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October 13, 2010
Bob interviews Washington Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander. They talk about Justice Gerry Alexander’s journey from Trial Attorney to becoming the longest standing Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, his upcoming retirement, and some history of Washington State.
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September 1st, 2010
Bob talks with Corey Sulenes of Mobius Technical Solutions, then answers some listener questions he received via email.
September 9th, 2010
Bob interviews Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag.
September 15th, 2010
Bob interviews Jim Stovall about his new book A Christmas Snow.
September 22, 2010
I remember saying the Pledge of Allegiance in school. I recall learning it so that it could be said by heart, but I don’t remember exactly when and I don’t recall much about the school room where we all learned it. While working on our upcoming Bill of Rights Project, I met Mako Nakagawa. She is a past president of the Seattle Chapter of the Japanese Americans Citizens League. She supported the redress efforts on behalf of the 27 school clerks who were forced to resign from the Seattle Public Schools in 1942 just because they were of Japanese ancestry. Can you imagine how that must have made them feel? Currently she facilitates workshops for teachers and students on the Japanese American experience during World War II.
I would ask all of us to try and remember when and where you learned the Pledge of Allegiance. And then close your eyes and picture this: Mako Nakagawa learned the Pledge of Allegiance as a 5 year old from behind barbed wire, with armed US soldiers keeping a watchful eye on her.
September 29, 2010
Bob interviews the co-author of Nolo Press’ bestselling book Neighbor Law, Emily Doskow. Find out what not to do when dealing with your neighbors along with tips and pointers on what you should do.
October 6, 2010
Bob talks about having an up to date, properly prepared Power of Attorney as well as some other key Estate Planning tips including using a corporate trustee, and having your What About Me? filled out for a caretaker.
October 13, 2010
Bob interviews Washington Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander. They talk about Justice Gerry Alexander’s journey from Trial Attorney to becoming the longest standing Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, his upcoming retirement, and some history of Washington State.
October 20th, 2010
Bob answers listener questions about name changes, pet care, and making sure that you report the sale of your car.
October 27th, 2010
Bob answers questions about the probate process, how Estate Planning can better help to preserve and protect assests, Bob’s Guidebook Planning Process and What About Me. As well as making sure to be informed about voting for Washington State’s Judges.
November 3rd, 2010
This week, Bob answers some listener questions about what to do if you are the victim of identity theft and whether or not you have to pay a gift tax for gifting money to your heirs.
November 10, 2010
This week Bob interviewed Corey Sulenes of Mobius Technical Solutions, on how to better protect your online accounts through proper password creation as well as having a good anti-virus program. Bob also answered some listener questions about name changes and paying taxes after you reach 100.
This week on Bob Pittman’s Legal Line, Bob interviews the attorney who defended the Green River Killer, Mark Prothero. Bob and Mark discuss Mark’s book,Defending Gary: Unraveling the Mind of the Green River Killer. How many did the Green River Killer kill? and could you have represented him?
December 1, 2010
This week Bob answers some listener questions about dealing with neighbors and gifting to relatives.
December 8, 2010
This week Bob answers listener questions about what congress is doing with the Estate Tax as well as what steps to take when becoming a landlord.
December 15, 2010
If you have ever been asked to be on a nonprofit board, don’t think it is just an honorary position – it’s not. Liz Heath, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center, will add batteries to the flashlight and help us all out on this week’s Bobcast.
January 5th, 2011
Bob answers some listener questions about the new federal estate taxes.
January 12th, 2011
This week Bob walks us through some of the steps to take after the death of a loved one.
January 19th, 2011
Nationally recognized attorney, Howard Stross discusses the use of limited partnerships and limited liability companies for asset protection and estate planning. Also, find out how and where Howard met John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Burgess Meredith.
CPA Colin Ehli shares critical tax tips for 2011. Find out what’s new and the story on 1099 reporting.
You’ve read her newspaper column, you’ve seen her on TV, now learn the legal side of Dorothy Wilhelm.
February 9th, 2011
This week Bob discusses legal issues that are happening around the country and answers some listener questions.
Real Estate expert Paul Jakeman provides property management tips and pointers. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, landlord or tenant, you’ll pick up some useful information.
Bankruptcy attorney Jim Dart explains the finer points of the bankruptcy process.
March 9th, 2011
Bob answers some listener questions. Bob and Diane talk about what happens to a quilter’s stash when they die
Jeff Pritchard, from the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation discloses the best kept secrets on how a Community Foundation can help every one of us leave a meaningful footprint in our own community.
Bob and Washington State Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander were at the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center discussing territorial justice. Discover how justice was meted out before Washington became a state. Learn why Bob thinks Justice Alexander is the premier historian on the Washington legal system.
Dennis Brislawn stopped by to discuss Estate Planning and to talk about his extensive participation as a Search and Rescue volunteer. You can find Dennis at http://www.brislawnlofton.com/attorneys.html
Learn what it really means to appeal your case from leading appellate attorney, Phil Talmadge. You will hear an insider’s perspective from this former Supreme Court Justice.
Learn about the best kept secret of lawforwa.org, the best website for Washington legal resources. Judge Marlin Appelwick (Washington Court of Appeals) discusses the mission and purpose of lawforwa.org
It's all about you. We can rattle off all kinds of technical stuff and try to dazzle you with legalese. But why? You have to assume that we know the law and how it applies in different circumstances. What we don't know is you and your concerns.
Tell us your story and teach us about you; we'll help you with some really neat legal solutions.