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- TACOMA: 253-572-1000
Condominium Attorneys
Providing legal assistance to condo owners and associations
If you own a property and wish to convert it into condominiums, there are numerous laws in the state of Washington with which you must comply. Additionally, once a condo complex has been established, many documents and agreements must be drafted, negotiated, and signed. All of these situations may be legally complicated and you should always have the guidance of an experienced condominium attorney who has a thorough understanding of all relevant laws.
If you have any questions about legal issues related to condominiums, please do not hesitate to call the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess at (206) 621-1110 or (253) 572-1000 in Seattle or Tacoma today.
Condominium Act Compliance
Washington statute Chapter 64.34 RCW1 governs the creation, alteration, management and termination requirements in our state. This Condominium Act has numerous provisions addressing the following and more:
- Condo conversions projects
- Community agreements
- Bylaws2
- Voting and quorums
- Meetings
- Contracts and lease agreements
- Rights and responsibilities of condo purchasers
Failing to comply with these many laws can result in costly fines or other legal repercussions.
In addition to compliance with the many laws, you may also be facing legal issues if a dispute arises between owners and management or any other relevant party. Having a trusted and experienced attorney can help you maintain a successful condo community while avoiding legal penalties and can assist you in resolving disputes swiftly and efficiently.
Contact an experienced condominium attorney for assistance today
Failing to comply with relevant laws during a condo conversion can cause many complications and delays in your project Additionally, having any type of discord between condominium owners and management in an established complex can cause substantial issues in the community. At the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, we work to assist condominium complexes and owners to properly draft agreements, bylaws, and to encourage compliance with these bylaws. Additionally, should an owner bring a legal claim, our experienced real estate attorneys can help you resolve the dispute in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Please do not hesitate to call the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess for assistance in Seattle at (206) 621-1110 or in Tacoma at (253) 572-1000 today.
- 1. https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=64.34
- 2. https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=64.34.324
Attorney Robert Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
