Falkner v. Foshaug

29 P.3d 771 (2001)

Robert FALKNER, Appellant,

v.

Michael FOSHAUG and Jane Doe Foshaug, husband and wife; Foshaug, McGoran, Sawyer & Aronoff, a Professional Services Corporation, Respondents.

No. 45326-2-I.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

August 27, 2001.

Sean Wickens, Law Offices of Sverre O. Staurset PS; Stephen J. Oelrich, Tacoma, for Appellant.

Michael B. King, James B. Stoetzer, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky, Seattle, for Respondents.

AGID, C.J.

This case presents an issue of first impression: Whether a defendant whose counsel rendered ineffective assistance in a criminal proceeding may,…