Tag: Attorney Mark Lindquist
Fright and Terror Admissible
In a major win for one of my cases and for all of the involved victim families, United States Judge Jorge Alonso ruled that jurors will be allowed to hear evidence of “pre-impact fright and terror” suffered by passengers in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane. Boeing attorneys argued the evidence was … Continue reading Fright and Terror Admissible
Sex Abuse Claims Update
For more than five years I served in the Special Assault Unit of the Prosecutor’s Office, or SAU, where I prosecuted rape, child rape, child molestation and other sex crimes. On the television show Law and Order they call it the Special Victims Unit, or SVU. Real life isn’t as fast and tidy as TV, … Continue reading Sex Abuse Claims Update
Wrongful Death in Seattle
On March 24, 2022, I filed a $10 million dollar claim against Seattle for the wrongful death of William Yurek. I represent Mr. Yurek’s adult daughter and the mother of his three minor children. This was a tragic and preventable death that serves as a cautionary tale. Mr. Yurek’s 13-year-old son did the important things right … Continue reading Wrongful Death in Seattle
Back to Jakarta for SJ 182
Back to Jakarta. This could be a book title. Instead, it’s a work trip to one of my favorite places in the world. Beyond Jakarta could be another book title. Instead, it’s our itinerary. We have clients on Borneo and Bangka Islands as well as Jakarta. Working for justice sometimes requires travel. After our success … Continue reading Back to Jakarta for SJ 182
Elevate Statecraft
Statecraft is one of those semi-obscure words I like. Merriam-Webster defines statecraft as “the art” of governing. We need more art in our politics. As President John F. Kennedy said, “If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place to live.” Meanwhile, I’ve … Continue reading Elevate Statecraft
Local Safety to Global Safety
One morning I woke up in Jakarta and saw my case on the front page of The New York Times next to an article about Bret Ellis, a fine writer and friend. This was both strange and satisfying. I am honored to to be meeting, learning about, and representing many of the victim families from … Continue reading Local Safety to Global Safety
Lion Air Crash
Back in the U.S. after more than a month working in Jakarta and on Bangka Island in Indonesia. In January I joined a personal injury firm. Good people, good causes. We are representing a large number of family members who lost loved ones in the Lion Air crash. My commitment to justice, accountability, and the … Continue reading Lion Air Crash
Halloween Bash with The Beatniks
The Beatniks are a local legend. They have played their brand of 60’s to 90’s rock and roll for Microsoft, the Seahawks, actor Bruce Willis, and our Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. Lindquist is bringing The Beatniks to the Swiss Pub in Tacoma on Wednesday, October 24, at 6:00 pm. This is a Halloween … Continue reading Halloween Bash with The Beatniks
Safety and Civility
Closing Remarks by Mark Lindquist, Tacoma City Club forum on October 3, 2018. I’m going to wrap up with three quick stories, snapshots really. First snapshot: A few years ago I was in a parking lot with my wife Chelsea and a woman I didn’t recognize approached me. She said, “I know you.” Neither Chelsea … Continue reading Safety and Civility
Protecting Victims
Protecting Victims by Tacoma Weekly Staff. In 2017, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office consolidated its felony and misdemeanor domestic violence prosecutors and victim advocates in one central location. This consolidated unit is the first of its kind in Washington and is housed inside the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (CJFJC), which partners with law enforcement … Continue reading Protecting Victims
