Articles by Local Attorneys

This is one of the most active sections of Whatcom Local Law. You’ll find a variety of articles written by Whatcom County attorneys providing information on a wide range of legal topics.

• Criminal
  • Bill Coats
    • Five Common Myths of Criminal Cases Debunked
  • Michael Brodsky (3)
    • Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney
    • Cleaning Up Criminal History – Felonies
    • Cleaning Up Criminal History – Misdemeanors
    • I Love SOCs
    • Why I Hate Deferred Sentences (and Love SOCs)
• Family Law
  • Roy Martin
    • Another Road Home – Introduction
      • To Turn, Turn and Re-Turn
      • The Range and Breadth of Mediation – Part 1
      • The Range and Breadth of Mediation – Part 2
      • The Range and Breadth of Mediation – Part 3
      • Anatomy of a Happy Ending
• Immigration and Naturalization Law
  • Scott Railton
    • Immigration and the New Administration
    • Marijuana and Immigration
    • New Challenges in Immigration
• Maritime Law
  • Mark Kaiman
    • Boating Under the Influence in Washington
• Miscellaneous
  • Michael Brodsky (2)
    • Firearms Rights Restoration
• Personal Injury
  • Bill Coats
    • Help! My car was in an accident, but I wasn’t in my car. Here’s what to do
    • When Accidents Don’t Happen: Fraudulent Accident Claims
• Racial Discrimination
  • Alexander Ransom
    • Jury Selection and Race
• Traffic Law
  • Michael Brodsky (1)
    • Should I take the Breath Test?
• Wills – Estate Planning – Family Trusts
  • Jeffrey A. Lustick
    • Why having a Last Will and Testament is so Important