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03/25/2026

Big Win for Injured Workers in the Legislature: Expanded Access to Medical Care. Check out our latest blog for all the details. Congratulations to David Lauman and team! https://sswc-law.com/big-win-for-injured-workers-in-the-legislature-expanded-access-to-medical-care/

03/12/2026

David Snell Wins Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award
Please join us in congratulating our partner David C. Snell. David was awarded the Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award at Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association’s 118th Annual Lincoln Day Banquet on February 6, 2026.

The Marilyn Holzman Award was established by the TPCBA Friend Committee in memory of Marilyn Holzman, a Bar Association member, following her untimely death. Marilyn was a strong humanitarian whose contributions greatly benefited the community.

The purpose of the Award is to honor those that provide a kindness, or service, to their fellow Bar members.

Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Tim Lewis announced the award winner at the Banquet and had this to say about Mr. Snell and the award:

“The purpose of the Marilyn Holzman Award is to recognize a member who has established a track record of kindness and service to our bar association and its members. This year’s recipient of the Marilyn Holzman Award epitomizes these virtues. In considering how best to describe this year’s recipient, I was reminded of one of our past bar association presidents, Scott Candoo. Scott was frequently referred to as “Mr. Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association” because of the countless ways he was active in and supported our bar association over the years. Tonight’s recipient is of that same ilk. He has been a contributing member of our bar association for over 35 years, having served as bar president in 2009, on the board of trustees in 2022, 2023, returning in 2025 to present. He has served on seemingly every bar committee at some point, is a current member of the Pierce County Lawyer Magazine Committee, and a mainstay at bar events where he is welcoming to all. Please join me in recognizing this year’s recipient of the Marilyn Holzman Award: David Snell.”

Mr. Snell’s award reads:

“For devotion to the welfare of human beings striving to alleviate pain and suffering and for other philanthropic endeavors”

Congratulations to our partner, David C. Snell!

5-attorney Tacoma firm representing injured workers, collision victims and social security applicants

03/06/2026

Congratulations to David C. Snell: winner of the Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award at last month’s TPCBA Lincoln Day Banquet!

Please join us in congratulating our partner David C. Snell. David was awarded the Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award at Tacoma...

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our own David Lauman on his recent victory at the Washington State Supreme Court!

On November 6, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court issued an important ruling, holding that the “traveling employee doctrine” applies...

10/09/2025

Congratulations to our very own Kathryn Comfort, the recipient of the 2025 WSAJ Worker’s Advocate of the Year Award!

Please join us in congratulating our very own, Kathryn Comfort, the recipient of the 2025 Washington State Association for Justice’s...

04/03/2025

Please join us in welcoming our newest associate attorney, Cassandra Kline!

Please welcome our newest associate attorney, Cassandra E. Kline. Cassandra joined the firm in February 2025. Cassandra received her J.D....

10/23/2024

Have you heard? L&I has a new Light Duty Job Offer Complaint Resolution Office. Check out our blog to learn more!

Under RCW 51.32.090(4)(b), an employer may offer an injured worker light duty work while treatment is ongoing and the attending...

07/31/2024

Wondering when you should hire an attorney to assist you in your worker's compensation claim or personal injury case? Check out our latest blog post to find out!

10/05/2023

Check out our latest blog post announcing David Small’s retirement on September 30, 2023. Join us in congratulating Mr. Small for his successful 30-year legal career! David M. Small

After 30 successful years practicing law here at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, Mr. Small has chosen to retire as...

05/31/2023

For more on what’s new in workers compensation after the 2023 legislative session, check out our latest blog post!

Recording of Compelled Medical Exams (or IMEs) was the big news for injured workers this legislative session (see our prior...

04/28/2023

Introducing our newest member of the team: Payton Focht! She is our newest associate attorney. Welcome Payton!

Please join us in welcoming our newest associate attorney, Payton B. Focht. Payton started in April 2023. She is currently...