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Robert Walter Zierman
also known as Bob - BZ/JUSTICE SMILES, pllc
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Biography
Robert Zierman is a Washington attorney who helps property owners resolve neighbor disputes involving boundary lines, adverse possession, quiet title, easements, encroachments, tresspass, and related land-rights issues. He combines legal analysis with mediation-focused problem solving to help clients reach clear, practical resolutions.
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Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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Law Offices of Robert Walter Zierman
3252 28TH AVE W, Seattle, WA, 98199
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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2011 | Real Estate
Many Thanks for the AP Advice
I contacted Bob regarding a boundary line dispute with my neighbors. He responded almost immediately to my initial e-mail. I found him to be very knowledgeable about adverse possession law and felt very comfortable with his advice. I had talked to several other lawyers before speaking with him, a...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2011 | Real Estate
Thanks for the forum answer!
Many thanks for your insightful and thorough response to my adverse possession question. I was impressed with you taking the time for such a complete answer.
Robert Walter Zierman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert was professional and knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a great resource on so many property issues, and always enthusiastic about his practice."
"I have consistently found Bob to be extremely sincere and thoughtful, and very passionate about law and his chosen area of practice. I am impressed with his ability to explain his impression of things in a clear, concise manner, reflecting a true understanding of the subject matter. I would refer without hesitation."
"I've known Bob for several years and only recently I had the honor of working with him on case. He's easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about a highly specific area of practice - boundary dispute law. While Bob knows other areas of land use and real estate law, he understands boundaries! Bob publishes the Boundary Dispute Law Blog, which contains excellent information for clients and attorneys. He is also a personable attorney who works hard for his clients. I highly recommend Bob."
"Bob lives and breathes boundary dispute law and I do not know any lawyer anywhere who knows this subject as well as he does. Bob is the go-to lawyer for boundary disputes."
"I know Bob to be an honset, thoughtful, and intelligent individual who stands out as one who thinks "outside the box" to devise creative solutions to challenging problems."
"Bob is one of the most sincere, honest attorneys I have ever known. He is an authority in his field, and an all-around good person. If I needed an attorney (as a referral or for myself) in the areas of adverse possession, boundary issues, or other real property questions, I would choose Bob!"
"Bob is a tremendous advocate for his clients. He will do whatever it takes to meet the needs of his clients. He is a great lawyer who carefully assesses each matter not only based on law but also based on reasonable and practical outcomes. For any matter relating to Adverse Possession, I would recommend Bob without reservation to any potential client seeking legal help."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, Justice Smiles, pllc
2006 - 2007
Managing Director & General Counsel, Zhejiang Jiangong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Associations
2014 - Present
Northwest Dispute ResolutionConference Committee Member
2011 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2011 - Present
Land Survey Association of Washington (LSAW)Associate Member
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
University District Rotary ClubBoard Secretary
2011 - 2014
University District Rotary ClubChair, Community College Scholarship Committee
2010 - 2016
University District Rotary ClubProgram Committee Member
2010 - 2012
Seattle First United Methodist ChurchCouncil on Staff Parish Relations Committee Member
2010 - 2011
University District Rotary ClubService Committee Member
2009 - 2011
Seattle Graphic Artists GuildPro Bono Counsel
Education
2004
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Colorado College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Conference
Non-Combative Dispute Resolution
2014
Rotary Club of the University District
2014 Community College Scholarship Presentation Emcee
2014
2014
2013
Rotary Club of the University District
2013 Community College Scholarship Presentation Emcee
2012
WSS-ACSM February Meeting
New Adverse Possession Law - RCW 7.28.083
2012
Rotary Club of the University District
2012 Community College Scholarship Presentation Emcee
2012
Land Surveyors of Washington State Conference 2012
New Adverse Possession Law - RCW 7.28.083
2011
Windermere Wedgwood's Thursday Brownbag Series
Boundary Dispute Law for Real Estate Agents
2011
University Rotary Club
Ethics & the 4-Way Test Emcee
2011
University Rotary Club
Member Talk
2011
Senate Judiciary Committee
Adverse Posession ESHB 1026 for Washington State
2011
House Judiciary Committee Hearing
Adverse Possession HB 1026 for Washington State
Publications
2019
King County Bar Bulletin
Mindful Confessions of a Boundary Dispute Attorney
2015
King County Bar Bulletin
An Approach to Adapting the Antiquated RPCs
2015
King County Bar Bulletin
Adverse Possession Is Mostly Right - Let's Correct Its Slight Wrong
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
Do the Right Thing - Give Peace a Chance
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
The Trick to Finding and Chasing Down Your Passion
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
The Constitutional Order of the Global Market-State
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
The RPCs and Applying Big Data Trends to Law
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
Boundaries: The Title Lines That Blind
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
Do the Right Thing - Give Peace a Chance
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
How "Loser Pays Litigation" Could Work in America
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
An Overview of Legalist Rule in China
2014
King County Bar Bulletin
Posner on the Cons of Modern Constitutional Construction
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
The Perilous Fringe of Boundary Disputes
2013
Evergreen State Surveyor
Beyond the Math: Intent of the Common Grantor
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
The Polarity of Give and Take
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
Mob Justice as Viewed through Two Western Classics
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: The Coase Theorem is OK
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: The Academic Race To Be Equal
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: In Facebook We Trust
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: Are We Going to Reinvent Law?
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: Depicting Appellate Courts, Facts and Results
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A New Framework: Depicting Legal Elements and Predicting Case Merits
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
Madness: An Abysmal, but Necessary, Science to Behold
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
Mental Illness Casts Disparaging Shadow and Light of Hope
2013
King County Bar Bulletin
A Power Grab of Constitutional Proportions
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
Connections: The Tao of Give and Take
2012
Boundary Dispute Law Blog
What are "Wars of Reasonableness"?
2012
Boundary Dispute Law Blog
Taking a Closer Look at Washington's New Adverse Possession Law - RCW 7.28.083
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
All Technological Roads Lead to Roam
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
Concentrated Labor is Not the Only Lane to Excellence
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
Colors ... in Black and White
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
November Reflections about U.S. Citizenship
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
Yin Meets Yang in a Conflicted World
2011
Washington State Bar News
A Good Faith Attack on Land Thieves
2011
Boundary Dispute Law Blog
Congratulations Washington State! Adverse Possession Bill HB 1026 Has Been Reconciled & Signed Into Law
2011
King County Bar Bulletin
Blasting Off into the Blogosphere Community
2004
Seattle University School of Law's Prolific Reporter
Student Reacts To Question Posed By Lecture on Justice Thomas
Languages
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can we be forced to give an easement on an illegal driveway through our property
17 Dec 2011
Q&A
What RCW do I need to retain my property for adverse possession?I have maintained for 10 years with no boundry dispute
08 Dec 2011
Q&A
I just bought a property whose cedar hedge has long encroachesd another's property. Can I file for adverse possession?
25 Jan 2011