Traci Lyn Shallbetter

Traci is working as in-house counsel at this time. Traci advises on a wide range of real estate and land use issues, representing local and national clients in all aspects of real estate acquisition, development, and disposition.  Her practice includes negotiating and drafting leases and real estate purchase and sale agreements, and providing counsel on all aspects of real estate development.  She is an expert in easements, covenants, and all aspects of land use permitting.

She has facilitated multi-million dollar real estate transactions, negotiated complex, multi-party development agreements, and facilitated all phases of real estate development for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial projects.  Traci also has a wealth of experience with homeowner associations and management.  In addition to her real estate experience, Traci has advised clients on land use compliance surrounding the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act provisions; negotiated plat and master plan conditions with local governments and stakeholders; and litigated land use cases involving exactions, takings, moratoria, and various statutory and constitutional issues. 

Areas of Focus

Real Estate

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Purchases, Sales, and Related Transactions

Residential and Commercial Leasing

Contract Drafting, Interpretation, and Dispute Resolution

State Environmental Policy Act, Growth Management Act, and Shoreline Management Act Issues

Easements, Restrictive Covenants, Conservation Agreements, Development Agreements, and Latecomer's Agreements

Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Issues

Land Use Disputes, Hearings and Appeals

Water Right Transfers and Water Law