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Address
18806 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, Washington 98011 (King & Snohomish Cos.)
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 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, Williams & Williams has served the Pacific Northwest as general and special counsel to municipalities, special purpose districts, businesses and individuals. Focusing on municipal law, eminent domain, and real estate litigation, Williams & Williams provides high quality, efficient and cost-effective representation resulting in timely and practical resolution of clients' legal issues. The cornerstones of our practice are careful attention to each individual clients' distinct needs, pragmatic strategies, hard work, and a long-term commitment to our clients' interests. This foundation has resulted in outstanding relationships with our clients, many of whom have been represented by our firm for more than half a century. Williams & Williams has comprehensive experience representing and advising municipal clients. Our firm provides an effective combination of legal and public policy skills, allowing our clients to confidently pursue both regulatory and legislative actions as required, and to anticipate problems and avoid costly legal proceedings whenever possible. Should litigation become necessary, Williams & Williams provides expert representation to our clients in all phases of trial proceedings. Our attorneys have successfully argued cases at both the appellate and state Supreme Court levels, establishing key rules of law in Washington. Statement of PracticeEminent Domain, Condemnation, Inverse Condemnation, Property Rights, Real Property Law, Real Estate Law, Municipal, Law, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Land Acquisition, Special Purpose Districts, Criminal Law, Labor and Employment Law, Arbitration and Mediation. Year Established: 1953
Firm Size: 4
Representative Clients:Northshore Utility District
King County Fire Protection Districts 16, 34, 40
Kitsap County Fire Protection Districts 2, 7, 10, 18
Kittitas County Fire Protection District No. 7
Thurston County Fire Protection Districts 6
City of University Place
City of Mountlake Terrace.
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Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards - American Express
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Address18806 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011, (King & Snohomish Cos.)
PhonePhone: 425-486-8138
Fax: 425-485-8449
Website
http://www.williamspsc.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: By Appointment Only
Kinnon William Williams (Managing Partner) born Seattle, Washington; admitted to bar, 1986, Washington; U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: University of Washington (B.A., Political Science, 1982); University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1986); National Institute of Trial Advocacy. KINNON W. WILLIAMS is the Managing Partner of Williams & Williams, PSC, located in a historic building in Bothell, Washington. His practice focuses on eminent domain and the representation of special purpose districts. He has spoken at national conferences and has published articles on land acquisition, including co-authoring the Chapter on Eminent Domain in upcoming revision to the WSBA Real Property Desk Book. He has extensive experience in representing boards and commissions on matters involving real estate acquisition, public works projects, taxation, impact fees, and financing options. On behalf of private and public clients, serving as special counsel, he has defended and prosecuted eminent domain actions related to a variety of public works projects. In addition to acting as lead counsel in numerous trials, Mr. Williams has successfully argued cases before both the Washington State Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Mr. Williams received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 1982, and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon, in 1986. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1986. Member: King County Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Division, 1992-2007); Washington Fire Commissioners Association; Washington Fire Chiefs Association. Reported Cases: Arthur T. Lane et al. v. City of Seattle, et al. 164 Wn.2d 875, 194 P.3d 977 (2008); City of Lynnwood v. Video Only, Inc. 118 Wn. App. 674, 77 P.3d 378 (2003), review denied January 7, 2004; Currin v. Raff, No. 50557-2-I (April 21, 2003, Unpublished Decision); Peterson v. Rayfield, No. 49527-5-I (September 3, 2002, Unpublished Decision); Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center, 110 Wn. App. 689, 42 P.3d 40 (No. 48157-6-I March 18, 2002, review denied October 29, 2002); Gaylord v. Snohomish County et al., No. 46663-1-I (November 26, 2001, Unpublished Decision); Faulkner v. Racquelwood Village Condominium Association, et. al., 106 Wn. App. 483, 23 P.3d 1135 (June 4, 2001), review denied (December 2001); King County Fire Protection Districts Nos. 16, 36, and 40 v. The Housing Authority of King County, 123 Wn. 2d 819 (1994). Transactions: Acquired more than a dozen separate parcels of real estate, most with existing