Walstead Mertsching Attorneys At Law
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Walstead Mertsching Attorneys at Law, established in 1963, is a dedicated legal firm based in Longview, WA, serving surrounding areas. They specialize in resolving complex legal issues related to family law, employment law, and general civil litigation. With a rich background in Human Resources Management, they are adept at representing workers in wage disputes, discrimination cases, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Additionally, they have a strong reputation in personal injury law, assisting victims to secure just compensation for their injuries.
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62 years in business
Serves Longview , WA
Specialties
Family members involved
Self, Siblings, Parents, Husband / Wife (domestic partner), Children, Grandparents, Extended family
Area of law
Child custody / child support, Divorce or legal separation, Prenuptial agreement, Domestic violence, Adoption and surrogacy, Spousal Support or Alimony, Other family matters
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Walstead Mertsching Attorneys At Law
1000 12th Avenue Suite 2
Longview, WA 98632-2500
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Work Experience
Associate
Walstead Mertsching
2012 - Present
Benefits Advisor
US Department of Labor - EBSA
2010 - 2012
Education
University of Washington School of Law
1963
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
1968
University of Washington
1967
Centralia College
1965
Ohio State University, Columbus
1963
Golden Gate University School of Law
1962
University of Washington School of Law
1971
University of Idaho
1956
University of Washington
1960
University of Idaho
1956
Seattle University School of Law
2012
Washington State University
2002
Washington State University
Business Administration/Human Resources
2002
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2012
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Law
Ohio State University, Columbus
Education
Associations & Affiliations
American Board of Trial Advocates
Advocate
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Vice President
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
state chair of the insurance law section
Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association
President
Washington Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association
Secretary/Treasurer
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Publications
WSTLA Pleading and Motion Practice CD Rom Handbook
Suing a Common Carrier
2003
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial News
PIP Offsets in UIM Arbitration
1992
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial News
Dejbod Revisited - The Game Plan Has Changed in UIM
1992
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Handling Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
1990
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial News
Insurance
1986
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial News
Insurance Plain Talk
1985
Speaking Engagements
Seminar
Oregon/Washington Reciprocity Seminar
2002
Seminar
20th Annual Insurance Law Seminar
1998
Seminar
Planning and Compelling Discovery
1996
Seminar Co Chairman and Speaker
15th Annual Insurance Law Seminar
1993
Seminar
Presenting Damages to the Jury
1993
Seminar
Subrogation - Losing the Battle When You Thought The War Was Over
1993
Seminar
Personal Injury Practice as Part of a Large Firm General Practice
1990
Seminar
11th Annual Insurance Law Seminar - The Washington Court and UIM Coverage
1990
Seminar
11th Annual Insurance Law Seminar - Federal Law on Subrogation Rights
1989
Seminar Chairman and Speaker
Arbitration: MAR and UIM, How, When and Why
1988
Seminar
Protecting Yourself or Client and the Subrogation Interest of Other Parties
1988
Seminars
Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance
1986
Seminar
10th Annual Insurance Law Seminar - Effective Representation of Your Client's Claim
1988
Seminar
The Pedestrian - Life and Death in the Crosswalk
1987
Seminar Co-Chairman and Speaker
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law Seminar
1986
Seminar
Washington Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Issues
1986
Seminar
First Party Insurance Coverages - PIP or Med pay, Subrogation
1986
Seminar
8th Annual Insurance Law Seminar - Rules in Insurance Policy Construction: Setting a Trap for the Careless Carrier
1986
Seminar
Voir Dire
1985
Seminar
Jury Instructions In Slip and Fall Cases
1985
Lewis Co. HR Consortium
Marijuana in the Workplace
2015
Cowlitz County HR Consortium
Marijuana in the Workplace
2015
Human Resources Small Business Boot Camp
Employee Handbooks
2014
Services offered
Employment Law Attorney
Family Law Attorney