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About Daniel
Biography
I am currently the FY 23 WSBA President. Prior, I am the only attorney in Washington to serve two terms as WSBA Treasurer, and from July 2017 to September 2022, I served as the District 4 Governor, the longest serving WSBA Governor on the Board of Governors. I have six years of dedicated service to WSBA through the Board of Governors, and have served on numerous committees, workgroups, taskforces, councils, and delegations on behalf of the Washington State Bar Association. I am honored to be only the second full time governmentally employed attorney to serve as Washington State Bar President! It is a tremendous honor to get to do so.
I am employed as a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney working in the Corporate Counsel Division of the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. I primarly provide civil representation to the County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Director of Financial Services, L.E.A.D. Taskforce, Facilities Director, as well as as serve as the Corporate Attorney for the South East Aging and Long Term Care Council of Governments which I helped to form in 2014. This entity provides very important services to the elderly and clients that need long term assistance. They serve Asotin, Benton, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, Kittitas, Yakima and Walla Walla Counties.
I previously served as a Law Clerk in Yakima County Superior Court for the Honorable Judge James Hutton, Jim Lust, Michael Schwab, and Robert Hackett from 2004-2007. It was a very invaluable learning experience for me, and I did that as well as worked as a Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on various ad valorem property tax matters.
In law school I received a full ride academic scholarship to Gonzaga School of Law. While there, I received 3 CALI awards for the highest grades in various classes (Criminal Procedure, Real Estate Transactions & Environmental Law Dispute Resolution). I graduated Cum Laude from Gonzaga and top 1/3 in my law class.
Since law school, I'm proud to say that I've earned designation by the Washington State Supreme Court since 2005 for providing pro bono legal assistance for at least 200 or more hours of free or reduced rate legal assistance. The access to justice and civil needs of Washington Citizens are a real issue facing our State and taxpayers, and I'm proud to do my part to try to address this through free civil legal assistance and help in preparing forms and/or navigativing the legal system for low and moderate mean financially strapped citizens.
I am an avid Gonzaga Bulldog basketball fan "Go Zags". I also am an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and Sonics fan. (Hopefully Seattle gets an NBA team in the near future.) I am a lifelong Yakima resident, and a proud graduate from A.C. Davis High School and Yakima Valley Community College.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
25%
20 years
Real Estate
20%
20 years
State, Local, and Municipal Law
15%
20 years
Elder Law
10%
20 years
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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
128 N 2nd Street Rm 211, Yakima, WA, 98901
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Daniel Dean Clark's Reviews
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Posted by Marsha | March 8, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Lawyer Daniel Clark gave us expert advice and assistance
We at the non-profit Yoga Collective of Yakima had such a great experience with Daniel Clark. And great results because of his knowledgeable information and assistance. We were able to confidently negotiate a new lease to our advantage using his guidance. And because we are a non-profit, he provid...
Posted by Marianne | August 31, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Knowledgeable and helpful
I had a short consultation with Dan. He was very helpful and knowledgeable of my situation. All possible situations were explained to me in detail. I've learned quite a bit in a few minutes of speaking with him. His consultation helped me make a final decision. Thank you!
Posted by Meghan | March 10, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Approachable and Timely
This attorney was recommended to me by a friend. I had several time sensitive questions that needed answers outside the normal work day. He was willing to field my questions and direct me to the resources I needed before my deadline, saving us time and money. I appreciate his courteous nature and eas...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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Professional and Knowledgeable
Dan is very professional and prompt when consulted. Knowledgeable in the subject manner and advised in a timely matter to correct the situation at hand. Definitely would consult with Dan again if further matters arised and highly recommend his services.
Posted by Karen | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and prompt
Dan reviewed a difficult contract, he offered great suggestions, mitigated risk. Outcome was better than expected, with no formal litigation. Dan was professional and prompt in his responses. Would highly recommend!
Daniel Dean Clark's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan was a colleague in the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's office. Dan has a keen intellect and was always striving to grow and develop. While I no longer work or live in the Yakima area, I'm very glad to see that Dan has dedicated his career thus far to public service. The citizens of Yakima County are well-served."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan has done a great job as our district governor reaching out to other attorneys and getting involved in communities outside of Yakima. He is easily accessible, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dan Clark over the last year through the Washington State Bar Association. He has shown himself at all times to be a person of integrity and extremely insightful. Dan has the great trait of being patient in forming an opinion, wanting to gather the important information, and only then making a decision. When many people rush to snap judgments based on incomplete information, a thoughtful and informed opinion from an attorney is that much more important."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan and I went to Law School at Gonzaga Law. There I found him to be an excellent student, highly knowledgeable; becoming well-versed in the laws of the State of Washington. Dan was always willing to help other students in a patient and effective manner. He was involved in many volunteer programs within the school and community. I have also known Dan through our combined work as Governors on the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors. Here he has displayed a keen insight into the complex issues; weighing each proposal with a sound, solid reasoning. Dan not only represents his constituents, he truly cares about them and the work he can do for them. He is a fine attorney and an asset to his profession as well as a loyal representative to the members in his legal community. Dan receives my highest endorsement and I am proud to serve on the Board with him."
