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Technically Closed, but Open for Business
Based upon the Washington State Executive Order requiring all non-essential businesses to close, the Lether Law Group’s physical offices will be closed for the next two (2) weeks. The firm has been anticipating this development over the past several weeks. As a...
COVID-19 UPDATE
In the mere days since our last newsletter, the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak have undergone several seismic shifts. Lether Law Group is continuing to monitor the situation in order to develop swift and accurate responses to any questions that...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a significant health crisis throughout the world. The health concerns and public response to this catastrophe have been overwhelming. The potential economic impact of this crisis has yet to be fully addressed. At Lether...
A Washington Court Rejects an Argument for Expansion of “Material Change” Rule Relating to the Obligation of an Insurer to Re-Offer Previously Rejected PIP Coverage
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is a product of statute in Washington. RCW 48.22.085. The statute requires insurers to offer PIP coverage for any new policy issued in Washington. However, the insured is not required to accept PIP coverage. Regarding...
Lether Law Group Continues to Grow as it Announces the Addition of Two New Employees
Lether Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees to the Lether Law family! Joshua Tinajero is an Associate Attorney who joins Lether Law Group after working as an Assistant District Attorney and Judicial Law Clerk in Alaska. Joshua’s practice...
Happy Valentines from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court of Appeals which sits directly below the United States Supreme Court and presides over Federal Appellate decisions in a number of Western States, has always been considered a liberal court. This is one of the reasons that...
Homeowners Insurance: Commonly Asked Questions and Some Simple Advice
It is not uncommon for people to complain about their insurance company. No one likes paying premiums and rarely does anyone enjoy having to make a claim. However, property insurance policies are products that most, if not all, homeowners and renters have. The...
Staying Positive in the New Year
It seems that every day we are confronted with disheartening news whenever we look at our phones or televisions. Tragic losses of life, political disharmony, homelessness and violent crime. The past week has been painful for so many of our friends, family and clients....
Westin McLean Named the Newest Shareholder at Lether Law Group
Congratulations to Westin McLean for being named as the newest shareholder at Lether Law Group. This distinction recognizes Westin’s exemplary leadership and mentorship at the firm, as well as the excellent results he has obtained for our clients. Westin is licensed...
Continued Growth and Changes at Lether Law Group in 2020
As we enter a new decade, Lether and Associates has become Lether Law Group. This change reflects the firm’s continued growth and recognizes our newest Partners and Shareholders and the efforts they have made to expand the practice. Lether Law Group is no longer...
Happy Holidays From Lether & Associates
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Lether and Associates 2019 Christmas Party and Curling Event
The holidays are a special time for Lether and Associates. In addition to our annual firm meeting, the firm enjoys our holiday Christmas decorating party and our annual out-of-the-office group activity. These activities in the past included a scavenger hunt at the...
Join Tom Lether and Eric Neal at The National Business Institute’s Seminar on Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington
Tom Lether and Eric Neal will be presenting at NBI’s Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington seminar on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. This local live seminar will feature a discussion on current issues involving bad faith in the Northwest. Tom and...
Expanding Back Home
As some of you may know, Tom Lether was raised in Hawaiʻi and maintains strong connections with his island home. For this reason, Lether & Associates is extremely excited and proud to congratulate Kasie Kashimoto for passing the Hawaiʻi State Bar and becoming...
A Claim Too Far: The Dangers of Overreaching and Why Sometimes You Need to Go to Trial
Many insurers are extremely hesitant to allow a jury to consider insurance coverage or extra-contractual claims in Washington. The pro-insured temperament of Washington law and the reactions of juries to these types of claims give insurers every reason to avoid trial....
New Growth at Lether & Associates
Lether & Associates is proud to announce that Kevin Kay has joined Lether & Associates as a partner. Kevin started his civil practice with Tom Lether and Eric Neal over 15 years ago and has since worked in the Northwest and around the country as coverage and...
The Washington Supreme Court Rules on the Impact of Agent’s Representations in Regard to a Certificate of Insurance
The Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in T-Mobile USA INC. v. Selective Insurance Company of America on October 10, 2019. The majority opinion, joined by seven of the nine justices, held that an agent with apparent authority can bind an insurance company...
Join Eric Neal at NBI’s Civil Trial Seminar
Eric Neal will be presenting at the National Business Institute Seminar on November 6th at 2:45pm. "Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know," is a two-day event on November 6th and 7th in Bellevue, Washington. The subject of this presentation will be Creatively...
Supreme Court Holds there is no Cause of Action against Insurance Adjusters for Bad Faith or under the CPA based on Violation of the Statutory Duty of Good Faith (RCW 48.01.030)
A split Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in Keodalah v. Allstate on October 3, 2019. The majority opinion, joined by five of the nine justices, held that there is no cause of action against an employee insurance adjuster for three types of claims:...
Join Eric Neal for an Audio Webinar
Eric Neal will be presenting an audio webinar for the National Business Institute on October 16th. "Insurance Bad Faith 2019: Hot-Button Issues and New Case Law," will be streaming from 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The subject of his presentations will...
FEATURED
Lether Law Group Welcomes 5 New Legal Professionals
Chance’s practice involves insurance coverage and litigation of first and third party disputes...
April Showers Bring May Flowers — AND BABY GEESE!
For the 6th year in a row, once spring rolls around, a familiar Mother Goose returns to the back...
Appellate Practice Tips
Lether Law Group is engaged in appellate practice across multiple jurisdictions including multiple...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s the season of love – yep, Valentine’s Day! Here at Lether Law Group, we are starting a new...
Lether Law Group is Pleased to Announce its Newest Shareholder
As many of you know, Kevin Kay joined Lether Law Group in November 2019 as a partner after many...
Seattle is back and Lether Law Group is here to help
People and businesses around the country continue to deal with the lingering effects of the...
Happy 4th of July
Happy fully opened USA! We are excited to to get our lives back to normal and we hope you take the...
Fresh Faces
Lether Law Group is happy to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the firm. ...
Congrats to Our Newest Senior Associates
Congrats to Our Newest Senior Associates We would like to congratulate Kasie Kashimoto and Chance...
Duck Duck Goose – Wildlife at Lether Law Group
Located directly on the water, the Lether Law Group office is often visited by wildlife. As she...
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