Client Testimonials

In 2020, Mohamed was driving home and an SUV T-boned his car on the passenger side. Mohamed was hospitalized with a concussion and later suffered memory loss, painful headaches, loss of sleep, and depression.

Composing the Perfect Defense

Mohamed really wanted to avoid the time and stress of trial, so Stefanie worked hard with Mohamed to have him prepared for his deposition to make sure the defense understood his story and his damages completely. As a result of their hard work the defense ultimately paid a settlement of $250,000 – five times the defense’s previous offer before filing the case.

Daniele Tavenner was employed as a corrections officer at Airway Heights Corrections Center in 2019. While undergoing training, one of her supervisors called her into his office and offered her “protection” from male staff members and inmates in exchange for sex.

Daniele reported the offer, along with other inappropriate comments, to human resources and asked to ensure interaction with the offending supervisor could be avoided in the future.

Her request was shot down and she resigned the next day.

Trying to Hold the DOC Accountable

Following her resignation, Daniele consulted with an attorney from The Advocates. With representation from John Harper and Stefanie Collins, she filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections.

Spokane Jury Awards $175,000

Following a 6-day trial and less than a day of deliberation, the jury found there was indeed a hostile work environment and awarded Daniele $175,000.

Although Daniele says she’s ready to move on with her life, she hopes the verdict will help bring change to the Department of Corrections.

In a story that ran in the Spokesman-Review following the verdict, Daniele commented, “Hopefully, it says that things need to change there. That people shouldn’t be put in these positions, and that when allegations are made, they need to be taken more seriously.”

In August of 2018, Elshan was stopped on 4th Avenue in Seattle when another driver reversed their vehicle and backed into him. As a result of the collision, Elshan suffered from head, neck, and back pain.

At the time of the accident, Elshan was working 40-60 hours each week as a driver for LYFT. As a result of the collision, he was no longer able to sit for extended periods of time and could not maintain his previous driving schedule.

A Friend in The Advocates

Elshan enlisted Jamal Amirzade of The Advocates for help getting fair compensation and reimbursement for his injuries.

Because the damage to his vehicle was minimal, the claims department questioned whether Elshan “could have reasonably sustained the injuries described,” and rejected the claim. With over $7,000 in medical bills accumulated during three months of treatment, The Advocates continued to push for a reasonable offer.

Vindication and Compensation

Nearly 16 months after the accident occurred, Elshan was finally provided a fair offer for the injuries he’d sustained in the collision. Although the settlement was a relatively small sum, it provided coverage for the medical bills he’d accumulated, and wages lost following the accident.

Elshan’s case serves as a reminder that not all settlements are life changing sums of money, but each of them should provide adequate and fair compensation for any injuries sustained. Without the help of Jamal and The Advocates, it’s possible his claim would have remained rejected and he would have been on the hook for the medical bills necessary to get back in good health.