"I have been incredibly impressed by Dan's ability to get up to speed on complex issues and figure out the right questions to ask. Dan and I serve together as Governors of the Washington State Bar Association, which is probably one of the most complex and large legal matters any lawyer would ever have to deal with. He is a diligent advocate for his constituents and brings the same work ethic and concise diagnosis skills that I am sure he uses in the practice of law."
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Experience
Honors
2018
WSBA Governor District 4, WSBA
2017
WSBA Governor District 4, WSBA
2016
Honor Roll for Pro Bono Legal Services for Public Service, Washington Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll
2015
Pro Bono Honor Roll for Public Service, Washington State Supreme Court
2015
Manager Liability Certificate, Washington Association of Counties Risk Pool Association
2014
Honor Roll for Public Service Pro Bono, Washington State Supreme Court
2013
Honor Roll for Public Service Pro Bono, Washington State Supreme Court
2012
Pro Bono Award for Public Service, Washington State Supreme Court
2011
Pro Bono Public Service Award, Washington State Supreme Court
2010
Pro Bono Award for Public Service, Washington State Supreme Court
2009
Pro Bono Award for Public Service, Washington State Bar Association
2008
Pro Bono Award Public Service, Washington State Supreme Court
2007
Drug Court Public Service Award, Yakima County Superior Court
2007
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2006
Low Income Housing Valuation Certification, Department of Revenue
2006
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Yakima County Commissioners
2005
Honor Roll Pro Bono Service, Washington State Supreme Court
2002
CALI Award Real Estate Transactions, Gonzaga School of Law
2002
CALI Award Criminal Procedure, Gonzaga School of Law
2001
CALI Award Environmental Law Dispute Resolution, Gonzaga School of Law
2001
CALI Award Creditor's Rights (UCC Article 9), Gonzaga School of Law
1999
Academic Research Excellence, Central Washington University
1999
Full Academic Scholarship, Gonzaga School of Law
1999
1999 Dean's Scholar in the College of the Sciences, Central Washington University
1997
Academic Honor Award, Yakima Valley College
1997
Phi Theta Kappa Academic Excellence Award, Yakima Valley College
1995
Scholastic Award (Top Student in Track & Field), A.C. Davis High School
1995
Senior Award Most Inspirational (Track & Field), A.C. Davis High School
1995
Academic Honor Scholar, Yakima School District
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2006 - 2009
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Yakima County Prosecutor's Office
2006 - 2007
Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2004 - 2007
Law Clerk, Yakima County Superior Court
2003 - 2004
Office Specialist, Yakima County District Court
2002 - 2004
Interim Clerk of the Board of Equalization, Yakima County Commissioners Office
1992 - 1996
Assistant Manager, Godfather's pizza
1991 - 1993
Assistant Manager, Mcneil Investments
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationGovernor District 4
2018 - Present
Washington 2-1-1Legal Counsel
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar Association Board of GovernorsGovernor 4th District
2017 - Present
W4ALegal Counsel
2014 - Present
SE ALTC COGCorporate Legal Counsel
2007 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
Yakima County Law Enforcement Against Drugs Narcotics Task ForceLegal Counsel
2004 - Present
Yakima County Bar Association
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2004 - Present
Washington Association of Prosecuting AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
National Stuttering AssociationMember
2006 - 2014
Spokane Hope SchoolLegal Counsel
2004 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Washington v. Umtuch District Court Case 6Z0636879 WSP CT
ongoing
17-2-01605-39
successfully interplead funds
17-002787-FPC13
ongoing
15-2-01314-8 Trepanier v. Yakima County
Stipulated Agreement
17-2-02768-39
Stipulated Agreed Order awarding ad valorem property taxes (won).
BTA Docket No. 89572
Stipulated agreement
Yakima County v. Certain Real Properties
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
522888
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
605810
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
17-2-01345-39
Won, reversed district court decision Y17-01550
16-00814-FLK12
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
16-10882 (LSS)
won
14-2-03983-1
Stipulated Agreement
09-1-00526-1
won
State of Washington v. Sanchez
Victory for client & public
14-2-03985-8
Won (summary judgment)
14-2-03985-8
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
14-2-03983-1
won, cash payment in lieu of real property foreclosure
14-2-01887-7
won, interplead funds to registry of court
14-2-01887-7
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
14-2-01887-7
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
14-2-01887-7 (Taylor Interpleader)
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
13-2-02557-3
won, double taxes for five years, and attorney fees.
