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The Seattle Times wrote an article entitled Holmes Has Regrets In Police-Assault Case (November 30, 2011). The city hired Ted Buck as outside counsel to represent Officer Lee.
In her My Northwest blog (November 29, 2011), Linda Thomas of 97.3 KIRO FM wrote about the three firms who are contracted to represent Seattle police officers. For the last few decades Stafford Frey Cooper has had a successful relationship with the SPD. We look forward to continuing that relationship for many more.
Another Victory! You can read about it in the Seattle Times - Jury Clears Officers In Dispute Over Loud Party (October 27 , 2011). Ted Buck was the lead attorney in this case where the jury understood how even the most routine police call can change to a physical altercation in the blink-of-an-eye. Assisting him in this case were Dori Mashburn and Evan Bariault.
Jury 0To Decide if Partyer Caused Melee is the title of the article in the Seattle Times on October 18, 2011. The article, written by Mike Carter, covers the opening day of trial for Officers Dunn and Davenport. Ted Buck is representing them.
On October 17, 2011 two articles in Law.com and The Seattle Times covered the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decisioninvolving police officers and excessive use of force. Ted Bucksuccessfully argued the case on behalf of the police officers.
Tom Frey was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 in the field personal injury.

Anne Bremner is listed for civil litigation and person injury (plaintiff) in the 2011 Super Lawyer Business Edition.
James Yand will speak at the seminar What To Do When Construction Projects Go Bad taking place on February 29, 2012. The seminar is put on by Lorman Education Services and will be held in Seattle, Washington.
The National Business Institute is hosting an employment program December 14, 2011, 8:45-12:00 in Seattle. Danford Grant will speak on Ethics and Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know.
Danford Grant will be speaking at the Employment Law Seminar hosted by Sterling Educational Services in Tacoma, Washington on November 17, 2011. It will be an encore presentation of his Seattle speech (Employee Misconduct & Workplace Torts). This time it will start at 12:45 p.m.
Danford Grant will be speaking at the Employment Law Seminar hosted by Sterling Educational Services in Seattle, Washington on November 10, 2011. He will speak on Employee Misconduct & Workplace Torts at 12:50 p.m.
Bring on Your "A" Game: The Keys to Trial Success and Beating the Best Plaintiff Lawyers is the title of the seminar taking place on November 10, 2011. It is sponsored by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. At 2:00 pm Anne Bremner will speak about Managing the Big Case - The Last 60 Days. For more information go to www.wdtl.org.
Anne Bremner will serve on a panel for the Washington State Bench-Bar-Press Committee Annual Meeting on October 28, 2011 (12:00-2:00) taking place at the Washington Athletic Club.
On October 17, 2011 two articles in Law.com and The Seattle Times covered the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decisioninvolving police officers and excessive use of force. Ted Buck successfully argued the case on behalf of the police officers.
Handling cases in the media will be the topic of conversation at the upcoming William L. Dwyer Inn of Court Meeting. Anne Bremner will be a guest speaker at the event that takes place on October 11, 2011 (5:30-8:00) at Seattle University.
Juliana Wong spoke to the Ron & Don Show(97.3 Kiro FM) on September 27, 2011 about the Josh Powell custody case. To listen to the podcast, click here.
Evan Bariault was quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune on September 23, 2011. They wrote about the court case where Evan obtained a favorable outcome for the Cox family when Josh Powell tried to publish Susan Powell’s diary. During the case he stated “This is one of those times when privacy outweighs free speech”. To read more, click here.

Theron "Ted" Buck and John G Cooper made the Washington Super Lawyers 2011 list.
Here are our four Rising Stars for 2011 Juliana Wong, Darrin Bailey, Katrina Mulligan, and Karen Cobb.
Jim Yand has been appointed to Chair the Attorneys' Council for the national organization American Subcontractors Association. His term runs through 2012. Congratulations to Anne Bremner for being elected to the Board of Directors and Admissions Committee for the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Her term begins in July and runs through 2014.
 SFC Shareholder Heather Carr will be presenting at "Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues" on June 30, 2011, a seminar designed for lawyers, construction and project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, presidents, vice presidents, architects, developers and contract managers. For more information on the seminar, please see http://www.lorman.com/seminars.
Anne Bremner will be speaking to the Washington Association of Public Records Officers at their Spring conference taking place on April 13, 2011, in Yakima, Washington. She will speak on privacy protections.
SFC Shareholder Heather Carr will be presenting at "May it Please the Court - Effective Case Presentation at Trial" on March 31, 2011, a seminar for lawyers on how to skillfully present their cases at trial. For more information on the seminar, please see here
March 18th 2011 Anne Bremner will give the keynote address at the Spring Symposium of the Seattle Claims Adjusters Association (SCAA) and the Tacoma Claims Adjusters Assocication (TCAA) at Bell Harbor Conference Center The SCAA is dedicated to the ongoing education of the claims community - providing an arena for member interaction and the sharing of resources. The TCAA is devoted to sharing timely and professional information, having camaraderie with colleagues and service providers, keeping current regarding products and services, and learning skills that enhance daily insurance service operations and delivery.
Jeffrey M. Grieff to present at NBI seminar Tax Planning for Trusts and Estates. Jeff Grieff will speak on the Federal Estate Tax Update at the NBI seminar Tax Planning for Trusts & Estates taking place in Seattle on February 22, 2011. The topic includes an explanation of 2010 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, and a comparison and contrast of the 2010 Temporary Estate Tax Relief Act signed into law by President Obama on December 17, 2010. Also included is an explanation of the Washington State Estate Tax Act of 2001 and 2005.
Jim Yand will be speaking at the Washington State Bar CLE program specifically designed for lawyers seeking readmission to the bar. WSBA CLE Program, February 17,2011 Seattle Washington: Inadvertent disclosure of evidence and Social Media.
Darrin Bailey has been elected shareholder at Stafford Frey Cooper. Darrin’s practice focuses on Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, medical negligence, and health care law. He is an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association of Justice and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Washington Air National Guard. In his spare time he likes to camp, golf, and play with his three children. The shareholders at Stafford Frey Cooper welcome Darrin and look forward to working with him for many years to come. - Congratulations Darrin!!! Shareholder Danford Grant authors the third edition of his treatise, Preparing for Trial in Federal Court.The third edition of Stafford Frey Cooper shareholder Danford Grant’s book Preparing for Trial in Federal Court has been released by James Publishing. The book, which is a comprehensive practice manual that guides the reader from initial case organization and pleading through trial and appeal and all other phases of federal court litigation, can be ordered at http://jamespublishing.com/books/pct.htm.
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