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September 2010

Shannon McMinimee to Speak at Washington Council of School Attorneys Fall Workshop 2010

September 22nd, 2010|

Shannon McMinimee will be discussing “What Constitutes a Threat, What Constitutes Free Expression? ” and will be part of a panel discussion regarding the challenges faced by school districts in contracting at the Washington Council of School Attorneys Fall Workshop 2010 on Friday, October 15 at the Ceaderbrook Conference Center in Sea Tac. […]

Associate Rachel Tallon Reynolds Obtains Defense Verdict

September 16th, 2010|

On September 9th, 2010, in King County Court, Associate Rachel Tallon Reynolds obtained a defense verdict for her client, a commercial shopping center in Seattle, Washington. The plaintiff had claimed significant damages based on a perceived issue on the maintenance of the property. The claim was denied and nothing was awarded.

Successful Defense Of General Contractor By Partner Lori O'Tool And Associate David Chawes

September 9th, 2010|

Partner Lori O’Tool, with assistance from associate David Chawes, successfully defended a general contractor involving construction defect and Consumer Protection Act claims in Whatcom County. The general contractor was also seeking damages for plaintiff’s failure to pay for work performed. The case arose out of a fire-loss renovation of a single family residence. Plaintiff’s […]

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett Named as One of Puget Sound Business Journal's Top 50 Law Firms!

September 2nd, 2010|

The Puget Sound Business Journal announced on August 27, 2010 that Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is one of the Top 50 Law Firms in Western Washington. This success is the result of the firm’s core values of Service, Passion, and, Excellence as well as the legal talent and resources of the firm. In […]

August 2010

John Butler to Present at the National Business Institute’s Construction Defect Seminar

August 20th, 2010|

John Butler will be presenting at the National Business Institute’s Seminar, “Construction Defect Litigation: From A To Z.” The Seminar will be held at the Washington State Convention Center on November 19, 2010, and begins at 8:30 a.m. John will be presenting the first segment of the Seminar, entitled Anatomy of […]

Steffanie M. Moxon Joins Preg O'Donnell & Gillett

August 20th, 2010|

Preg O’Donnell and Gillett is pleased to announce that Steffanie M. Moxon has joined the firm as an Associate. Steffanie graduated cum laude from Seattle University Law School in 2010. Steffanie was a King County Bar Foundation Scholar from 2007-2009 and was a judicial extern for Judge James Cayce at the King County […]

July 2010

Rachel Reynolds Obtains Dismissal

July 27th, 2010|

Rachel Tallon Reynolds of Preg O’Donnell & Gillett obtained a dismissal for the client, a commercial shopping center in Bellevue, Washington. The case was heard in King County. The plaintiff claimed damages resulting from negligent maintenance of the property. The judge dismissed the case at the close of plaintiff’s case.

Earl Sutherland To Join Preg O'Donnell & Gillett On August 1

July 19th, 2010|

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is pleased to announce that Earl Sutherland will begin as “of counsel” to the firm on August 1, 2010.  Please see his attached biography

http://pregodonnell.com/attorneys/seattle/earl-sutherland/

Krista S. Mirhoseini Joins Preg O'Donnell & Gillett As Associate

July 13th, 2010|

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is pleased to announce that Krista S. Mirhoseini has joined the firm as a new associate.  Please see her attached biography http://pregodonnell.com/attorneys/seattle/krista-s-mirhoseini-2/

May 2010

Rachel Talon Reynolds Appointed As State and Local Defense Organization Representative

May 27th, 2010|

Last month, Rachel Reynolds, Associate at Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, was appointed by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Young Lawyers Committee as the State and Local Defense Organization Representative for Washington State.  DRI is the international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.