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About Richard
Biography
My practice focuses on land use and real estate law, with special emphasis on large master planned developments, residential subdivisions, business parks, and commercial developments. B.A. cum laude, Yale; J.D., Univ. of Wash. School of Law. Named one of Washington's "Super Lawyers" by Washington Law & Politics 1998-2007. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning
70%
50 years | 2,000 cases
Construction and Development
30%
50 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in Washington for 49 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
999 Third Avenue, Suite 4600, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Sarah Mack
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State, local, and municipal law lawyer
Glenn Amster
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Experience
Honors
2008
Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate/Land Use), Best Lawyers in America
2008
Listed, Washington "Super Lawyer" (Land Use/Zoning), Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Listed, Who's Who in America, N/A
2008
Listed, Who's Who in American Law, N/A
2007
Listed, Best Lawyers in Seattle,
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Principal Attorney, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
1981 - 1984
Principal Attorney, Hillis Cairncross Clark & Martin
1976 - 1981
Associate Attorney, Hillis Phillips Cairncross Clark & Martin
Associations
1994 - 2001
Plymouth Housing GroupPresident & Trustee
1990 - 1992
City of Medina Planning CommissionMember & Vice Chair
1985 - 1988
Washington State Bar Ass'nDirector, Environmental & Land Use Law Section
1976 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember, State & Local Governmental Law Section
1976 - 2008
WSBA Environmental & Land Use Law SectionMember
1976 - 2008
WSBA Administrative Law SectionMember
1976 - 2008
WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust SectionMember
1976 - 2008
American Planning AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Quadrant Corp. v. Central Puget Sound Growth Mgt. Hearings Bd. (2005)
County's land use entitlements upheld
King County v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgt. Hearings Bd. (1999)
County's comprehensive plan upheld
Cougar Mountain Associates v. King County (1998)
County's denial of subdivision reversed
SORE v. Snohomish County (1983)
Zoning for H-P facility upheld
Convention Center Coalition v. City of Seattle (1986)
Permits for Convention Ctr. upheld
Education
1976
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Yale University
B.A. cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2006
Land Use 2006: Conflict & Consensus
Transportation Concurrency
2005
Growth Management Act Conference
Urban Growth Outside Urban Growth Areas
2004
The Latest on Land Use: What You Need to Know
Transportation Concurrency
2003
Developments in Land Use Law
State Environmental Policy Act
2002
Real Estate Law
Zoning and Land Use Issues
2002
Environmental and Land Use Law Section Midyear Meeting and Seminar
Co-Chair
Publications
1984
Unknown
The Master Plan Development Process: A Lawyer's Perspe
1984
Unknown
Running the Regulatory Gauntlet for Business Parks
1981
Urban Law Annual
The Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
1974
Willamette Law Journal
Land Use Planning in Washington: Overdue for Improvement