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Washington’s New Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Explanation, Application, and Aspiration

WA Bar News

BY CHERYLL RUSSELL, JACQUELINE JESKE, AND CHRISTOPHER FOX Washington’s Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA) provides a framework for the use of arbitration in resolving family law disputes in Washington state. The parties may, however, waive some or all of the arbitrator qualifications and criteria.

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Is Legal Billing Difficult?

Practice Panther

Common Billable Tasks Client Meetings : Time spent in meetings (in-person, on the phone, or via video conference) discussing case progress, strategies, or providing legal advice. Legal Research and Analysi s: Hours spent researching case law, statutes, and other legal precedents relevant to a client’s case.