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Emma Gillespie and David Poore Selected for Inclusion in the Rising Stars List for Washington State

Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett is pleased to announce that members Emma Gillespie and David Poore have been selected to the Washington State Rising Stars list for 2017. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Washington State. To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate […]

July 5th, 2017|Uncategorized|

John Butler Obtains Dismissal of Major Worksite Injury Case

Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett partner John Butler recently obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a significant worksite injury lawsuit brought against his client, a general contractor.  The case was brought by a worker for a subcontractor, who claimed to have suffered significant injuries when he was struck by heavy equipment.  The total alleged damages […]

April 24th, 2017|Uncategorized|

John Butler and Jennifer Loynd in the Defense News!

Member John Butler and Associate Jennifer Loynd have co-authored an article appearing in the Summer edition of the Defense News, published by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association.  The article is entitled Decoding Eastlake v. Hess: A Case Study in Applying an Alternative Measure of Damages, and discusses Mr. Butler’s and Ms. Loynd’s recent […]

August 17th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Member John Butler to Present at CLM Insurance Symposium on Oct. 18, 2016

Member John Butler has been invited to participate in a presentation on behalf of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance.  The panel presentation will provide insight on advanced negotiation strategies and tactics in mediation which maximize results for clients and stakeholders involved in claims of all types.   The panel is part of the CLM […]

August 17th, 2016|Uncategorized|

William T. Cornell Joins Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett as Of Counsel Attorney

Effective July 25, 2016, Mr. William T. Cornell will join Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett as an Of Counsel attorney. Mr. Cornell will bring an extensive and varied experience to the firm, exemplifying the high level of service, excellence and integrity that Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett provides to its clients.

Mr. Cornell received his Juris Doctor […]

July 9th, 2016|News, Uncategorized|

Member Lori O’Tool to Speak on Emerging Technologies

Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett Member Lori O’Tool will be speaking at the CPCU spring seminar “The Data Dance,” addressing emerging technologies, on April 19, 2016.  The seminar will discuss recent innovations in data collection and sharing of information generated in vehicles (“telematics”), the operational and health insurance issues with telematics as it relates to […]

March 24th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Eric Gillett Selected to be Master of Ceremonies at King County Bar’s Breakfast with Champions

We are honored to announce that POG’s co-founder, Eric Gillett, has been selected as the Master of Ceremony for the King County Bar Foundation’s 16th annual Breakfast with Champions on March 29th. This is no small accomplishment as Eric is taking over the reins from retired Judge Charles Burdell, who has hosted many of […]

February 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|

Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett to Sponsor CLM Northwest Chapter Event

Preg, O’Donnell & Gillett is proud to serve as a sponsor for the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s 2016 CLM Northwest Regional Local Chapter Educational & Networking Event on March 9 – 10 at the Triple Door in Seattle. This event will provide two days of education and discussion on claims and litigation issues […]

February 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|

Founding Members Mark F. O’Donnell & Eric P. Gillett Have Once Again Been Named to the Washington Super Lawyers List for 2015

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is proud to announce that founding members Mark F. O’Donnell and Eric P. Gillett have been named to the Washington Super Lawyers list as top attorneys for 2015 .  No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of […]

July 1st, 2015|Uncategorized|

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett served dinner at Ronald McDonald House

Members of Preg O’Donnell & Gillett recently spent an evening preparing and serving dinner to more than eighty residents at Seattle’s Ronald McDonald House.  The meal included beef gyros, couscous, bean salad and assorted desserts. While it was hard work, the benefits of being of service to such wonderfully amazing children and their families […]

January 29th, 2015|Uncategorized|