Lindquist New Year Newsletter

Anniversary

You can't always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes you might find you get what you need."

When I saw The Rolling Stones in Seattle a few years ago, I thought it would be the last time. I was wrong.

Sloane and I saw the Stones just outside San Francisco this year and it was the best time.

This is the Tenth Anniversary of the Lindquist New Year Newsletter, which covers music, movies, books, professional and personal highlights. Thanks for reading every year, or some years, or maybe for the first year!

We appreciate our friends more and more each year.

School

In our biggest news, Sloane, now 14, started Bellarmine Prep. So far, so good. She will be trying out for the tennis team in spring.

Meanwhile, Sloane's musical taste continues to evolve with the help of excellent parenting. Besides The Rolling Stones, she enjoys Depeche Mode, the Cure, The Beatles, U2, and lately I've been playing Bob Dylan for her. Dylan is an acquired taste apparently.

In the midst of her busy life, Sloane made her screen debut in Peter Farrelly's new Mark Wahlberg movie, which was shooting in Australia on the Gold Coast. Sloane shares a scene with Mark. He was gracious and let her know the paparazzi were posting pics of them together.

Finally, Sloane is busy with Biscuit, her new blond dog, which has, of course, become our new blond dog. He looks and acts a little like Enzo in The Art of Racing in the Rain, but doesn't talk as much.

Chelsea continues to work as Director of Communications, Marketing, and Advancement for Bates Technical College. More people are choosing technical education over traditional four-year colleges these days.

Thanks

I'm happy to report Mark Lindquist Law was voted "Best Personal Injury Firm" in Pierce County, 2024. Thank you.

This public recognition validated my philosophy of only taking on select cases and select clients. Our boutique approach allows us to deliver the best service and best results.

There is no better feeling that knowing you did absolutely everything possible for a client. This year, I resolved a case against the City of Tacoma for $14.9 million. We also won several other large awards that were big victories for our clients.

In April of 2025, my case against Boeing in the crash of the Max 8 in Ethiopia will finally go to trial in Chicago federal court. The Lion Air crash cases are all resolved.

We also represent 34 passengers from the Alaska Airlines Max 9 door plug blowout at 16,000 feet. That case likewise is rolling forward toward accountability and justice.

Meanwhile, I continue to do "expert legal commentary" for local and national media and I always appreciate hearing your feedback, thanks.

Finally, contrary to rumor, I'm not moving ML Law to Hawaii where the cover photo was shot. Everything I want and need is here, except when I travel for my band or ocean fix.

Seabrook

We've enjoyed Urban Ocean at Seabrook, our two-bedroom getaway. We are turning it into a rental though because we recently purchased a four-bedroom loft in Seabrook with extra tall windows looking out on the ocean.

What's this mean for you? We have room for friends and family to visit! Please call ahead first though.

Also, before visiting, I must insist you watch 'The Truman Show," because that's the feel of Seabrook.

As John F. Kennedy said, "We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came."

Books

No newsletter is complete without book recommendations. Ryan Holiday has a new book out -- Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.

This is the third book in Ryan's Stoic Virtues series. If I didn't send you a copy for Christmas, and you want one, let me know. Books are the best gifts.

Walter Issacson wrote the smartest biography of Steve Jobs I read. So this year I picked up Issacson's bio of Elon Musk, which is equally brilliant and especially timely.

As for my own writing, the day job is slowing down my current projects, but I do occasionally update my author site. I'm encouraged by notes and posts I still see about Never Mind Nirvana or The King of Methlehem, thanks.

We wish you all a happy, peaceful, and prosperous 2025 where you get what you need.

Thanks for reading.

Gratefully,