In-Flight Sexual Assaults

Mark was honored to speak at the King County Bar Association’s 2025 annual Continuing Legal Education conference for Aviation Section members. His focus was on in-flight sexual assaults. As he noted in his presentation, 96 cases of in-flight sexual assault were reported to the FBI in 2023 and the number went up to 104 in … Continue reading In-Flight Sexual Assaults

Third Shooting is a Pattern

Kevin Peterson Jr was shot and killed by Clark County deputies

In 15 months Clark County Sheriff’s deputies wrongfully shot and killed three people, including an off-duty police officer. One wrongful killing is a tragedy. Three wrongful killings is a pattern that needs fixing. I’ve filed two wrongful death lawsuits against Clark County in two different officer-involved shootings. There are some disturbing similarities in the cases. … Continue reading Third Shooting is a Pattern

A Good Impression

Sonics Guy Kris Brannon speaks at Mark Lindquist kickoff

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 page. “You do a pretty good impression of yourself.” This is the first line of … Continue reading A Good Impression

Local Safety to Global Safety

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 honored to to be meeting, learning about, and representing many of the victim families from … Continue reading Local Safety to Global Safety