Washington Legal Marketing

The Washington area was part of the Oregon Territory until 1853, when residents north of the Columbia River decided to split off and form their own territory. The first census of the new territory, later that same year, found 3,965 white inhabitants. The area grew quickly, and by 1860, the population had grown to 11,594. Reflecting the attitude of the time, the census counts did not include Indians.

Washington became the 42nd state on Nov. 11, 1889, and its population has continued to grow. Today it has about 6,664,200 residents. Its largest city, Seattle, was founded in 1852, before Washington was even its own territory, and now has nearly 582,500 inhabitants. The state capital is Olympia, where some 44,600 people live.

Washington Legal Resources

If you have a question about legal issues in Washington, the following list is a good place to begin to find answers:

  • Washington State Bar Association: The WSBA offers services and programs of interest to both the legal community and the public. Members receive continuing education opportunities, access to online legal research and more. The website also offers consumer-information brochures, other useful links and a lawyer directory.
  • Washington Women Lawyers: WWL aims to promote equality for women within the legal profession. It offers continuing education, networking and mentoring to its members.
  • Washington Courts: The court website offers a wealth of information about the court system in Washington. Find forms, opinions, rules, caseload reports and education resources, among other materials.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Washington

Providing effective marketing and management services to law firms requires a unique set of skills. The following associations provide the tools and resources to keep up with the latest issues and meet your goals: