Brian Fahling

Mr. Fahling has deep experience in many areas of the law. He has represented clients in cases in many different areas of the law, including complex civil and constitutional tort litigation, employment law, probate litigation, civil conspiracy and legal malpractice, and defense of private corporations and municipalities. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Fahling also serves as a judge pro tem and commissioner pro tem for Snohomish County Superior Court. After serving five years as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office he went on to a national litigation and appellate practice for 14 years. Mr. Fahling is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, twelve U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal, nine federal district courts and he has been admitted pro hac vice to many other federal and state courts across the nation. Mr. Fahling has been lead counsel in more than three hundred trials and appeals. He was lead counsel in the successful defense of several corporations in a $300 million dollar lawsuit and he has represented United States senators and congressmen, and the states of Mississippi and Alabama, in amicus briefs to the United States Supreme Court. He has taught trial and appellate practice courses nationally and internationally. SECOND CHAIR SERVICES With more than 20 years of experience as a litigation, trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Fahling has spent tens of thousands of hours preparing for, trying and winning cases in federal and state courts across the nation. Mr. Fahling is a nationally recognized legal commentator and an accomplished litigation, trial and appellate trainer. Now, with Second Chair Services, Mr. Fahling is available to support you and your team in preparing to assist your client. Trial Services Second Chair Services offers support and consultation for the trial attorney preparing a case for trial in federal and state tribunals. Trial services include a file review and discussion of a specific case, off record consultation and preparation of theory, the development of themes, witness preparation, preparation of examinations and Second Chair in court, of counsel services. Litigation Services Litigation assistance includes discovery preparation, document review and production, brief writing; legal research and memoranda drafting, preparation of opinion letters and deposition appearances. Appellate Services Appellate services include researching and writing your brief for the US Supreme Court, Federal Courts of Appeal and Washington Appellate courts. Second Chair Services also provides generalized training to attorneys or groups of attorneys looking to expand their trial and skills before the courtroom calls. Whether you are a new attorney looking for expert training, support and consultation, an expert attorney looking for a sounding board or a public or private firm looking to train staff in the art and science of effective trial and litigation techniques, a solo practitioner who needs help responding to motions in limine, or in-house counsel for a company who needs a quick but in-depth analysis of a discrete area of law, with Second Chair Services you will be equipped to maximize the opportunity for success for each and every client. We look forward to speaking to you about how Second Chair Services can assist you with your litigation, trial and appellate training, support and consultation needs.