The Lane Law Firm

Defending Your Legal Rights

The Lane Law Firm's Charles Lane is an accomplished attorney with years of experiencing helping clients in the Olympia, Washington, area. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lane has earned degrees from Louisiana State University, Tulane Law School, and the University of Washington. In this series of articles, he discusses how divorce law, family law, and personal injury cases are handled in Washington State.

Do Spouses Have to Prove Fault to Get a Divorce in Washington?

Feuding couples in Washington do not have to blame each other when they file for divorce thanks to the state's generous no-fault laws that allow married couples to get divorced for any reason at any time.

Do I Need an Attorney For an Uncontested Divorce?

Although an attorney is not absolutely needed in every divorce scenario, most couples do find that hiring an attorney to help with negotiations and complex paperwork can help them get through the process much more quickly.

Steps To Take If You’re Being Denied Visitation Rights

Judges in the state of Washington have the tendency to award more visitation rights to mothers than fathers, but that does not mean that those judgments cannot be overruled.

A Dog Tripped Me In a Public Park: Who’s at Fault?

Personal injury cases involving animals can be difficult, so few of these situations are cut and dry. However, in general, if a person is pushed over by a dog at a dog-friendly park during off-leash houses, then he probably will not have a very good case against the dog's owner.

Is an Expert Witness Necessary in a Personal Injury Case?

Hiring expert witness is not absolutely necessary in all types of personal injury lawsuits. Nonetheless, many attorneys usually do choose to bring them in as a way of proving to the jury what the injuries sustained by the victim are actually worth.