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Kinnon William Williams

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Overview

Practice Areas

25% Government
23 years
25% Real Estate
23 years, 100 cases
25% Litigation
23 years, 100 cases
20% Land Use / Zoning
23 years
5% General Practice
23 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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18806 Bothell Way Ne

Bothell, WA 98011

Office: 425-486-8138
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Languages Spoken

English

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Williams & Williams PSC Staff: (left to right) Christine Knoke, Lisa Hammel, Joseph Marshall, Kinnon Williams, Juli Gerimonte, and Ashley Summers. (not pictured: Richard Pierson)

(left to right) Attorney's Lisa Hammel, Kinnon Williams and Joseph Marshall.

I began my career in 1986 as a criminal prosecutor for Pierce County; since then I have successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials. Since entering... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 2 reviews “Fire Service” Posted by: Melvin, about 1 month ago. Client Review: Kinnon has been the Fire District’s attorney for several years. During this time he has walked the agency through many issues where his experience,... more Flag “Kinnon Williams-an outstanding attorney” Posted by: Craig, 2 months ago. Client Review: I worked with Kinnon Williams for years when I was an elected official and Kinnon was the Fire District's legal counsel. Kinnon is exceptionally... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 6 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I highly endorse Kinnon. As the President of a local neighborhood association, I have relied on Kinnon's excellent advice regarding various issues... more Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Knapp , Seattle (WA), 2 months ago I first met Kinnon as opposing counsel on a commercial real estate transaction. We have since worked together as presenters at CLE seminars. Kinnon... more Endorsement from lawyer: Lana Floyd , Seattle (WA), 3 months ago View all 6 endorsements

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“Fire Service”

Posted by: Melvin, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Kinnon has been the Fire District’s attorney for several years. During this time he has walked the agency through many issues where his experience,... more

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“Kinnon Williams-an outstanding attorney”

Posted by: Craig, 2 months ago.

Client Review: I worked with Kinnon Williams for years when I was an elected official and Kinnon was the Fire District's legal counsel. Kinnon is exceptionally... more

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6 endorsements

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I highly endorse Kinnon. As the President of a local neighborhood association, I have relied on Kinnon's excellent advice regarding various issues... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Knapp , Seattle (WA), 2 months ago

I first met Kinnon as opposing counsel on a commercial real estate transaction. We have since worked together as presenters at CLE seminars. Kinnon... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lana Floyd , Seattle (WA), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

27 years since Kinnon William Williams was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1986	05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Oregon School of Law	Law	Juris Doctorate	1986
University of Washington -Seattle	Political Science	Bachelor of Arts	1982

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
2013 Washington Super Lawyers list	Super Lawyers	2013
City of Mountlake Terrace Town Center Plan	Governor's Smart Communities Award: Christine Gregoire	2009

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Judicial Campaign Fairness Committee - Chair	King County Bar Association	2012–present
Judicial Conferening Committee	King Couty Bar Association	2011–present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3

Answers:	5	Legal Answers
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	1	Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

Arthur T. Lane, et al. v. The City of Seattle

Outcome: This was a 9-0 decision.

Currin v. Raff

Outcome: See description below.

Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center

Outcome: Review denied.

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Co-author of chapter on Eminent Domain	Washington State Bar Association Real Property Deskbook	2010
"Leaders in the Practice of Eminent Domain"	Forbes Magazine	2009

See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Ethics for Local Government Officials	Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts Commissioner Workshop	2013
How to Become a Judge	Washington State Association for Justice Webinar	2012

Open Public Records Act	Washington Fire Chiefs Association Legal Conf	2012
Public Disclosure - How it Applies to Fire Departments	Washington Fire Chief's Association Conference	2012
Who Pays for Fire Hydrants: An Update	Washington Association Sewer & Water District's Spring Conference	2012
Mediating the Condemnation Case	The Seminar Group - Issues in Condemnation	2012
Types & Peculiarities of Easements - Process of Creating & Enforcing New Easements	The Seminar Group - Easements in Washington	2012
The Process of Condemnation	The Seminar Group - Issues in Condemnation	2011
Resolving & Litigating Boundary Disputes	National Business Institute - Boundary Issues and Easement Law	2011
Government & Redevelopment	Mercer Island City Council Planning Meeting	2011
Asset Transfer - A Case Study	Washington Fire Commissioners Association Annual Conference	2010
The Eminent Domain Process	The Seminar Group - Issues in Condemnation	2010
Public Roads: Creation and Use	Road and Easement Law from A to Z	2010
“Succeeding in Tough Times”	Rubic, LLC	2009
“Relax…You’re Just Testifying”	International Right of Way Annual Conference	2009
Winning Strategies: Success in the Practice of Law	Washington State Bar Association	2008
Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes	National Business Institute	2008
“Road and Access Law: Researching and Resolving Common Disputes”	National Business Institute	2008
Relocation Issues in Eminent Domain Conference	Law Seminars International	2008
You Asked for It: The Essential Guide for Solo and Small Firm Practioners	Washington State Bar Association	2007
Government Takings: A comprehensive One-Day Workshop	Law Seminars International	2007
Valuation of Critical Areas Following Citizens Citizens Alliance & Futurewise	International Right of Way Assoc. Region 7	2007
Taking the Fear Out of Land Acquistion	Fire Chiefs Station Style Conference	2007
The New Face of Public-Private Partnerships and Litigating the Eminent Domain Case	Law Seminars International	2006
The Latest on Eminent Domain and "In Effect" Takings Law Conference	Law Seminars International	2005
City District Relationships	Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts	2002
Administrative Hearings: What Judges Really Want to Hear	Washington State Bar Association	1998
Advising and Defending Public Officials	Conference	1996

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Kinnon William Williams