongfully Terminated? Common Questions Posed to an Employment Attorney
I receive a lot of phone calls and e-mails from frustrated or embarrassed employees, former employees, managers, and small business owners. These individuals tend to have the same general questions, and though a lawsuit is rarely warranted I try to provide some general wisdom when answering those questions. This series of posts identifies some of […]
Why Every Parent of Minor Children Needs a Personal and Estate Plan
If you are a parent of young children, you undoubtedly have a to-do list a mile long. Your personal and estate planning is likely pretty low on the list given the extraordinary juggling of tasks raising a family requires. Estate planning also might not seem like a priority when you are young and you feel […]