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About Glenn
Biography
My practice focuses on providing advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of real estate development, including feasibility analysis, development strategy, property acquisition, environmental review, permitting, and administrative proceedings and litigation related to these areas. I have been involved in a significant number of developments in Washington and Oregon during the last two decades, representing both private and public agency clients.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Land Use and Zoning
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47 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 20 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 47 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Kantor Taylor PC
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000, Seattle, WA, 98164
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Glenn Jay Amster's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2007
Client Review
Glenn is certainly one of the most knowledgeable and tenacious land use lawyers in Washington.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2007
Client Review
Glenn is a straightforward attorney. He has strong communication skills and is effective with diverse aduiences. His ability to work with municipalities and other legal representatives leads to win-win solutions. Adept at avoiding litigation. A skill that is sometimes overlooked however critical, is ...
Glenn Jay Amster's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Amster has a mastery of Washington land use law. His preparation and legal briefing on land use matters is excellent. His oral presentations are well organized and expertly delivered."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Richard Wilson
Land use and zoning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Selected in Best Lawyers in America since 2007, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Washington Super Lawyer, 2001-2012, Washington Law and Politics
2012
Listed in Chambers USA, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2009
LEED Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute
2007
Named Among Seattle's Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Shareholder, Lane Powell PC
1978 - 2004
Partner, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
Associations
2009 - Present
NAIOP - WA ChapterBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Washington Research CouncilBoard of Directors
2006 - 2009
NAIOP - The Commercial Real Estate Development AssociationMember, State and Local Government Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Coffey et. al v. City of Walla Walla et. al.
Joined with City in successful defense.
Education
1978
Washington University in St. Louis
JD
1970
Syracuse University
AB
Speaking Engagements
2009
Environmental Initiatives - 2009 and Beyond
State Environmental Laws and Regulations
2008
New Rules on Stormwater
Water Quality Regulation
2006
ICSC Law Conference
Major Issues in Land Use Litigation - Takings and First Amendment Issues
2006
Annual Conference
Growth Management
Publications
2009
Seattle Business Monthly
Seizing the Opportunity: Economic Crisis Brings Increment Financing to Washington
2008
Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle Landmarks rules come with built-in bias
2008
Washington CEO Magazine
CFD Financing: A New Tool for Developing Regional Infrastructure,