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Samuel Rodabough is a Washington native, born and raised in the Issaquah area. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University, he returned home to earn his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law.
Mr. Rodabough began his legal career at Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal foundation dedicated to protecting property rights and individual liberties. In 2005, Mr. Rodabough served as a law clerk to Justice James M. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court. Upon leaving the Court in 2005, Mr. Rodabough was an associate at Groen Stephens & Klinge LLP until the founding of his solo firm in 2013.
Mr. Rodabough is an award-winning practitioner, who provides legal representation to homeowners, landowners, builders, developers, farmers, ranchers, homeowners associations, trade associations, and commercial and industrial property owners, among others throughout the State of Washington. His practice emphasizes land use, environmental, administrative, and real property law from a property rights perspective.
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Mr. Rodabough’s Statement:
I am extremely fortunate to be numbered among those individuals who earn a living by pursuing their passion. In my case, I am deeply passionate about property rights. As appropriately stated by the late Justice Potter Stewart of the U.S. Supreme Court:
“The dichotomy between personal liberties and property rights is a false one. Property does not have rights. People have rights.”
Lynch v. Household Finance Corp., 405 U.S. 538, 552 (1972). Thus, when “property” is correctly characterized, my charge as an attorney becomes evident. Representing clients with respect to their property is not a detached process regarding mere “dirt.” Rather, because it is deeply personal to the client, it is for me as well. For this reason, I strive to give my clients and their cases the individualized attention they deserve. I promise to provide competent and aggressive representation to each and every client.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning
40%
10 years
Real Estate
30%
10 years
Appeals
20%
10 years
Administrative Law
10%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Samuel A. Rodabough PLLC
13555 SE 36th St., Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mr Rodabough called me even though he may not have been able to accomodate my case at the time. And made sure I had found another attorney to consult with.
Posted by Loryann | September 15, 2013 | Real Estate
Sam was my shining star quarterback who triumphed in a seemingly impossible case.
The house warming gift that I received from my new neighbors was a lawsuit claiming adverse possession to a large portion of my property! I felt violated, bullied and was unable to use my own property. The first attorney that I hired handed my case over to her two year associate and urged me to set...
Samuel A Rodabough's Lawyer Endorsements
"I turned to Sam when my client had a real estate matter on the edge of my experience. He was genorous with his help, creative, and provided insights that helped me achieve a great result for my client. I highly recommend him."
"Samuel Rodabough is one of the best advocates I know for personal property rights. If you need representation on land use, zoning, eminent domain or real estate you can trust Sam and GSK to be among the best you'll find."
"I have worked opposite Sam on a number of occasions. I found him to be a highly competent attorney, a worth opponent, and a pleasure to deal with in spite of the contentious nature of the proceedings and the high stakes involved. I can recommend Sam without hesitation."
"Sam is an exceptional attorney. I worked with Sam for several years and never ceased to be impressed by his penetrating intellect, impeccable character, unwavering determination, and effective advocacy on behalf of his clients. I wouldn’t hesitate to entrust any legal matter to him."
"Sam's insight, attention to detail and work ethic combine to make him a formidable adversay and an extremely valuable advocate on your side. He has the experience necessary to deliver the highest quality of legal representation to his clients."
"Mr. Rodabough has been my professional mentor and supervising attorney since I began practicing law. He has a natural ability for grasping complex legal matters, distilling them to their essence, and then explaining them in terms that anyone can understand. He is diligent, honest, and produces an exceptional work product. He is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse his work."
"Sam is an excellent attorney and was able to achieve a great result for our client. I would recommend Sam to anyone needing a good land use attorney."
Kelly Wood
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Brian Amsbary
Land use and zoning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Rodney McFarland Award, Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights
2011
Washington State Bar Association, Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2004
Quarterfinalist, Pace National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
2003
Advanced Certificate in Legal Research, University of Washington School of Law, Legal Writing Faculty
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Samuel A. Rodabough PLLC
2005 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Groen Stephens & Klinge LLP
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk to Justice James M. Johnson, Washington State Supreme Court
2004 - 2005
College of Public Interest Law Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property Section
2009 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2006 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court - Western District of WashingtonMember
2005 - Present
East King County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
King County Bar Association, Real Property SectionMember
2005 - Present
King County Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2012
Federalist Society (Puget Sound Lawyers chapter)Executive Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Yousoufian v. Office of Ron Sims, et al., 163 Wn. App. 1008 (2011)
Adverse decision reversed
Easement Dispute/Quiet Title
Successful settlement for plaintiffs
Project Permit (Dock)
Successful settlement for plaintiff
Cutter v. McLaren, 157 Wn..App. 1004 (2010)
Affirmed on appeal.
Timber Trespass
Successful settlement for plaintiff
Lane v. Skamania County, et al., noted at 149 Wn .App. 1017 (2009)
Favorable trial court verdict affirmed on appeal
Home Builders Association of Kitsap County v. City of Bainbridge Island
Adverse trial court decision reversed
Education
2004
University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctor
2000
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2017
Fall Conference
Boundary Line Disputes and the Urban Growth Area Land Squeeze
2012
Regulatory Takings
Trying the Takings Case
2012
Is Sammamish Ready for Direct Democracy?
Local Initiative and Referendum
2011
Shoreline Master Program Updates
Shoreline Master Program Appeals
2011
Regulatory Takings
Trying a Takings Case
2010
Shorelines Training Workshop
Preparing Property Rights Defenders for Effective Advocacy in the Shoreline Master Program Update Process in Washington State
2010
Forests and Fish Rules and the Law
Takings Impacts on Small Forest Landowners
2006
Land Use in Washington
Land Use Jurisprudence from the Washington State Supreme Court
2005
Roundtable Discussion
Private Property Rights and the King County Critical Areas Ordinance
Publications
2011
Sammamish Reporter, by Linda Ball
Sammamish Citizens Want the Right of Initiative and Referendum
2011
Sammamish Review, by Editor
Sammamish Needs Initiative Ordinance
2011
Sammamish Reporter, by Ari Cetron
Sammamish to Consider Allowing Citizens Powers of Referendum, Initiative
2011
Kitsap Sun, by Christopher Dunagan
100-Foot Buffer Doesn't Apply to House Planned For Dyes Inlet Property, Examiner Rules
2004
Seattle PI, by Julia Youngs
Critical Areas a Critical Matter
Languages
English
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an easement be written simply to agree the neighbor won't build within 8.5 feet of our property?
17 Jul 2020
Q&A
How is "possession " defined in a real estate purchase agreement?
07 Jul 2020
Q&A
Can a Washington state property owner claim adverse possession of property they sold to us via warranty deed?
02 Jul 2020