Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Elects New Officers

The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers announces the election of Jill Haavig Stone as President of the organization at their annual convention held in Winthrop, Washington on July 28-31, 2005.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 13, 2005 -- The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers announces the election of Jill Haavig Stone as President of the organization at their annual convention held in Winthrop, Washington on July 28-31, 2005.

Ms. Stone has been the managing shareholder at Burgess Fitzer, P.S. since 1999. Her litigation practice focuses on the defense of individuals, businesses and governmental entities involved in civil litigation. She earned her law degree from the Seattle University School of Law.

Other elected officers include:
   Steve Stocker, Stamper, Rubens, Stocker & Smith, P.S., Spokane - President-Elect,
   Ted Buck, Stafford Frey Cooper, Seattle - Secretary,
   Richard Roberts, Law Offices of Sharon J. Bitcon, Seattle - Treasurer,

The Board of Trustees include: Tim Ashcraft, Tacoma; Jillian Barron, Bellevue; Greg A.V. Clark, Seattle; Jeffrey Downer, Seattle; Jesse Franklin, Seattle; Jeffrey Kreutz, Yakima; Carin Marney, Seattle; Michael Nicefaro, Seattle; Mark P. Scheer, Seattle; Emilia Sweeney, Seattle; and Matthew Wojcik, Seattle.

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers is a statewide association of civil defense attorneys dedicated to the highest professional standards of integrity, excellence and commitment to a fair and just legal system. From informal beginnings in 1956, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers has grown into a vital organization of over 750 members statewide. Our mission is to promote the highest professional and ethical standards for Washington civil defense attorneys and to serve our members through education, recognition, collegiality, professional development and advocacy.

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