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June 2014

Emma Gillespie and David Poore Selected to 2014 Washington Rising Stars List

June 25th, 2014|

Emma and David were selected to the 2014 Washington Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice and published in Washington Super Lawyers Magazine and Seattle Met magazine.

Emma was also named a Rising Star in 2009 and 2013. Firm members Lori O’Tool and Bennett Hansen have been previously […]

Founding Members Mark F. O’Donnell & Eric P. Gillett Have Been Named to the Washington Super Lawyers List for 2014

June 19th, 2014|

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is proud to announce that founding members Mark F. O’Donnell and Eric P. Gillett have been named to the Washington Super Lawyers list as top attorneys for 2014 .  No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of […]

February 2014

Preg O’Donnell Gillett Wins WDTL Golden Coat Award!

February 20th, 2014|

Preg O’Donnell Gillett was awarded the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Golden Coat Award for donating the most coats, blankets, and sleeping bags for Rising Out of the Shadows (ROOTS) Young Adult Shelter in Seattle, WA.

 

This October, WDTL issued a challenge to law firms in the Puget Sound to collect blankets and sleeping bags for ROOTS. Rising Out of […]

Debra Dickerson Now "Of Counsel" Designation

February 18th, 2014|

Debra is an experienced civil defense litigator and has been actively practicing law in Washington State since 1997, after graduating from law school in 1990.  In April of 2012, she joined Preg O’Donnell and Gillett.  Debra’s focus is in the defense of individuals and companies in civil lawsuits.  Her practice includes premises liability, products […]

Lori K. O'Tool and John K. Butler to present at WDTL Annual Construction Law Update

February 13th, 2014|

On February 21, 2014, Seattle Members Lori O’Tool and John Butler will present at the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers’ Annual Construction Law Update at the Washington Convention Center: Lori will present on  The Independent Duty Rule: Past, Present, and Future and John will present on  What’s New in L&I and Construction Work Site Injury Claims. Registration […]

December 2013

Emma O. Gillespie to Present at NBI on Security of Student Records

December 10th, 2013|

Seattle Member Emma O. Gillespie will present at the National Business Institute’s seminar entitled “Student Records: Legal Requirement You Need to Know” on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Seattle. Emma will present on drafting internal policies and guidelines, records custodians, access to records, retention requirements, visitor guidelines, and best practices related to destruction and disposal […]

November 2013

David E. Chawes Named Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month by King County Bar Association

November 23rd, 2013|

Preg O’Donnell Associate David E. Chawes has been named as the November 2013 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month by the King County Bar Association. On behalf of a pro bono client, Mr. Chawes filed an appeal of a hearing examiner’s denial of benefits due the client under the Railroad Retirement Act. The Railroad […]

September 2013

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett Moves Into New Building on September 27, 2013

September 27th, 2013|

New location:

901 5th Avenue, Suite 1500

Seattle, WA 98164

 

 

June 2013

Justin Bolster to Present at NBI Personal Injury 101 Seminar September 25

June 27th, 2013|

Preg O’Donnell attorney Justin Bolster will present at the National Business Institute’s seminar entitled “Personal Injury 101” on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in Seattle. Justin will present a legislative and case law update on accident injury, products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death. If you are interested in attending, you may contact NBI at […]

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett Wins Complete Dismissal of $2 Million FINRA Securities Arbitration

June 14th, 2013|

After a weeklong binding arbitration hearing under Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) procedures, Bill Fitzharris, an Of Counsel attorney with Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, with assistance from Associate Amber Gundlach, won a hard-fought dismissal of all claims made against their clients, an investment advisory firm and several individual members of the firm who were […]