Surge In Evictions

The wave has already begun: Evictions surge as cities suspend moratoriums by Akiko Fujita Yahoo Finance Legal aid groups and housing advocates are bracing for a surge in evictions, as local governments begin lifting moratoriums that deferred rent payments for millions of tenants who lost jobs to the pandemic. In Michigan, where the state is…

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Speaking In Small And Solo Firm Practice Class

I spoke in the Small And Solo Firm Practice Class at the University of Washington School of Law recently. The discussion was largely about my career path. I hope that more mentorship opportunities within the legal profession arise for younger attorneys.

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Rent Is Too High In U.S. Cities

The rent is just too darn high in these U.S. cities By Adriana Belmonte,Yahoo Money The cost of rent in the U.S., particularly in certain metro areas, is too darn high. Nearly half of U.S. rental households are spending more than the recommended 30% of their income on rent, according to a report from Apartment List. (The national rate went…

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Speaking At YGB Conference

Speaking At YGB Conference U.W. Law School I was a panelist at the YGB Conference at U.W. Law School on Saturday, February 23rd. I was afforded the opportunity to speak with a group of high school students regarding my educational journey and career path and to have lunch with them. Their curiosity and intelligence made…

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Speaking In Small and Solo Practice Class

Once again I was afforded the opportunity to speak in the Small and Solo Practice Class at the University of Washington School of Law, my alma mater.  Interactivity and questions are on the upswing and this is welcome, because it means that students are increasingly engaged. The dynamic nature of the legal profession and the…

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U.S. Mortgage Applications Down

U.S. mortgage applications fell last week as home borrowing costs rose to their highest levels in more than seven years. The Market Composite index, which measures the volume of mortgage loan applications, fell 1.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending October 5, according to a release from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Lower…

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