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Heather L Burgess
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Biography
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals. Heather has represented development clients on land use matters in jurisdictions across the state of Washington, successfully permitting and defending a variety of large residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Heather also represents property owners, businesses, and individuals in permitting and zoning regulatory matters under the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, and federal Endangered Species Act, including the recent listing of the Mazama pocket gopher and other prairie species for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Outside of land use, Heather is an experienced civil real estate litigator, representing clients in boundary and title disputes and real property-related claims. Heather is also a frequent speaker on Washington land use regulation at continuing legal education programs and industry seminars.
Heather was previously a partner at Eisenhower Carlson PLLC in Tacoma and an associate at Perkins Coie LLP's Seattle and Olympia offices. Before entering private practice, Heather served for thirteen years on active duty with the United States Army, six as a Judge Advocate. Heather continues to serve as a Judge Advocate in the Washington Army National Guard.
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Licensed in Oregon for 10 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Phillips Burgess PLLC
724 Columbia St. NW, Suite 320, Olympia, WA, 98501
Law Offices of Heather L Burgess
505 Broadway, Suite 408, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2019 | Land Use & Zoning
Agressive Billing
I saw in the Super Lawyer web site showing Heather Burgess to be the Super Lawyer in land use/zoning in Olympia area. Thus, I wanted to see her. However, I was required to deposit $2,500. and sign a fee agreement which I did. I then met her about 40 minutes then received a bill of $2,105. I wrote a ...
Heather L Burgess's Lawyer Endorsements
"Heather is an extremely knowledgeable, hard working and well connected attorney who achieves excellent results for her clients. I enthusiastically endorse her."
"Heather is an exceptional attorney, through and through. Her broad knowledge and experience in Land Use and Real Estate law is second to none (case in point: she serves as Editor of the Washington Real Property Deskbook, a legal reference used by numerous practitioners in Washington State). Heather's success is a direct reflection of her incredible communication and analytical skills. Heather is renown for her client-first method of practice, counseling clients every step of the way, always placing their needs first. She keeps her clients informed and does a fantastic job of ensuring they have all the tools they need to make intelligent, timely decisions in directing their matters. It is a privilege and honor to work for Heather and endorse her professionally."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Phillips Burgess PLLC
2007 - 2012
Partner, Eisenhower & Carlson PLLC
2007 - 2008
VP Development & General Counsel, Todd A. Hansen, Inc.
2004 - 2007
Associate, Perkins Coie LLP
1998 - 2004
Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army
1991 - 1998
Officer, United States Army
Associations
2014 - Present
Boys & Girls Club of Thurston CountyBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Rotary Club of LaceyMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Industrial and Office PropertiesMember, South Sound Committee
2008 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Association of Washington BusinessMember, Land Use Committee
2006 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Olympia Master Builders Association
Government Affairs Committee
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
Business and Economic Development Committee
2015 - 2016
Lacey Rotary FoundationPresident
2009 - 2015
YWCA of Pierce CountyBoard of Directors
Education
2002
U. S. Army Judge Advocate General's School
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Harvard University
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2009
Land Use Hearing Examiner's Conference
Permit Extension Ordinances & Legal Protection of Religious Land Uses
2006
Land Use Hearing Examiner's Conference
Jurisdiction of the Hearing Examiner
Publications
2009
Environmental and Land Use Law Newsletter
Maintaining Vested Rights in the Recession: New Local Permit Extension Measures and Practical Tips for Extension Applicants
N/A
Washington Real Property Deskbook (4th ed. 2012)
Vols. 5 and 6