Washington Super Lawyers 2011
Admitted: 1972, Washington
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Washington State--Indian Law
Comprehensive review of the history of relationships between the State of Washington and federally recognized Indian Trbes. The paper set out the history of legal and policy actions taken by the State of Washington towards the Tribes. It also made recommedations as to creating opportunties for cooperative decision-making between public agencies and Native Amercicans. This paper was the legal basis for many cooperative compacts and contracts over the last 25 years which have added predictability and cut-down the litigation between the State and the Tribes.
Industry Group(s): Offfice Of Attorney General
Critcal Areas Ordinances and Shoreline Master Program Updates
Summary of laws relating to regulation of critical areas designated under Growith Management Act and shorelines regulated under Shoreline Management Act. The paper discusses the interplay of the GMA and SMA and cases construing the two laws. The paper discusses key provisions of the State Guidelines for updates of shoreline master programs. and suggests strategies to comment on updates of existing regulations, with emphasis on protecting existing development from new regulation or being labeled a nonconforming use or structure.
Industry Group(s): Washington State Realtors

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