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Attorney Jeffrey Possinger Awarded Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent Peer Rating

March 9, 2018

By possingeradmin

Possinger Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Managing Member, Jeffrey Possinger was awarded a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating on February 5, 2018. These awards are determined through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed, an attorney may receive recognition with their Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™. According to the company’s nomination requirements, the rating...

5 Signs of a Good Lawyer

January 19, 2018

By possingeradmin

With so many lawyers and firms in the world today, how do you know if you’ve chosen the right one? Here are 5 signs of a trustworthy lawyer. 1. Cautiously Optimistic Most cases aren’t slam-dunks, and it is important that your lawyer doesn’t make promises regarding the outcome of your case, or seem overconfident – regardless of how seasoned they are. A great lawyer knows there are many factors to be considered, and that no legal proceedings come with guarantees....

What to expect during my first legal consultation

January 19, 2018

By Jeffrey Possinger

When a problem arises, searching for a lawyer can be nerve-wracking. In addition to questions about legal options, individuals might find themselves wondering: · How do I find the right attorney? · How long will this take? · How much will this cost? · How should I prepare for a legal consultation? After almost two decades of practicing law in Washington State and consulting many clients and potential clients over those years, I thought it would be helpful to provide the...

Back to School: Should your college student have a Power of Attorney?

January 19, 2018

By possingeradmin

As colleges and universities begin classes in the fall, students are leaving home and headed for campus. Sometimes that campus is right down the street, and sometimes is on the other side of the country or the other side of the world. What many students and their parents seldom think about is the value of having a “power of attorney” for their student in place when they head off to school. One of the reasons that this is often overlooked...

WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT EXPANDS SCOPE OF WASHINGTON’S LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (WLAD)

May 22, 2014

By Jeffrey Possinger

In a decision issued today (05-22-2014), the Washington Supreme Court expanded the coverage of Washington’s Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) Chapter 49.60 RCW to require reasonable accommodation of an employee’s religious practices. Kumar v. Gate Gourmet, Inc. No. 88062-0  In a decision written by Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud, the Court articulated an expanded duty for employers to accommodate the religious practices of their employees. In this particular case the employer’s policy of requiring employees to eat food provided by the employer violated the religious dietary requirements of several employees. The trial court’s previous dismissal of the Plaintiffs’ claims...