Top Real Estate Lawyers Near Me in Tacoma Area

Salvador Mungia graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984 with honors. After clerking for a Washington Supreme Court Justice in 1984-1985 and a federal district court judge in 1985-1986, he began private practice with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell where he has practiced from 1986 to the present.. Sal is a past president of the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, the Western States Bar Conference, and Legal Aid for Washington.  He is a member of invitation-only legal associations including the American Board of Trial Advocates and Litigation Counsel of America.  He has been designated as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics from 2008 to the present.  He is rates as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell -- its highest possible rating for both ethics and legal ability.. He has tried cases in federal and state courts throughout Washington State and has argued appeals at all levels of state and federal appellate courts.  A primary focus of Sal's practice is medical negligence actions on behalf of patients.  Sal has represented clients in lawsuits against doctors, nurses, emergency room physicians, and nursing homes involving death, paralysis, brain injuries and loss of life to babies.  Sal also represents clients in civil rights actions, real property disputes, contract disputes, condemnation actions, and commercial and business litigation.  Sal has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the fields of personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, civil rights law, commercial litigation, and appellate practice.

Robin Balsam has been in private practice since 1984 and has over 40 years of experience. She is an assertive litigator with extensive experience in highly contested probates, will contests, uncovering and pursuing perpetrators of fiduciary fraud and elder abuse, complicated guardianships, trusts, estates, and other related matters.  Ms. Balsam has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.  She was initially selected as a SuperLawyer in 2011, and has been selected again each year from 2015 through the present.. Her practice has emphasized guardianship, trust, probate and representing families with special needs since 1993. Ms. Balsam has chaired and spoken at legal seminars on various aspects of these practice areas as well as related ethical issues since 1998. She handles complex guardianship, trust, and probate problems; represents other fiduciaries in various roles; and engages in many aspects of personal injury settlement trust work. Her work also includes representation of families with special needs, as well as practical experience in defense against allegations or findings by Adult Protective Services and recovery of assets for victims of elder abuse or exploitation. She received an LL.M. Masters in Elder Law at Stetson University School of Law in 2013.. As Director of Commencement Bay Fiduciary Services, a certified professional guardian agency, she is the major decision-maker on investments, medical procedures, living arrangements and purchases for incapacitated people and trust beneficiaries. She also directs the day-to-day operations of the guardianship agency employing three professional guardians and support staff, along with a four-attorney law firm.. In addition to extensive litigation experience, Ms. Balsam is also collaboratively trained and has experience as a mediator. She is a current Pro Tem Court Commissioner and former Pro Tem Judge for Pierce County Superior Court.. Ms. Balsam has a number of professional affiliations, and frequently assists other attorneys who are not experienced in representing the elderly, incapacitated and disabled in legal matters such as personal injury, contract and domestic litigation. Ms. Balsam’s firm provides a uniquely collaborative and resourceful approach to the legal issues that confront elders and the disabled by providing a range of solutions from negotiated out-of-court agreements to traditional legal advocacy.. Ms. Balsam always enjoyed spending time with her grandparents, talking about their lives and experiences, and spent a lot of time with an older neighbor discussing travel and photography when she was a youngster.  These relationships inspired her to choose elder law as a practice area when she began her own law practice in 1989.

My law practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. I help people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. A significant portion of my practice involves DUI/DWI Defense, Assaults, Malicious Mischief, Theft, Drug Possession, Burglary, Identity Theft, Domestic Violence DV, Harassment, Traffic Tickets. I am an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Washington Defenders Association, and Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. A long time local to Tacoma, I graduated from Wilson High School. From there, I went on to the University of Washington and later to Gonzaga University School of Law.  I enjoy rooting for both the Huskies and the Zags, but it can be bit tough come basketball season in the chance they play each other.  I live in Gig Harbor with my wife, Lisa, who is also an attorney, and our two sons.

Jeff is AV Preeminent Peer rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  Jeff is committed to precision in his law practice. Jeff practices in the areas of real estate and business and has been a Qualified Intermediary for real estate investment exchanges under § 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code for over 25 years. In that capacity, he is well-respected and is called upon to accommodate many complex, large 1031 exchange transactions throughout the United States. He was the first Certified Exchange Specialist® in the south Puget Sound.. Jeff was the Producer and Emcee of the 10th Anniversary tribute to the working dogs of 9/11.  The event was held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Ground Zero.  Click here to see the video of this moving event: 9/11 Tribute Ceremony.. Jeff organized the national event celebrating the Centennial Year of the Doberman Pinscher in the United States in 2008.  The Centennial Committee, which he formed and led, flew living World War II Marine War Dog Handlers from the South Pacific campaign to Topeka, Kansas for a special ceremony at which they were honored.  The highlight of the evening was the signing by national working dog organizations of a document Jeff drafted entitled "Convention on Cooperation Among America's Working Dog Organizations," which was signed with the formalities of a treaty-signing ceremony.  Following the signing, the Convenvtion on Cooperation was handed to the Deputy Director for the Office of Bombing Prevention with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who was in attendance.. To see more about the Centennial Event, to read the Convention on Cooperation, or to order a DVD of the event, go to .

