Michael James Heatherly
Law Offices of Michael James Heatherly • Bellingham, WA
Personal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(360) 524-6586
Address
3714 Greenville St, Bellingham, WA, 98226-8890, US
Professional
About
I have practiced primarily plaintiffs' injury law in my 18-plus legal career. I now am involved mainly in alternative dispute resolution and legal journalism. I am editor of the Washington State Bar Association Bar News and write the Bar Beat column, which appears in print and online.
About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.
Credentials
Education
1991 University of Washington School of Law JD 1981 University of Washington -Seattle BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1991 Environmental Law Award, Edward A. Cremer III 1990 AmJur in Bankruptcy Law, American Jurisprudence
Publications
2009 WSBA Bar News Justice: More than Skin Deep 2007 Issues on Trial: Women's Rights High school textbook (editor, for Karr Editorial) 1995 Trial (American Association for Justice) Negotiating from Strength: Sure Steps Toward a Settlement
Associations
1991 - 2004 Washington State Association for Justice member, committee member 1991 - 1994 American Association for Justice member 1981 - 1983 Phi Beta Kappa member 1980 - 1988 Society of Professional Journalists member
Speaking
2009 Write on the River 2009 -- Writer's Conference Getting Published in Periodicals 2006 Alternative Dispute Resolution 2006 CLE Chair -- update on mediation, arbitration topics
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