Dad turned 90 this week. The family got together at Debbie & Rob’s house to celebrate the way we usually do. With dim sum and cake.Other than a few orthopedic issues, dad hasn’t changed much at all. He still reads
The Velvet Hammer
The Velvet Hammer, published by Stritmatter Law, focuses on personal injury law with an emphasis on advocacy for individuals harmed by negligence or injustice. The blog covers topics such as environmental hazards and toxic exposure, legal battles involving public safety and nuisance claims, and the challenges faced by plaintiffs in litigation against governmental entities. It also discusses procedural issues in litigation, including deposition practices and access to justice for less wealthy clients. The content often reflects the firm's commitment to fighting for underrepresented clients and highlights real cases and legal strategies in personal injury and public interest law.
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Dear (upset) defense lawyers: No one is forcing you to read my blog.
Upon receiving a complaint from a big law defense lawyer (on law firm stationery) accusing me of being unprofessional in my blog writing, here is the response (edited somewhat to respect the privacy of the complainant).Dear M:I’ve written a blog…
Journey to the retreat…in Estes Park
Since covid entered the world, have dramatically curtailed speaking travel. But times are changing. And when the request comes in from the Colorado trial lawyers women’s caucus. I say yes. Even though Anne says: are you suuuuuurrrrreeeee. And wags her…
"Fan email from your previous client – me"
Monday May 8, 2023Hi Karen, It’s been a while since my case settled in 2010, but you would remember me as ‘Colleen McCallum v. Allstate Insurance’ for a Bad Faith Claim with co-counsel Michael Fisher from Rush, Hannula, Harkins…
How much a government will spend to fight the little guys
Have you ever wondered how much a city will spend in legal fees – to defeat a lawsuit. Let’s say for example, one brought by peaceful BLM protesters who claim their First Amendment rights were violated when the city’s…
F and F – an attorney retreat story
It is the second night of our attorney retreat. We are at the Stritmatters’ house in Maui. Listening to guitars. Watching the chefs pull culinary delights from the pizza oven. The sun has set. And we are a smiling, talking…
Apology nope – not then not now. The ongoing saga of the SPD's unrepentant violent response against peaceful BLM protesters
Forgive me for laughing hysterically at the concept of the City of Seattle owning up to its brutalization of peaceful protesters. As was just recommended by the 4th Sentinel Review – the City supported investigation and look back at…
What it's like to represent 50 BLM peaceful protesters against the City of Seattle
Today am covering the deposition of JR – a protester whose hand was struck by a blast ball munition thrown by the SPD. As he was trying to leave the protest zone. While this deposition is going, Shannon and Kristin…
Actor v. Non Actor. Thoughts on a celebrity trial
Trial is high drama. And never more so than when a celebrity is involved. In the latest courtroom spectacle a retired optometrist takes on an Oscar award winning actor now lifestyle guru. Is this trial about the judge…
Anner's 50th year milestone
15 years ago Paul Stritmatter told me I needed to hire a paralegal named Anne Roberson. I was in trial. And declined. He persisted and said I needed to meet her. Eventually. Reluctantly. I did. That day changed me fundamentally…