Jean M. Bouffard, Attorney at Law, provides real estate, contract and litigation legal services for businesses and individuals throughout the Puget Sound area. We offer aggressive, success oriented services at a competitive price. Our clients receive individualized attention, strategic planning and open lines of communication. Unlike the large law firms, where contract attorneys and litigators often work in completely separate departments, Jean Bouffard combines the skills of efficient contract preparation with the skills of successful contract litigation to offer clients the best of both legal services.

I run specialized practice helping all sorts of small businesses and individuals with whatever problems they may have from thier daily transactions to full press Federal litigation, and everywhere in between.  I also have an extensive background in copyright, trademark and entertainement, making me a great resource for artists, venues, and anyone else in those fields or associated with them.

I believe my role as an attorney is to help my clients quickly, efficiently, and effectively resolve their disputes. As part of that, I am committed to keeping my clients informed, making sure they understand the process, the options available, and the potential risks and benefits of each option. Because most people are involved in very few lawsuits during their lifetime, I make sure each client is given the necessary guidance along the way.. I firmly believes in the value of resolving matters by agreement rather than through litigation. This allows the parties to craft more creative agreements, potentially maintain an amicable relationship even after the case is resolved, and typically costs far less than litigation. On the other hand, when necessary,I am fully prepared to advocate for my clients in court to protect their interests. I have experience handling family law cases, real estate matters, contract disputes, business and employment issues, and many others. For the past 10 years,  I have helped my clients reach successful resolution in these areas, through negotiation, litigation, and appellate work. I also act as a mediator to help parties reach an agreed resolution.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Bill Lynn has been with GTH since 1979 and his approach has always been characterized by an emphasis on problem-solving. His primary areas of practice include land use and zoning, real estate, environmental law, and municipal law. He has provided land-use representation for large and small residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout the Puget Sound area and is experienced at litigating matters under the State Environmental Policy Act.. An active member of his community, Bill has served on the board of the Cascade Land Conservancy and on the legal trust committee of the Building Industry Association of Washington. He has been a member of the board of directors of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity since 2009 and he is also a longstanding supporter of the Point Defiance Zoological Society.

Before becoming an attorney in 1988, I bought, developed and sold real property, served on the Tacoma Pierce County Multiple Listing board as a member and president and was active in the Tacoma Board of Realtors where he served on the governing board. After beginning practice as an attorney, I continued to be involved in the real estate industry as a member of the board of directors for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County for 10 years, and am now a lifetime board member.. Among my many community activities, one of my most recent was perhaps the most rewarding. I served as a past president of The Tacoma Rescue Mission, where I also served as a Board Member for seven years.. My practice includes a broad range of real estate related legal services that are identified below in four (4) categories:. Real Estate. Boundary disputes. Condemnation. Conditions, covenants and restrictions. Easements. Environmental threshold determinations. Dispute resolution. Land use planning. Leases and rental agreements. Platting and subdivision of real property. Purchase and sales agreements. Real estate and asset based financing. Title insurance. Water rights and transfers. Zoning hearings. Quiet Title actions. Land Use and Zoning. Amnesty permits (Pierce County). Annexation and related agreements. Bulkhead permits. Compliance with requirements of real property development under the Growth           management Act. Conditional use permits. Critical areas (e.g., wetlands, flood hazard areas, steep slopes, fish and wildlife habitat, geological hazards, shoreline management and other critical areas regulations). Dock permits. Environmental remediation. Formal plats. Large lot plats. Non-conforming use permits. Planned development districts. Rezones, conditional use permits, variances, development agreements and other land use entitlements. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Shoreline substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits, etc.. Short plats. Variances. Water rights, transfers and other issues. Construction. Breaches of contract. Change orders. Construction agreements. Construction claims. Construction delays. Cost overruns. Dispute resolution. Leasing agreements. Labor disputes. Mechanics’ liens. Sales agreements. Inverse Condemnation/Eminent Domain. Full payment for property rights to be taken by condemning agency. Full payment for diminution in value of remainder property, if applicable. Pre-condemnation land planning. Proof of Highest and Best Use of affected property. Reimbursement of relocation expenses, if applicable. Settlement objective usually significantly exceeding initial offers

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, 1998.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATE COURT OF APPEALS, . 1974.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, 1974.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS,. 9TH CIRCUIT, 1981.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, 1975.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, 1996.. MEMBER, FRCP RULE 39.1 ADR PANEL, U.S. DISTRICT COURT,. W.D., WA.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.