Join our Program Co-Chairs, Bart J. Freedman of K&L Gates LLP and Kinnon W. Williams of Williams & Williams PSC, along with the outstanding faculty they have assembled. These topics will be covered:
- Special Presentation: Mediation, by the Hon. Paris D. Kallas of Judicial Dispute Resolution LLC
- Condemnation Procedure from A to Z
- Mediation – A Panel Discussion
- Case Law Update
- Pleading and Trying a Special Benefits Case
- Understanding the Concept of Highest and Best Use
- Valuing Unique Properties
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#a.166951Friday December 7,
1:00PM to 2:00PMCase Law Update |
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This topic will cover a critical review of recent eminent domain cases of note and a discussion of emerging trends in condemnation. ... more This topic will cover a critical review of recent eminent domain cases of note and a discussion of emerging trends in condemnation. Instructors: Keith A. Kemper Keith A. Kemper is currently the Managing Partner of Ellis Li & McKinstry, where he has practiced since 1990. His broad litigation practice spans speeding tickets to oil spills, helicopter crashes to bus accidents, and property disputes to recovery of property. |
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#a.166946Friday December 7,
9:00AM to 10:15AMIntroduction/Condemnation Procedure from A to Z |
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This toipc will discuss Procedural Issues in Condemnation; Condemnation Authority; City, County and Special Purpose Districts; The Condemnation Process from the ... more This toipc will discuss Procedural Issues in Condemnation; Condemnation Authority; City, County and Special Purpose Districts; The Condemnation Process from the Identification of a Property, the Valuation of the Property, and Finally, the Take; This is important for land planners to understand the procedure as they work with cities to develop land taken in the condemnation process. Instructors: Matthew R. Hansen R. Hansen is a shareholder with Graham & Dunn PC and a member of the firm's Condemnation, Real Estate and Litigation practice teams. He advises and represents both municipal agencies and property owners regarding substantive and procedural eminent domain law. |
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#a.166953Friday December 7,
2:00PM to 2:45PMPleading and Trying a Special Benefits Case |
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This topic will cover the Fundamentals of Assessment Proceedings; Qualifying Evidence of Special Benefits; Preparing for Final Assessment Roll Proceedings; Is T ... more This topic will cover the Fundamentals of Assessment Proceedings; Qualifying Evidence of Special Benefits; Preparing for Final Assessment Roll Proceedings; Is There “Before” and “After” Analysis? This is helpful informaiton for land planners if they are ever called to testify or be a witness at a court proceedings. Instructors: P. Stephen DiJulio P. Stephen DiJulio, a member with Foster Pepper PLLC, focuses on litigation involving state and local governments; civil service and public employment; land use and environmental law. His particular experience includes representation of jurisdictions on eminent domain and utilities. |
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#a.166948Friday December 7,
10:30AM to 11:45AMSpecial Presentation - Mediation & Panel Dicussion |
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This topic will discuss effective mediation to expedite eminent domain cases. Land planners will learn about the mediation process and how eminent domain cases ... more This topic will discuss effective mediation to expedite eminent domain cases. Land planners will learn about the mediation process and how eminent domain cases can be settelled so the building/planning process can begin. Instructors: Paris D. Kallas Hon. Paris K. Kallas is a panelist with Judicial Dispute Resolution LLC, where she is a mediator and arbitrator. She was appointed to the King County Superior Court by Governor Gary Locke in 2001 and presided over a full range of civil and criminal cases. |
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#a.166954Friday December 7,
3:00PM to 4:15PMUnderstanding the Concept of Highest and Best Use |
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Land planners will learn about the concept of hightest and best use - hights legal, physical and financial best use of a property. Understanding this concept wi ... more Land planners will learn about the concept of hightest and best use - hights legal, physical and financial best use of a property. Understanding this concept will help them understand the decision making process of what to do with land taken by eminent domain. Instructors: Bart J. Freedman Bart J. Freedman, Program Co-Chair, a partner with K&L Gates LLP, has represented both condemnors and condemnees in eminent domain matters in state and federal courts. He has substantial experience with the assembly of land for complex infrastructure projects and has represented municipalities, public transit companies, and gas pipeline companies on eminent domain matters. |
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#a.166955Friday December 7,
4:15PM to 5:00PMValuing Unique Properties |
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This topic will discuss valuing unique properties such as recreational and special use properties. This will be valuable information for land planners working w ... more This topic will discuss valuing unique properties such as recreational and special use properties. This will be valuable information for land planners working with cites to design parks and other recreational land. Instructors: David E. Hunnicutt David E. Hunnicutt, MAI, MRICS, Northwest Regional Manager for Hilco Real Estate Appraisal LLC, has 35 years of experience in the valuation of real property on a wide variety of property types. Prior to joining Hilco, his law practice focused on land use, eminent domain, trial assistance, and regulatory issues. |
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