Crystal Chalets et al. v. Pierce County
N/AOUTCOME: Judgment for Plaintiffs
Achieved Substantial reduction in the assessed valuations for ski area condominiums located on government owned land at premier ski resort in Washington State.
Seattle, WA
Tax Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Tax
OUTCOME: Judgment for Plaintiffs
Achieved Substantial reduction in the assessed valuations for ski area condominiums located on government owned land at premier ski resort in Washington State.
OUTCOME: Settlement substantially reducing tax assessment
Represented the Women's University Club in Seattle in resolving disputed assessment of the Club's historic clubhouse building. Settlement achieved a substantial reduction in the assessed value of the ... clubhouse to reflect the economic impact of the use restrictions that result from its classification as a landmark property.
OUTCOME: Obtained Tax Exemption for Wine Barrels
Successfully appealed assessor's refusal to grant tax exemption for winery's oak wine barrels, and obtained three year years of refunds based on assessment reduction that substantially reduced tax asse ... ssment for winery.
OUTCOME: Judgment for Plaintiffs
Successful class action challenge to water and sewer availability charges imposed on property owners by the City of Ocean Shores. City imposed purported user fees on undeveloped properties in the City ... . Obtained judgment holding that the fees were, in substance unconstitutional taxes and ordering City to make substantial refunds of the illegal fees it had collected.