Author: marklindquist@hotmail.com

On March 24, 2022, our firm filed a claim against Seattle for the wrongful death of William Yurek. I represent Mr. Yurek’s adult daughter and the mother of his three minor children. Mr. Yurek’s 13-year-old son did the important things right...

Back to Jakarta. This could be a book title. Instead, it’s a work trip to one of my favorite places in the world. Beyond Jakarta could be another book title. Instead, it’s our itinerary. We have clients on Borneo and...

Kris Brannon, a.k.a. Sonics Guy, died on February 11, 2021, from a heart attack. He was a good friend, a loyal supporter, and a local treasure. My wife and daughter also adored him. I wrote this tribute for my Facebook...

Never Mind Nirvana, my third published novel, was set in the music scene of Seattle. This was an era when local bands became the focus of international attention. Seattle, which had been sort of a cool secret, was suddenly famous....

After I returned from Jakarta and Tokyo in late February, I went into a 14-day quarantine because of the coronavirus, a.k.a. COVID-19. About the time I was ready to return to my office, life changed. One of my carryovers from...

Statecraft is one of those semi-obscure words I like. Merriam-Webster defines statecraft as “the art” of governing. We need more art in our politics. As President John F. Kennedy said, “If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics,...

One morning I woke up in Jakarta and saw my case on the front page of The New York Times next to an article about Bret Ellis, a fine writer and friend. This was both strange and satisfying. I am...

Back in the U.S. after more than a month working in Jakarta and on Bangka Island in Indonesia. Lawsuit Against Boeing In January I joined a personal injury firm. Good people, good causes. We are representing a large number of...

Crime is down. Our neighborhoods are safer. Children are safer. Our community is safer because Mark Lindquist is our Prosecutor. Using FBI numbers on serious offenses, last year crime was up by 7% in Seattle, up by 5% in Washington,...

The Beatniks are a local legend. They have played their brand of 60’s to 90’s rock and roll for Microsoft, the Seahawks, actor Bruce Willis, and our Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.  Lindquist is bringing The Beatniks to the...