Officer-Involved Shootings

As a plaintiff’s attorney and former prosecutor, I believe neutral and professional reviews of officer-involved shootings are best for everyone involved. Victims and their families deserve this. Officers and their colleagues deserve this. The community deserves this. Public trust depends upon this. Recently The Tacoma Weekly covered the issue, including a specific request in one … Continue reading Officer-Involved Shootings

Third Shooting is a Pattern

Kevin Peterson Jr was shot and killed by Clark County deputies

In 15 months Clark County Sheriff’s deputies wrongfully shot and killed three people, including an off-duty police officer. One wrongful killing is a tragedy. Three wrongful killings is a pattern that needs fixing. I’ve filed two wrongful death lawsuits against Clark County in two different officer-involved shootings. There are some disturbing similarities in the cases. … Continue reading Third Shooting is a Pattern