Imagine This: The FBI at Your Door—By Mistake
It’s early morning. You’re at home with your family, having dinner, maybe still in bed, when suddenly your front door is blown open. Flash-bang grenades go off. Boom! Agents in tactical gear
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The Church Is Suing to Keep Child Abuse Secret. Washington Said No.
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This piece was originally published on LinkedIn by Debbie Silberman on June 12, 2025.
In Washington State, a new law just forced a painful question: What matters more, protecting a child or protecting a confession?
Earlier this year, Washington passed…
The Hero’s Journey – A Call to Action
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I had the honor of presenting at the WACDL annual conference in Chelan. The topic: The Hero’s Journey – A Call to Action.
Watch a clip here: https://youtube.com/shorts/dhYc1tF9jhA?feature=share
After recent conversations with two former students from my classes at…
From Tour Guide to Trial Lawyer: How Leading Tours Made Me a Better Advocate in Court
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Before I stood in front of juries, I stood in front of 40-45 strangers from all over the world (mostly folks from the U.S., the U.K. and Australia) —guiding them through museums, mountains, and historic landmarks during 8-to-10-day motorcoach tours…
Air India Flight 171 Crash: Legal and Safety Questions Follow Fatal Dreamliner Disaster
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Fatal Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad Leaves 241 Dead
Tata Group’s Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was filled with 242 people when that London-bound aircraft, fully loaded with fuel, crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel right after…
How a Lawyer Can Help You Prove Your Spinal Cord Injury Case
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When a spinal cord injury shatters your world, the road to recovery isn’t just painful—it’s complex and overwhelming. Beyond the physical challenges and emotional trauma, you’re suddenly faced with medical bills, lost income, and an uncertain future. Insurance companies often…
Why the hardest part of being a plaintiff’s lawyer isn’t the fight—it’s the no.
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This piece was initially published on LinkedIn by Debbie Silberman.
The Hardest Part of the Intake Process
At Stritmatter Law I serve on the intake committee. Every week, the committee and I read the stories of people who’ve been…
Ninth Circuit Ruling in Estate of Soakai v. Abdelaziz Strengthens “Shock the Conscience” and State-Created Danger Claims in Police Chase Cases
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Background: A Tragic Outcome in Oakland
In the case of Estate of Soakai v. Abdelaziz, — F.4th —-, 2025 WL 1417105 (May 16, 2025), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action involving two police officers,…
Family Sues Amazon After Delivery Driver Kills Grandmother in Marked Crosswalk
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Press Contact: Shene Hawk | Yarborough Applegate | 843-207-4000
Yarborough Applegate and Stritmatter Law have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon.com, Amazon Logistics, Monice Arnett and Falcon Logistics on behalf of the children and grandchildren of Delia Menera, a…
Police Brutality in Seattle: What Are Your Legal Rights?
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If you or someone you love has suffered harm at the hands of the Seattle police, you are not alone. Area cops have a long history of abusing their badge.