310728 Division III COA Cook v. Hagerty
won, Division III affirmed summary judgment dismissal
12-2-01558-8
(won) Dismissed with prejudice via Summary Judgment
12-2-02686-5
Stipulated Agreement
11-2-03385-0
won foreclosure of 5804 NE Hazel Dale Avenue & 33412 NE Gable Ave.
11-2-03384-0
won foreclosure of 5804 NE Hazel Dale Avenue & 33412 NE Gable Ave.
11-2-02825-8
won, denied writ of mandamus
11-2-22237-3 SEA
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
10-2-01831-9
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
10-2-01831-9
Won case, obtained declaratory judgment & quiet title
10-2-00171-1
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
Division III NO 28563-4
(won) affirmed summary judgment ruling at trial level
10-2-00096-7
won ability to transfer properties
No. 28563-4-III
won via summary judgment, affirmed court of appeals Division III
05-2-01081-3
won via summary judgment, affirmed court of appeals Division III
04-2-02237-1
won via summary judgment, affirmed court of appeals Division III
No 27864-6
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
01-2-01543-4
won
05-2-01889-4
Obtained declaratory judgment & order of Interpleader pursuant to CR 22
08-05213-FLK13
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
08-2-02176-8 (City of Yakima
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
08-2-02176-8 (parcel 181336-31007)
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
08-2-21922-4 SEA
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
08-2-05126-0
won, affirmed ad valorem property tax valuation
07-2-00559-4
Stipulated Agreement
07-2-01977-3
Won judgment for foreclosure of real properties
07-2-01977-3
(Won) foreclosure judgment multiple parcels
522798
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
06-536672 WSP
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
522754
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
No. 27760
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
No. 29055
won, affirmed bail bond forfeiture
06-2-02052-8
Stipulated Agreement
Education
2002
Gonzaga School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Central Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Yakima Valley Community College
Associates of Arts & Science Transfer Degree
1995
A.C. Davis High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2018
WSBA BOG meeting
Geographical rotation bylaw amendment discussion
2018
SE WA ALTC COG
WA Mandatory Sick Leave
2017
Yakima County Treasurer Office Training
Collection of ad valorem property taxes in Bankruptcy
2017
Yakima County Training
Records Retention
2017
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
Unlawful Detainer Civil Liability
2017
Yakima County S.I.E.D. Board
S.I.E.D. Contracting
2017
Yakima County Prosecutor's Office Staff Training
Wage Assignment & Writ of Garnishment
2017
Yakima County Prosecutor Office
WSBA update
2017
Yakima County Financial Services/Public Services Employee Training
Recovery of Domestic Water Liens in Bankruptcy
2017
Yakima County Facilities
Retention, Bond, & Prevailing Wage Issues
2017
Yakima County Employee Training
Potential Gifting of Public Funds in Contracting
2017
Yakima County employee training
LFO collection & treatment in Bankruptcy
2017
Yakima County Employee Department Head & Elected Official Training
Public Procurement & Contracting Best Practices
2017
Yakima County Board of Equalization
Senior Exemptions
2017
Yakima County Assessors Office
BOE/BTA Appeals
2017
Yakima County Assessor's Office
Senior & Disability Exemptions
2017
WSBA Diversity
Diversity
2017
SE WA ALTC COG Quarterly meeting
Estate Planning
2017
SE WA ALTC COG monthly meeting
ILA Amendment
2017
SE WA ALTC COG monthly meeting
WA Public Records Act
2017
SE WA ALTC COG
Personal Service Agreements
2017
SE WA ALTC COG
Union Negotiation/Collective Bargaining
2017
Okanogan Bar meeting
Proposed mandatory malpractice insurance
2017
LEAD Narcotic Taskforce
Real & personal property Foreclosure
2017
L.E.A.D. Executive Board Meeting
real property narcotic foreclosure
2017
Gonzaga School of Law WSBA Diversity Event
law school Diversity
2017
Gonzaga School of Law
How to Succeed in Law School
2017
County Bar Meeting
4th District member engagement
2017
Benton-Franklin Bar Association
membership update & engagement
2016
Yakima County EMS
Yakima County EMS Tort Liability Issues
2016
Yakima County Department Training
Public Procurement
2016
Yakima County BOCC
Levy Lid lift/shift
2016
Yakima County Board of Equalization
Ad valorem property tax valuation litigation
2016
Yakima Co. Prosecutor's Office training
Writ of Mandamus
2016
SE WA ALTC COG
Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
2016
SE WA ALTC COG
Tort Liability
2016
BOCC
