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Washington

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   27
2007   25
2006   28

Lawsuit Climate

Washington ranks twenty-seventh among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

There are four levels of courts in Washington--the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the district and municipal courts.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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