Areas of Practice


Land Use

 

The world of land use is complex and nuanced, particularly in the Puget Sound region. Art’s professional background in land use law and ongoing work in Urban Planning make him well versed in this area.


Real Estate

 

If you’re looking to buy or sell property, using an attorney to help with the transaction can be considerably more affordable than a broker. Art is a member of the FSBO.org network of attorneys dedicated to helping make the transaction effortless.


Estate Planning

 

Whether you need a will updated, created from scratch, a power of attorney or advance healthcare directive, Art can help. You’re never too young or too healthy to make arrangements for the future.


Advance Healthcare Planning

 

Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive creative market. With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained attorney. We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. And if your idea has been infringed upon, our litigation team will negotiate the best possible licensing and settlement agreements.


Consumer Protection

 

Ranging from Washington Consumer Protection Act litigation to complex landlord-tenant relationships, the rights of consumers are paramount. This area represents a growing proportion of our litigation, and