collection of Stormwater Fees v. Federal Government
2015
Yakima County Human Services
HOME Funding/Contracting Issues
2015
Yakima County Bar Association
Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
2015
SE WA ALTC COG
Meals With Meetings & Use of Public Funds
2015
SE WA ALTC COG
Public Contracting
2014
SE WA ALTC COG
501C3 v. ILA
2014
DSHS AAA
Conference of Governments Formation
2013
Yakima County Training
Prohibition on Political Activity & Public Funds
2013
Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office training
personal property narcotic hearing practice
2012
LEAD & CCNU
Commercial Leases
2010
Yakima County Attorney Event
BOE/BTA Practice
2006
Yakima County Superior Court
Drug Court Termination Due Process
Publications
2018
Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter
4th District Update
2018
Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter
WSBA Geographical Bylaw Amendment Update to Membership
2018
Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter
4th District Update February 2018
2018
Yakima County Sheriff's Department
Cash Deposits in lieu of Indemnification Bonds for Sheriff Writ of Executions
2018
Yakima County Elected Officials
public records act update
2017
Washington State Bar Association Bar News
WSBA 4th District Bar Update
2017
SE WA ALTC COG
Liability Insurance Update
2017
W4A
Employee v. Independent Contractor Analysis
2017
Yakima County Superior Court
Yakima County Bar welcome new/sworn in attorneys
2017
Yakima County
Ad valorem property taxes in Bankruptcy
2017
Yakima County
Treatment of LID collection through real property conveyance
2017
Yakima County
Personal Property Advance Tax Collection through Distraint
2017
Yakima County Training
Need for Liquidated Damages/Time of Essence
2017
Yakima County
Reasonable accommodations for Disabled in ad valorem property taxation collection
2017
Yakima County
Financial Banking Interlocal Agreement
2017
LEAD Executive Committee
Yakima County Law Enforcement Against Drugs Financial Analysis
2017
Yakima County Assessor's Office Training Manual
Recording of Real Property Conveyances Ministerial Duties
2017
SE WA ALTC COG employee manual policies and procedures
SE WA ALTC COG employee manual
2017
Yakima County Sheriff's Office Policy & Procedure Manual
Writ of Execution Indemnification Bonds
2017
Yakima County Sheriff's Office Civil Division
Unlawful Detainer & Sheriff Sales
2017
Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter
4th District October WSBA update
2017
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Voter Election Fraud
2017
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
real property narcotic foreclosure
2017
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Proposed Legal Malpractice Liability Insurance
2016
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
RCW 84.40.130 fraudulent filings
2016
Yakima County Public Services Training Manual
Landlord Tenant Act applicability in Condemnation Proceedings
2016
Yakima County
Seperation Agreements for Public Employees
2016
Yakima County
Writ of Mandamus re: elected officials
2016
SE WA ALTC COG
WA property tax deferral pitfalls
2016
Yakima City/County
Municipal lien recovery in ad valorem property tax foreclosure
2016
Yakima Co.
Prescriptive Easements
2015
Yakima County
Cable Franchise Contacting
2015
SE WA ALTC COG
Estate Planning
2014
Yakima County DOC Training Manual
Jail Mail & Searches
2014
SE WA ALTC COG
professional service agreements
2014
Yakima County
Public Employee Free Speech Pickering Analysis
2013
Yakima County
Public Contracting Contract Check List
2012
Yakima County
Yakima County LEAD Taskforce Financial Analysis
2011
Yakima County Interdepartment
Real Estate Transfers
2011
Yakima County Internal Department Head/Elected Official Communication
Recovery of Stolen/Lost property from employees
2010
Yakima County Training Manual DOC
Jail Medical Reimbursement
2010
Yakima County
Travel Indemnification Waiver
2007
Yakima County
Drug Court Operations Manual
2006
Yakima County Inter-Department
BOCC BOE best practices
2006
Yakima County
Yakima County Drug Court Recitivism Study
2006
Yakima County Training Manual
BOE best practices
2005
Yakima County
Extraordinary Criminal Legal Cost Reimbursement
2004
Yakima County
BOE Tax appeal update
Languages
English
Activity
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Do we have a case for adverse possession ?
13 Jul 2018
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Can a landlord evict u and give your stuff away
07 Jul 2018
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I have a contract for a DJ to perform at at wedding venue I am no longer having, Do I lose my deposit or contract fee?
09 Jul 2018