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Piper provides legal services specifically tailored to meet the needs of clients in a timely manner. She strives to make a positive difference in lives of her clients through her work. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound and received her law degree in 1994 from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She began her legal career as a public defender representing clients in District and Superior Courts in Pierce and Snohomish Counties. In 2000, Piper took a position with United States Senator Maria Cantwell collaborating on solutions for community leaders and constituents throughout Northwest Washington. Following this policy and outreach work, Piper continued to use her legal skills and experience in government to work for a statewide nonprofit. In 2006, Piper took time to focus on raising her two children. During this time, Piper handled cases pro bono for the King County Bar Association and advocated for children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Since moving to Bainbridge Island, Piper has volunteered as a mediator with the Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center.
Piper handles property matters, real estate transactions and land use, as well as business issues and limited estate planning. Piper serves as a judge pro tempore for Bainbridge Island Municipal Court and Kitsap County District Court. She also serves as a trustee for the Kitsap County Bar Association and as a board member for the Bainbridge Island Schools Foundation.
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Acquired: 1994
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182 Ericksen Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110-1858
17 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jane | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Legal assistance in transferring ownership of a small business
Piper provided advice, guidance and support throughout a long process that resulted in the successful transfer of ownership of a small business. This was a complicated transfer and required Piper's expertise and persistence working with me as well as the new owner. She had contacts and knowledge tha...
Posted by Kate | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Wise, dedicated counsel
I hired Piper to represent me in a transaction involving a business acquisition. The transaction was complicated in a number of ways, and Piper's advice throughout--which involved both supporting me and at times challenging me--was invaluable. In addition to the quality of Piper's work, I also apprec...
"Piper is an exceptional attorney who is smart, trustworthy, knowledgeable and experienced. She embodies all the qualities of a well rounded attorney . Result driven she will achieve the best possible client outcome!"
"I write this endorsement having been on opposing sides. Piper works very hard for her clients and is well respected in our legal community. She is excellent at research and has an outstanding courtroom presence."
"Piper goes above and beyond to ensure that everything she touches is handled in a manner that is highly skillful, well-organized, and thoughtfully tailored to the unique needs of her clients. She is also a bright light in our community, sharing her professional time and talents with many organizations and service groups."
"Piper Thornburgh has been a colleague and friend for almost 20 years. Her reputation for hard work, integrity, and achieving her clients' goals is beyond reproach. She is respected by judges, attorneys, and public officials, and can provide a level of well-rounded legal representation that is rarely found in a single attorney."
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2017
Best of Bainbridge, Finalist, The Bainbridge Island Review
2015 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Bainbridge Island Municipal Court
2015 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Kitsap County District Court
2014 - Present
Certified Mediator, Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center
2014 - Present
Attorney/Principal, Piper Thornburgh Law, PLLC
2011 - 2014
Board Member, Port Madison Water Company
2007 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, King County Bar Association Legal Clinic
2005 - 2007
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Dependency CASA Program of King County
2003 - 2005
Director of Leader Engagement, Washington Health Foundation
2001 - 2001
Attorney, Driscoll & Hunter, Hearings Examiners
2001 - 2003
Director for Northwest Washington, United States Senate, Office of Maria Cantwell
2000 - 2000
Deputy Political Director, 5th District of Washington Congressional Campaign for Tom Keefe
1995 - 2000
Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defender Association
1995 - 1995
Attorney, Pierce County Department Of Assigned Counsel
2021 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationVice President
2019 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationSecretary and Member of Executive Committee
2018 - Present
Bainbridge Island Schools FoundationSecretary/Executive Committee
2014 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2020
Kitsap County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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