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November 2012

Mark O’Donnell to Speak at Construction Law Seminar

November 7th, 2012|

On December 6, 2012, Mark O’Donnell, founding member at Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, will be presenting at the 9th Annual Construction Defects: Update and Strategy Seminar at the Washington Convention Center. Mark’s topic is on “The Contractor’s Perspective on Construction Disputes”.   Please visit the following link for more information and registration details:  http://www.theseminargroup.net/seminar.lasso?seminar=12.CDEFWA.  Invited […]

October 2012

Earl Sutherland to Speak on “Insurance Producer in the Courts”

October 19th, 2012|

The Spokane chapter of the CPCU has invited Earl M. Sutherland, Of Counsel to the firm, to speak at its annual “I-Day” event on November 8, 2012 at the Spokane Club.  The topic “Insurance Producer in the Courts” covers professional liability exposures and best practices to avoid liability for insurance producers, viewed through the […]

Attorney Curtis Leonard to Present at 2012 School Law Conference

October 19th, 2012|

Preg O’Donnell attorney Curtis Leonard will present at the 2012 School Law Conference regarding drafting contract language during the collective bargaining process.  The presentation will focus on the pitfalls that typically emerge while drafting contract language.  Effective contract language improves management’s rights and helps Districts to avoid the uncertainty of arbitration.  The School Law […]

Managing Partners Awarded Certification of Litigation Management Professionals (CLMP)

October 18th, 2012|

Mark F. O’Donnell and Eric P. Gillett recently completed the three-day Litigation Management Institute earning the designation of Certified Litigation Management Professionals (CLMP). Hosted at Columbia Law School in New York City, the Litigation Management Institute (LMI) is the first certification program specifically designed to bring together leaders in the insurance and legal professions […]

Attorney Emma Gillespie to Present at 2012 School Law Conference

October 16th, 2012|

Preg O’Donnell member Emma Gillespie will present at the 2012 School Law Conference regarding liability concerns arising from procurement of local foods by school districts as well as Farm-to-School programs. School districts have recently started implementing programs such as school gardens and procuring more fresh local produce from local farmers as a result […]

September 2012

Attorneys John Butler and Justin Bolster to Present at NBI Auto Injury Litigation Seminar October 19

September 10th, 2012|

Preg O’Donnell lawyers John Butler and Justin Bolster will be presenters at the National Business Institute’s seminar entitled “Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish” on October 19, 2012 in Seattle. John will present two sections of the seminar, one on case intake and pre-suit investigation, and another on initial filing, discovery, experts, […]

Associate David Chawes To Speak At Conference

September 4th, 2012|

David Chawes, Associate at Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, PLLC, will be making a presentation on the Stute decision and its aftermath at the Pacific Northwest Occupational Health Conference, in Bellingham, Washington, on October 12, 2012. In the Stute decision, the Washington Supreme Court held that general contractors have primary responsibility for construction site safety. […]

June 2012

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett Announce Founding Members Mark F. O’Donnell & Eric P. Gillett Have Been Named to the Washington Super Lawyers List for 2012

June 13th, 2012|

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 2011 and 2012 .  No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson […]

April 2012

Debra Dickerson Joins Firm As New Associate

April 16th, 2012|

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is pleased to announce that Debra Dickerson has joined our  Seattle office. Debra has practiced in Washington State for the last 15 years, working on civil litigation with an emphasis in insurance defense and personal injury cases.

Prior to the practice of law, Debra worked as a claims and hearing representative […]

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett Wins Defense Verdict in $2.1 Million Trucking Accident Case

April 2nd, 2012|

After a six-day jury trial in Oregon’s Multnomah County Circuit Court, on March 28, 2012, Preg O’Donnell & Gillett member Alex Wylie of POG’s Portland office received a defense verdict in favor of the firm’s trucking company client and its driver.

The Plaintiff had unrelated open heart surgery in October 2008 and claimed that the […]