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STATE OF WASHINGTON v. GARY RIDGWAY
The Defense of the Green River Killer

The Green River murders involved at least 49 victims, young women who had been murdered or had disappeared from 1982 to 1984. My twenty years of experience, especially with death penalty cases and cases involving DNA, put me in the position of co-lead counsel
 

There have been some changes recently and we are pleased to announce that the new name of the law firm is HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO PLLC. Partner Cynthia Irvine leads the firm's outstanding Immigration Law department. The firm's website has changed too. We can be found at www.hiplawfirm.com. Likewise, Mark's new email address is mprothero@hiplawfirm.com.

Hanis Irvine Prothero is also pleased to announce that long-time Kent attorney Ray Gessel has joined the firm. Ray is a veteran civil litigator whose practice emphasizes estate planning, probate, and bankruptcy. Also, a new associate has accepted a position at the firm - Derek Van Nest. Derek is also a Kent native. Derek's practice will emphasize personal injury, but the criminal department also will use his expertise in civil forfeiture and related criminal defense matters.

Click Here to find out more about Mark Prothero's book Defending Gary: Unraveling the Mind of the Green River Killer

Ridgway shares his cell with his Bible and TV
King County Journal, 11/23/05

Looking into the mind of a serial killer: Gary Ridgway's attorney attempts to explain motives
King County Journal, 05/17/06

Attorney's new book takes you to Ridgway's murder trial Gary Ridgway's attorney attempts to explain motives
The Seattle Times, 06/02/06

Green River killer's defense lawyer pens new book
Northwest Cable News, May 31, 2006



2006-05-31

One after another, the Green River killer admitted he took the lives of more than 70 young women. The hunt for a suspect galvanized the Seattle-Tacoma area for more than 25 years. Finally the killer had a face: Gary Ridgway. The new novel "Defending Gary" describes the search for justice through the eyes of Mark Prothero, Ridgway's defense attorney.



Mark was quoted in two articles in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

  • February 2, 2008 - article on new sex offender legislation, including one to expand the state's DNA database Click here to read more.

  • January 24, 2008 - article on a new board game based on serial murder trivia Click here to read more.


On February 14, 2007, Mark Prothero testified before the Washington State House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill which would create a task force to study the Washington death penalty and place a moratorium on executions in Washington while the study is completed. Many other interested parties testified, including Washington criminal defense attorneys and death penalty experts Mark Larranaga and Jeff Ellis.
To listen to the testimony, click on the following links:


"In April 2006, Greg Girard and Mark Prothero were named "2006 Trial Lawyers of the Year" by the Western Washington edition of "Presumed Innocent" magazine.

In May of 2006, Prothero and Girard prevailed in the Washington Supreme Court in the case of State v. Hanson. The court's unanimous 9-0 ruling guarantees expert witnesses at public expense for indigent clients represented by privately-retained or pro bono counsel. The case was consolidated with another defendant, well-represented by Steve Witchley of Ellis, Holmes, and Witchley, PLLC, a Seattle criminal defense firm. Mr. Witchley presented the oral argument and did an excellent job.

Mark was featured in the Seattle Times Sports section on 2/13/07. Click here to see the article.

Mark was quoted in a recent Everett Herald article about forensic DNA. Click here to see the article.

Mark wrote a guest editorial about capital punishment that was published in the King County Journal on September 20, 2006. Click here to view the editorial.

Mark wrote a guest editorial about capital punishment that was published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on October 10, 2006. Click here to view the editorial.

Mark Prothero was named one of Washington State's criminal defense SUPERLAWYERS for 2006 and 2007 by Washington Law and Politics magazine. For more information about this honor, see www.superlawyers.com

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SPEAKER

For many years, Mark has been making presentations to various groups on different topics dealing with criminal justice. He has spoken to a wide variety of audiences, including students in high school, community college, university, and law school, bar associations and lawyers, prosecutors, court clerks, court reporters, judges, Rotary and Kiwanis groups, and fund-raisers for non-profit foundations.

Topics:

  • Behind-the-Scenes of the Defense of the Green River Killer
  • Capital Punishment
  • Forensic Science in the Criminal Justice System
  • Forensic DNA in the Criminal Justice System
  • Trial Etiquette and Ethics

Mark will giving presentations on his behind-the-scenes perspective of the Green River Killer case at:

  • Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound, April 9th at 11:00am at the Kent Police Training Center

References:

    David Novak, Lake Forest Park Rotary Club - "It was one of the most interesting and attention-holding presentations we have had in quite some time. Our only regret was that there was not enough time."

    Shannon Henderson, Kentwood High School - "This talk, accompanied by a superb PowerPoint project, sparked in my students an excitement in the field of law...I highly recommend Mark Prothero and his presentation as a highly educational experience. He has the ability to positively impact and educate our youth."

    Ed Donnerstein, Dean, University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - "The lecture provided a fascinating insider's perspective that most would never be able to obtain. In addition, many students, faculty, and community members in attendance that day have mentioned to me how impressed they were with the presentation."

If you or someone you know would be interested in having Mark speak to a group, please contact him regarding dates.

Mark's daughter Marley defended her State championship in the 200 Individual Medley at the Washington State High School Girls Swimming Championships on November 10, 2007. She was also 3rd in the 100 Breast. She earned All-American consideration in both events. Here are links to a Seattle Times article about Marley and Mark and her swimming and his swim coaching:


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