Attorney Richard Pierson, one of the most respected and experienced trial attorneys in the Pacific Northwest, is now of counsel to the firm of Williams & Williams PSC.

Mr. Pierson's career spans five decades. Since 1965, his practice has been focused on the representation of property owners in real estate condemnation disputes. He performs selective work on behalf of condemning government agencies. Mr. Pierson also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for numerous local jurisdictions.

WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH NORTHSHORE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Williams & Williams PSC is pleased to celebrate 50 years as general counsel to the Northshore Fire Department. Attorney William L. Williams began representing the department in September 1954, when it was still known as King County Fire Protection District 16. Much has changed over the years.

“The long run as secretary/legal counsel began when King County Fire District was an all-volunteer rural group and has extended through t40-plus personnel,” said William L. Williams. “It has been an interesting, enjoyable and very educational experience.”

“We are all extremely proud to have been associated with the department and its many employees for more than one-half a century.”

Williams & Williams PSC featured speakers on Real Estate Title law and Government Takings:

Kinnon W. Williams, Esq. co-chaired a comprehensive, two-day seminar on “Government Takings: The Latest on Eminent Domain and “In Effect Takings” held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.

Topics included: Washington state's plan for economic development; eminent domain and “in effect” takings laws; takings for utilities; the government trend toward limited usage rights; particulars of the Video Only Decision and an examination of the Kelo Decision.