SEATTLE, Wash. – Carney Badley Spellman, PS has elected Isaac Prevost as a Shareholder, effective July 1, 2026. Prevost is an appellate advocate and commercial litigator. His practice spans complex business
On March 12, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the defense jury verdict in Beard v. Everett Clinic, a medical malpractice case involving an unfortunate patient whose rare illness
Best Lawyers in America, 2026 edition, has recognized Carney Badley Spellman in Best Law Firms nationally for Construction Law (Tier 2) and Construction Litigation (Tier 2), and regionally for Appellate
Isaac Prevost has been elected to the Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section Executive Committee as an At-Large Member, beginning a three-year term in October. He was also elected to
Carney is pleased to welcome Ashley Burman to the firm as a member of its Litigation Group. Ashley brings significant experience in complex litigation, appeals, and strategic counseling, with a
We’re proud to congratulate Sidney Tribe on her election for two important leadership positions in the Washington legal community: President of the Board of Trustees, King County Bar Association, and
We’re excited to share that Rory Cosgrove has been named the President of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL). Rory’s leadership reflects not only his experience in the courtroom but
Appellate-practice group persuaded the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to resolve a circuit split on the so-called “gangplank rule” in favor of their client, the Port of Bellingham.
Digital technology has changed how appellate briefs are consumed. Digital reading has become more and more similar to paper reading; it now allows users to highlight, annotate, and bookmark . . .
The topic today is “verbatim report of proceedings,” or often referred to by appellate lawyers as the “VRPs.” What are they? What purpose do they serve on appeal? This blog