Meaghan Driscoll Email & Phone Number

2301 N. 30Th, Tacoma, Wa 98403

Trial attorney at Connelly Law Offices representing injured clients and their families in a broad range of civil litigation, including cases involving employment discrimination, civil rights, government liability, police excessive force, and complex personal injuries. Reported Cases:Thomas et al. v. Zaro et al (W.D. Wash) – represented Estate of African American man shot and killed by law enforcement, obtained $15.135 million total jury verdict as second trial chair. Foster v. North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, 2017 WL 2600580 (Wash.Super.) – represented widow and family of 48-year-old man killed in motorcycle collision with fire truck, obtained as second chair $9.5 million jury verdict.Statler v. Spokane County, 2015 WL 9907276 (E.D. Wash.) – represented three men who served 4 ½ years in jail for crimes of which they were wrongfully convicted and actually innocent, obtained $2.225 million settlement as second chair on case. Maldonado v. State, Dep’t of Corrections, 2016 WL 1551022 (Wash.Super.) - represented DOC officer who brought racial discrimination, hostile work environment, and constructive discharge claims; obtained $650,000 settlement as second chair. M.E. & J.E. v. State, DSHS, 2017 WL 1900358 (Wash.Super.) - represented girls who were molested by mother’s boyfriend after DSHS failed to properly investigate prior referrals; obtained $2.65 million settlement as second chair.

Spokane, Washington

Provided legal assistance to low income clients who are patients at Providence Health Care in the areas of safe housing, including unlawful evictions and landlord-tenant issues, and income maintenance concerns, such as obtaining and maintaining disability benefits.

Olympia, Washington

Researched and drafted legal memoranda and decisions on behalf of Justice Fairhurst; including a concurring judicial opinion, two persuasive memos distributed to all justices of the Washington State Supreme Court, and miscellaneous objective memos about the relevant law and facts of cases pending before the court

Spokane, Washington Area

Provided assistance to Chief Judge Peterson by conducting research and writing on criminal and civil legal issues pertinent to cases before the court while earning school credit for experiential learning.

Eastern District Of Washington

I represented the United States Government in the Eastern District Court of Washington for the petty offense docket, consisting of about 80 misdemeanor cases at all stages of the proceedings. I also researched and wrote memos, motions and briefs on criminal and civil legal issues to assist Assistant United States’ Attorneys.

Spokane, Wa

• Interpreted and implemented Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations to coordinate housing for over 40 homeless families through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.• Interviewed clients for eligibility, identified client needs, conducted case management, coordinated client care with other social service agencies and prepared files for an audit by the City of Spokane.

Aberdeen, Wa

• Co-developed and presented an ongoing “Know Your Rights” curriculum for juvenile offenders at the Grays Harbor County Juvenile Detention Center. • Developed a monthly legal education newspaper column and created mass transit advertisements.

Seattle, Wa

Seattle, Wa

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Thomas More Scholar; Gonzaga Law Review Vesting Editor; National Moot Court Finalist at Nationals Competition.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General