buildings and operating business, on behalf of the City of University Place, WA, during an approximate 3-month span without resorting to litigation. These parcels, costing approximately 8 million dollars, formed the foundation for the City's Town Center project, designed to revitalize the City's economy; acquired numerous other parcels on behalf of the City with only one action being contested out of approximately two-dozen parcels. Successfully negotiated fire and emergency medical service agreements between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and King County Fire Protection Districts Nos. 40 and 46. Negotiated fire and emergency medical service mitigation packets on behalf of fire districts with Northridge and Blakelyridge UPDs outside of Redmond, WA, requiring a developer to build and equip a Fire Station serving the plan development. Practice Areas: Eminent Domain; Real Estate; Municipal Law.Email: Kinnon William Williams
——————————Joseph H. Marshall (Attorney) born Seattle, Washington; admitted to bar, 1999, Washington. Education: University of Washington (B.A., English, magna cum laude, with distinction, 1991) Phi Beta Kappa; Cornell University (M.F.A., English/Poetry, 1995); University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1999). Joined Williams & Williams PSC as staff attorney in 2006; focus on real estate law and criminal defense. Previous experience includes: Associate Attorney, Stein, Lotzkar & Starr, PS, Inc., 2005-2006; Staff Attorney, King County Defender Association, 2000-2005; Williams & Williams PSC, 1999-2000; Intern, Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, Summer 1997. Lecturer/Instructor, Expository and Creative Writing, Cornell University. Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, National Criminal Defense College, Mercer Law School, 2003. Member Northshore Rotary Foundation. Member: King County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Northshore Rotary. Reported Cases: Lane, et al. v. City of Seattle, et al., 164 Wn.2d 875; 194 P.3d 977; 2008 Wash. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI; Eminent Domain; Real Estate; Municipal Law.Email: Joseph H. Marshall
Lisa Marie Hammel (Attorney) admitted to bar, 1996, Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. Education: General Motors Institute (B.S., Industrial Engineering, 1988); Seattle University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1996). Professional experience: March 2009-Present, Williams & Williams PSC, Bothell, WA. February 2008-March 2009, Salmi & Gillaspy, Kirkland, WA. 2003-2008, Kingman Ringer & Horne, Seattle, WA. 2002-Present, Seattle, WA. Arbitrator for Snohomish County and King County Mandatory Arbitration Programs. 1996-2003, Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey, Seattle, WA. 1996-Present, Eastside Legal Assistance, Kirkland, WA. Volunteer Attorney. 1988-1996, Texaco Lubricants Company, Seattle and Detroit, Lubrication and Tribology Engineer. 1983-1986, Cadillac Motor Car, Detroit, MI. Manufacturing Engineering. NBI - Construction Law, Speaker, "Making the Construction Project Work,: January 23, 2006, Seattle, Washington Half Moon Seminars for Professional Engineers, Speaker, "Testifying as a Witness In a Civil Case," April 28, 2006 Half Moon Seminars for Design Professionals, Speaker, "Testifying as an Expert," October, 2007 WSBA CLE - Mold & Moisture CLE, Speaker, "A Landlord's Responsibilities to Residential Tenants," November, 2007 Professional memberships Washington State Bar Association No. 26069, American Bar Association, King and Snohomish County Bar Associations, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association, Admitted to Federal District Courts in Eastern and Western Washington Professional recognition: Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" for Everett Court Commissioner Seat, January, 2006; Law & Politics "Rising Star" 2002, 2006. Member: King and Snohomish County, Washington State and American Bar Associations; Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association.Email: Lisa Marie Hammel
OF COUNSELRichard W. Pierson (Of Counsel) born Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; admitted to bar, 1963, Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Washington State University (B.A., 1957); University of Washington (J.D., 1962). Phi Delta Phi. Co-Author: Eminent Domain Section of WSBA Real Property Deskbook. Frequent Lecturer on Condemnation Law for statewide seminars. Deputy Prosecutor, King County, 1963-1965. Member: King County, Washington State (Chairman, Corrections Committee, 1974-1975; Member, Special District Court Disciplinary Board, 1980-1985) and American (Regional Chairman, Administration of Criminal Law and Prison Reform Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1970-1973) Bar Associations; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. [Capt., U.S. Army Artillery, 1957-1959]. Reported Cases: Sequin v. Eide, 645 F.2d 804, 1981 U.S. App.; Dearinger v. United States, 468 F.2d 1032, 1972 U.S. App. Practice Areas: Eminent Domain; Real Estate Law; Land Use Law; Mediation; Arbitration.Email: Richard W. Pierson
All attorneys are members of the Washington State Bar Association.
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