Significant Cases
Our experience allows us to offer all our clients timely, high quality legal services at an affordable price. The following Washington municipalities, special purpose districts, businesses, and individuals have benefited from Williams & Williams PSC experienced legal counsel and representation.
Significant cases
Arthur T. Lane, et al. v. The City of Seattle, Washington State Supreme Court Decision, No. 80204-1 October 16, 2008. Successfully litigated in Washington State Supreme Court on behalf of King Fire Protection Districts 2, 4, 11, 16 and 20, to establish that hydrant costs cannot be embedded in water utility rates and that those costs are the responsibility of the general municipal government. Unanimous (9-0) decision.
City of Lynnwood v. Video Only, Inc. 118 Wn. App. 674, 77 P.3d 378 (2003), review denied January 7, 2004. Successfully argued in a challenge to public use and necessity in an eminent domain action that the project must be considered as a whole and not be limited to the single property named in the suit)
Currin v. Raff, No. 50557-2-I, April 21, 2003, Unpublished Decision. Successful defense of restraining order against neighbor preventing trespass and summary judgment quieting title against neighbor’s claims of adverse possession.
Peterson v. Rayfield, No. 49527-5-I, September 3, 2002, Unpublished Decision. Successful defense of verdict in favor of our interpretation of roadway maintenance agreement which interpretation did not restrict development of client's property.
Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center, 110 Wn. App. 689, 42 P.3d 440, No. 48157-6-I March 18, 2002, review denied October 29, 2002. Reversal of trial court dismissal on summary judgment—case involves the Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act.
Gaylord v. Snohomish County et al., No. 46663-1-I, November 26, 2001 Unpublished Decision. Successful defense against attorneys fee claim by Snohomish County under Land Use Petition Act.
Faulkner v. Racquetwood Village Condominium Association, et al., 106 Wn. App. 483, 23 P.3d 1135, June 4, 2001, review denied December 2001. Successful defense of condominium unit owner against claim by crime victim and homeowners association for damages from a crime that originated in common area of condominium.
King County Fire Protection Districts Nos. 16, 36, and 40 v. The Housing Authority of King County, 123 Wn. 2d 819, 1994. Won a unanimous (9-0) decision in which the Supreme Court held that held that benefit charges imposed by Fire Protection Districts are not taxes and that the Housing Authority must contract with Fire Protection Districts for fire protection services.
Negotiated agreements
- Successfully negotiated settlements on behalf of multiple property owners for takings and damages related to the State Route 522 road improvement project. More than two-dozen properties were affected.
- Obtained a 400-percent increase in just compensation, over original offer, for property owners affected by State Route 9 realignment project. Compensation amounted to more than $1 million.
- On behalf of property owners adversely affected by the City of Bothell Wayne Curve Re-Alignment negotiated settlement of more than $1 million, a 100-percent increase over original compensation offer.
- On behalf of the City of University Place, Williams & Williams negotiated the acquisition of more than a dozen, separate parcels of real estate with a value of approximately $8 million within a three month period for an economic revitalization project, University Place Town Center. All parcels were acquired without resort to litigation.
- Williams & Williams negotiated a crucial, fire and emergency medical service agreement between King County Fire Protection Districts 44 and 46 (Mountain View Fire and Rescue, serving Auburn) and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Knowledge of state and federal law was essential, as was the ability to work cooperatively with the fire service, tribal legal counsel, numerous municipal boards, and the U.S. Attorney's Office in a highly charged political environment.
- Following the City of Renton's annexation of Benson Hill, Williams & Williams negotiated and facilitated a highly complex asset transfer including millions of dollars in facilities and equipment from King County Fire Protection District 40 to the city. Working closely with both parties, attorney Kinnon W. Williams used his experience in municipal funding, property valuation and real estate transactions to develop a financial plan allowing the city and fire department a mutual benefit under the law.
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