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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Fellow Listservs:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I wanted to share an update on the LLLT Program from Carla Higginson, who represents District 2 on the WSBA’s Board of Governors. Please see Ms. Higginson’s message and the attached letter from the Washington Supreme Court regarding the LLLT Program. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>“Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>I am on the Board of Governors of the WSBA, representing District 2 (San Juan, Island, Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties). I am very pleased to pass on to you the State Supreme Court’s letter dated today which discontinues the LLLT program, which is attached. The letter states in part that: “The program was an innovative attempt to increase access to legal services. However, after careful consideration of the overall costs of sustaining the program and the small number of interested individuals, a majority of the court determined that the LLLT program is not an effective way to meet these needs, and voted to sunset the program.” Note that existing LLLTs may continue to provide services in the family law arena, and any individuals “in the pipeline” as of June 4, 2020 are allowed to complete the requirements for licensing by July 31, 2021. No new LLLTs will be admitted thereafter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The excellent budget analysis over the past several months by WSBA Treasurer Daniel Clark, following a detailed report to the court last year by prior WSBA Treasurer Dan Bridges, helped focus the court’s attention on the significant cost to WSBA members since the LLLT program’s inception: $1.4 million to license 44 individuals, of which there are currently 38 in active practice. A request from the LLLT Board to spend nearly $1 million more in member dues over the next 8 years to sustain the program, and to allow LLLTs to practice in two more areas – “Washington administrative law” and “eviction and debt assistance,” was declined by the court. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The court’s action after thorough consideration of this matter is deeply appreciated by many, and I believe that we in the legal profession will continue to work together on approaches that promote an effective legal system, accessible to all. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#222222'>___________________________</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:4.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#222222'>Carla J. Higginson, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#222222'>Attorney</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#30452F'>Higginson Beyer</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#30452F'>, P.S. “ </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Warmest regards,<br><br></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:purple'>Michael S. 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