LAND USE & PROPERTY LAW, PLLC is a boutique law firm located in Gig Harbor that focuses exclusively on land use and property law. With each attorney bringing over 30 years of specialized experience, the firm efficiently and economically addresses complex regulatory challenges faced by property owners, developers, corporations, and small businesses in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
The firm is distinguished by its deep expertise in navigating intricate permitting processes, advocating against arbitrary government actions, and protecting constitutional property rights. It serves clients throughout the Puget Sound region, including Pierce, Snohomish, and King Counties, and emphasizes affordable, high-quality legal representation tailored to both individual and business needs.
Services Offered
- Land Use Permitting and Subdivision Approvals
- Zoning and Mining Permits
- Environmental Law and Wetlands Regulation
- Shoreline Management Act Compliance
- Growth Management Act Guidance
- Critical Area Regulations
- Forest Practices Act Permits and Appeals
- Government Enforcement Action Defense
- Property Rights Protection
- Boundary Disputes
- Easement Agreements and Disputes
- Adverse Possession Claims
- Nuisance Actions (e.g., noise, odors, aesthetic blight)
- Trespass and Waste (illegal tree cutting) Issues
- Water Rights and Well Permits
- Homeowners’ Association (HOA) Covenant and Bylaw Drafting
- HOA Representation and Member Dispute Resolution
- Mediation Services for Property and Neighbor Disputes
- Real Property Development Advisory
- Business Permit Acquisition
- Litigation in State and Federal Courts, including Appellate Practice
- Administrative Appeals to the Pollution Control Hearings Board
The firm serves clients across the Puget Sound area, including Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bremerton, Everett, and surrounding communities. Its attorneys are trained mediators, with one also serving as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), enhancing their capability to resolve disputes effectively and amicably.
