Special Purpose Districts

Williams & Williams PSC has a long history of providing superior legal advice and counsel to public utilities, fire protection districts, and other special purpose district clients.  We provide an effective combination of legal and public policy skills allowing our clients to confidently pursue regulatory and legislative actions as necessary.  We understand the complex and often politically sensitive management issues faced by local jurisdictions across Washington State.

Williams & Williams offer legal services within all phases of management, including—

  • Inter-local agreements
  • Government charges
  • Public employment
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  • Land acquisition, including rights-of-way
  • Land use regulation
  • Environmental mitigation

Williams & Williams respects the decision-making authority of public officials and staff.

Adopting a proactive approach, we help our clients anticipate the legal consequences of public policy decisions.  We work closely with governing board members, staff, and public interest groups to review proposed and existing policies in the light of relevant law, formulate strategies, and make decisions resulting in the best possible outcome for our clients and their constituents.

Representative clients include:

  • Kent Regional Fire Authority
  • King County Fire Districts 16, 34, and 40
  • Kittitas Fire District 7
  • Thurston County Fire District 6
  •  Nothshore Utility District