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DWTDirt offers insights and updates on land use statutes, regulations, and recent legislation, including topics such as zoning, environmental impact assessments, and land development. DWT's land use professionals share their expertise and perspectives on current legal trends and developments in the land use field.

Recent Posts

construction hard hats Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2025/01/inspector-negligence-claims-california-contracting
01.21.25
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Uncharted Territory: Are Geotechnical Inspectors Liable to Non-Contracting Parties – Including Property Owners? Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2025/01/inspector-negligence-claims-california-contracting
safety vests Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2025/01/guide-to-concurrent-delays-construction-projects
01.15.25
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From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2025/01/guide-to-concurrent-delays-construction-projects
Oregon Highway Sign Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/10/lien-priority-in-oregon-contractors-or-lenders
10.24.24
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Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon? Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/10/lien-priority-in-oregon-contractors-or-lenders
Welcome to Washington The Evergreen State sign Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/10/washington-court-decision-in-sepa-land-use-case
10.18.24
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Washington Supreme Court Ups the Ante on SEPA Threshold Determinations Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/10/washington-court-decision-in-sepa-land-use-case
windmill Link to /blogs/energy--environmental-law-blog/2024/10/washington-seeks-comment-on-renewable-projects
10.11.24
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Renewables
Two Agencies Now Accepting Comments To Shape Renewable Energy Development in Washington State Read More Link to /blogs/energy--environmental-law-blog/2024/10/washington-seeks-comment-on-renewable-projects
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/06/new-guaranty-law-for-seattle-commercial-landlords
06.24.24
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Seattle Commercial Landlords Must Take Action To Comply With Commercial Guaranty Ordinance Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/06/new-guaranty-law-for-seattle-commercial-landlords
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/06/about-washington-uniform-easement-relocation-act
06.11.24
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Solving the Easement Holdout Problem Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/06/about-washington-uniform-easement-relocation-act
construction zone Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/how-contractors-can-cope-as-material-prices-spike
05.21.24
Insights
Construction
Material Price Surges: What They Mean for Construction and How To Cope Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/how-contractors-can-cope-as-material-prices-spike
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/supreme-court-rules-on-development-fees-in-sheetz
05.20.24
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Sheetz v. County of El Dorado: The Supreme Court's Latest Restraint on Development Fees Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/supreme-court-rules-on-development-fees-in-sheetz
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/bothell-2024-comprehensive-plan-takes-shape
05.09.24
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Major Strides in Bothell's 2024 Comprehensive Plan Updates Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/bothell-2024-comprehensive-plan-takes-shape
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/washington-residential-parking-law-and-developers
05.08.24
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Too Picky Over Parking: Washington's New Residential Development Parking Law Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/washington-residential-parking-law-and-developers
Construction Contractor Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/four-dispute-resolution-options-for-contracts
05.07.24
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Construction
Check the Box: Considerations for Selecting Dispute Resolution Methods in Construction Contracts Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/four-dispute-resolution-options-for-contracts
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/bellevue-draft-2044-comprehensive-plan-advances
05.06.24
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Draft of Bellevue 2044 Comprehensive Plan Advances to City Planning Commission Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/05/bellevue-draft-2044-comprehensive-plan-advances
construction crane Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/commercial-owners-and-liquidated-damages-pros-cons
05.01.24
Insights
Construction
Should Commercial Owners Require Liquidated Damages? Read More Link to /blogs/government-contracts-insider/2024/05/commercial-owners-and-liquidated-damages-pros-cons
DWTDirt Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/04/washington-cities-can-now-defer-taxes-for-housing
04.26.24
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Washington Legislature Authorizes Sales Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing Conversion Projects Read More Link to /blogs/land-use-development/2024/04/washington-cities-can-now-defer-taxes-for-housing
aerial view of fields Link to /blogs/energy--environmental-law-blog/2024/04/epa-lists-2-pfas-as-hazardous-under-cercla
04.23.24
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Environmental Quality
PFAS Polluters Soon To Be Held Accountable Under CERCLA After Major EPA Rulemaking Read More Link to /blogs/energy--environmental-law-blog/2024/04/epa-lists-2-pfas-as-hazardous-under-cercla
No matter how complex your project is, our land use lawyers bring full-service capabilities and a strong network of connections to provide you with strategic advice, siting and permitting counsel, process management, and active resolution of disputes with regulators and stakeholders.

Overview

Land use and development
Because no two projects or clients are alike, we integrate our attorneys efficiently into your existing team and project management structure. From communications and healthcare facilities to large-scale public transportation projects, we have worked on some of the region’s largest and most complex land development projects. We strive to provide all of our clients with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your project is in good hands.

Essential public facilities
Many larger, higher-impact, or specialized land uses benefit from a body of state and local laws that require essential public facilities to be accommodated by certain cities and counties. We have successfully worked with local governments and stakeholders throughout the region to help clients establish and operate these vital developments, ranging from transit and transportation to correctional and psychiatric care facilities. While these projects can be difficult to site and permit, we find that a collaborative approach, coupled with thorough knowledge of the legal protections available to essential public facilities, is key to success.

Master-planned communities
Master-planned facilities and communities are especially complex because of the long-term nature of these plans and the effort necessary to establish and maintain them through buildout phases that can span decades. We frequently advise on the development, permitting, buildout and implementation of master-planned developments, including the land use approvals, covenants and restrictions, and other documentation to ensure a strong legal foundation for our clients’ developments, which range from mixed-use residential developments to resorts and office parks.

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04.15.25
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Public Lands and Corner-Crossing: 10th Circuit's Pivotal Decision Read More
construction hard hats
01.21.25
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Uncharted Territory: Are Geotechnical Inspectors Liable to Non-Contracting Parties – Including Property Owners? Read More
safety vests
01.15.25
Insights
From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects Read More
Welcome to Washington The Evergreen State sign
10.18.24
Insights
Washington Supreme Court Ups the Ante on SEPA Threshold Determinations Read More
windmill
10.11.24
Insights
Renewables
Two Agencies Now Accepting Comments To Shape Renewable Energy Development in Washington State Read More
map of washington
09.23.24
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Construction
Are Suppliers Subject to Prevailing Wage Rates When Supplying Materials to a Public Project in Washington State? Read More
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Practice Contacts

Graham, Clayton
Clayton P. Graham
Partner
Co-chair, Real Property Practice Group
Seattle
206.757.8052

Our Team

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Albrich, Elaine R.
Elaine R. Albrich
Partner
Co-chair, Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Practice
Portland
503.778.5423
Atkins, Linda White
Linda White Atkins
Of Counsel
Bellevue
425.646.6115
Christina Behar
Christina Behar
Paralegal
206.757.8426
Matt Cooper
Matt Cooper
Of Counsel
Anchorage
907.257.5348
Cugini, Crissa
Crissa Cugini
Of Counsel
Bellevue
425.646.6120
Marco de Sa e Silva Mobile
Marco de Sa e Silva
Partner
Bellevue
206.757.8024
Droze, Brent
Brent Droze
Associate
Co-chair, Veteran Attorneys Affinity Group
Seattle
206.757.8239
Toni Gilbert
Toni Gilbert
Paralegal
Seattle
206.757.8828
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Chet Goldman
Attorney
San Francisco
415.276.4826
Graham, Clayton
Clayton P. Graham
Partner
Co-chair, Real Property Practice Group
Seattle
206.757.8052
Greenfield, James A.
James A. Greenfield
Senior Counsel
Seattle
206.757.8055
Jamin, Olivier
Olivier Jamin
Counsel
Portland
503.778.5346
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