How Julie Sued Her Landlord – and Won
When Julie Heston was in danger of falling behind on bills after shoulder surgery during the Covid pandemic in 2021, she was able to obtain four months rental assistance through the Community Action Center (CAC) in Pullman. Her landlord, Ed Christensen, was irate. He made clear that he had no intention of participating in any […]
Meet Our People – A Board Member’s Story of Survival and Service
The first morning Jordan Landry woke up in a domestic violence shelter surrounded by the woods, she took a deep breath. She finally felt safe. That safety came after years of surviving severe abuse while living as a military spouse. Her abuser controlled everything—finances, technology, even tracking her location. But she didn't yet have words […]
NJP Client Angela Overcomes Property Tax Foreclosure
Angela, a Tacoma homeowner raising her teenage daughter and three grandchildren, faced foreclosure due to unpaid property taxes.
Volunteer Story: Garrett Wright
Garrett Wright (he/him) is an attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oregon.
Volunteer Story: Bob Klein
Bob Klein (he/him) is a member of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.
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Volunteer Story: Keith Loken
Keith Loken (he/him) is a volunteer with the NJP Bellingham field office after a distinguished career working for the U.S. State Department.
Volunteer Story: Alyssa P. Au
Alyssa P. Au (she/her) is a Staff Attorney at the Northwest Consumer Law Center.
Volunteer Story: Matt Brady
Matt Brady (he/him) heads CTM Legal Group’s office in Seattle.
Volunteer Story: Rich Zahniser
Rich Zahniser (he/him) said that his time at NJP constitutes at least his third career, following stints as a public defender in Alaska, a business owner, and a PTA president.
Volunteer Story: Amanda Martin
Amanda Martin (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Northwest Consumer Law Center.