Posts by Robert Rhodes
Firearm Surrender in Civil Protection Order Cases
The Washington State legislature contemplated the loss of firearms as a consequence of being the recipient of a civil protection order. Under RCW 7.105.310 and RCW 9.41.800, the Courts are supposed to require the respondent who has received a domestic violence protection order to surrender their firearms and not be allowed to have any in…
Read MoreWashington State Civil Protection Order Against Someone Who Lives Out of State
There are instances when an individual needs to obtain a civil protection order against someone who does not live in Washington state, whether it be an anti-harassment, stalking, or domestic violence protection order. There are numerous different scenarios under RCW 7.105.080 which will allow jurisdiction over someone who is not a resident of Washington State. …
Read MoreNeighbor Disputes
Neighbor disputes are some of the most problematic types of cases courts regularly deal with. Unlike with a typical anti-harassment or stalking case, the remedies available to the court can only go so far because, ultimately, the parties will still be living next to each other after the hearing(s) are finished. A typical order…
Read MoreI might need to sue. What do I do?
A Washington Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective and Opinion on thinking about suing someone or something. What do I do? Start by doing what any civil lawyer or law firm worth their salt does. Break the problem down into steps: A. Think about whether A CIVIL CASE IS WORTH PURSUING or is someone you wish to sue DEBT…
Read MoreWhy are Washington’s Rules of Evidence Important?
A Washington Civil Lawyer | Attorney’s Prospective Why are Rules of Evidence Important? As attorneys | lawyers we listen carefully and critically to what is being said, explain What Should Be Done About Being Hurt, weigh whether a Civil Case is Worth Pursuing, help them decide whether They Should Sue, what is the Statute of…
Read MoreWashington Statute of Limitations on Civil Cases
Statute of Limitations on Civil Cases| A Civil Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective on the Importance of Considering Washington’s Statutes of Limitations Every Washington civil lawyer worth their salt should know the general Statute of Limitations for various cases because they are so important. If you fail to file before the statute of limitations, absent a reason…
Read MoreTolling the Statute of Limitations on Civil Cases
Tolling the Statute of Limitations on Civil Cases| A Civil Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective on Tolling the Statute of Limitations on Civil Cases The concepts behind the legal term of Art called Tolling is that lawyers, judges and the legislature recognize that there are reasons why the time to sue within the Statute of Limitations…
Read MoreWashington State Student Code and Standard of Conduct Violations
A Washington State Lawyer’s Opinion on Washington State Public Universities and their University Student Code and Standard of Conduct Violations. What does this all mean, how do you fight and what rights do you have in this process? What does this all mean, how do you fight and what rights do you have in this…
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