By Saira Rhodes on Posted in Development,Land Use,Real EstateGordonDerr honored as Washington’s top Construction & Real Estate Law Firm in the medium-size firm category, in Super Lawyers National Business Edition 2011 The inaugural issue of Super Lawyers Business Edition features attorneys who are outstanding in their areas of business practice. Top law firms were chosen based on the number of attorneys within the … Continue Reading
By molawrence on Posted in Development,Environmental,Land Use,MunicipalGordonDerr partner, Molly Lawrence, reacts to notice that the National Wildlife Federation plans to sue the federal government, saying FEMA has failed to ensure that the national flood insurance program hasn’t harmed endangered salmon — or the orca whales that feed on the fish — in Puget Sound. Many Puget Sound communities have already adopted restrictive … Continue Reading
By molawrence on Posted in Development,MunicipalThe September 22, 2011, alleged “deadline” for local jurisdictions to take action to implement Element 3 of the Reasonable and Prudent Alternative from the NFIP Biological Opinion has come and gone. At this point, it appears that more than 75% of local jurisdictions have either formally selected “Door #3” – a permit by permit approach … Continue Reading
By Adam W. Gravley on Posted in Climate Change,Development,Land Use,Water LawGordonDerr partner Adam Gravley discusses municipal water supply and ways in which cities can get creative to protect this resource in this month’s issue of Cityvision Magazine. Also featured, groundbreaking efforts by GordonDerr clients the City of Roslyn, LOTT Alliance, and Cascade Water Alliance. Dealing with water scarcity in an age of climate change represents yet … Continue Reading
By Saira Rhodes on Posted in Electric VehicleszHome, the nation’s first zero-impact, affordable, multi-family community, located in the City of Issaquah, had its grand opening on September 14th. An international public/private collaborative of the City of Issaquah, Howland Homes, Ichijo USA, Built Green, King County, Port Blakely Communities, Puget Sound Energy, and the WSU Energy Program teamed on the project which in … Continue Reading
