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• WSCAI's Made for Manager's Day

  2018-06-04 15:45:38

  Mark your calendars! WSCAI's Made for Manager's Day is Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Made for Manager's Day is an educational event specifically tailored to industry professionals who manage common interest communities. The educational sessions are appropriate for both industry veterans looking for a refresher and those who are new to the industry.

• PLEASE TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS - SSB 6175 HURTS HOMEOWNERS FAR MORE THAN IT HELPS

  2018-02-28 15:13:17

  The bill that would become the Washington Common Interest Ownership Act, SSB 6175, continues to move forward in the legislature. The bill was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee with minor amendments that did not address concerns with the bill. As a law firm that has represented community associations in Washington State for over 25 years and that has been involved in committee work to draft legislation, we at Barker Martin have strong opinions about legislative action relating to homeowner rights and this bill, in particular. The bill is very long and its effects will be wide-ranging. As a service to those who subscribe to this email, we want to highlight some of the continued problems with the bill. If you want to confirm our information, citations to sections of the bill are below.

• Changes at Barker Martin

  2017-09-07 17:00:46

  It is with very mixed emotions that we at Barker Martin announce that our partner, Dan Zimberoff, will be leaving the firm effective at the end of 2017. We are happy to share that Dan is relocating to sunny Southern California due in no small part to the "sunny" reference, but also due to Dan's desire to return to the San Diego area and actually live in the same state with his fiancée, Juli. We want to wish Dan and Juli and the rest of Dan's family the absolute best for their future. At the same time, we are saddened to lose Dan as a partner and colleague. Most of us have worked with Dan since he joined the firm a little over 14 years ago and he will be sorely missed.

• Welcome, John!

  2017-08-10 16:03:52

  Please join us in welcoming John Barton to the firm as an associate attorney! John graduated from Charlotte School of Law in 2012, magna cum laude, after obtaining an undergraduate degree from Washington State University. For the last five years, John has been an attorney with the Western District of Washington's Chapter 13 Trustee's Office. John's bankruptcy experience is a welcome addition to our expanding community association collections practice. John is currently licensed in Washington and will be applying for reciprocity to become licensed in Oregon shortly.

• Recovery For Rental Property Damages Webinar

  2017-01-27 09:27:17

  Discovering property damage can lead to extensive repairs. For apartment owners who find themselves facing expensive repairs, even with 10-50 year old buildings, there may be another option. Owners often can look to their own first-party insurance as a means for recovery. Jim Guse, Partner at Barker Martin, P.S., is a leader in the firm's insurance coverage practice group and will be sharing key strategies owners and managers can use to help offset the high cost of building repairs. Register for this webinar hosted by AAOA here.

• The Latest Buzz about "Condo & HOA Buzz"

  2017-01-09 14:30:14

  "Condo & HOA Buzz," a weekly radio show co-hosted by Barker Martin partner Dan Zimberoff, is spotlighted KKNW AM's featured talk radio show. The show offers a mix of education, entertainment, guests, features and call-in conversations. In short, all things and everything related to condominium and homeowner association living. Click here for more information.

• Onward and Upward!

  2016-06-02 13:17:13

  We are pleased to announce that Barker Martin's Portland office is now fully up and running at its new space downtown in the Crown Plaza Building, 1500 SW First Avenue, Suite 980. The office is in a quieter location just off Naito Parkway in the southern part of downtown and offers much easier and faster access for clients and business partners. The parking is also much better and more accommodating. For those that still can't make it to the office in person, we've included technology upgrades in our build-out that will allow us to conveniently connect remotely for meetings and education.

• Welcome Lindsey!

  2016-05-24 14:54:08

  We are very excited to announce that Lindsey Sabec has joined the Portland Office of Barker Martin, P.S. Lindsey is a seasoned associate attorney who will be working with Dan and Jim on litigation matters as well as general counsel work for our community association clients. As a law clerk for the Honorable Frank L. Bearden in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, Lindsey was exposed to a broad range of legal issues and developed insight about the judicial side of litigation. Since then, Lindsey has handled a broad range of civil matters including insurance defense, personal injury, commercial loss, construction defect and general property damage claims from the defense side. As such, Lindsey adds a unique and invaluable perspective to our group. She also happens to be a lot of fun. We will be getting Lindsey "out there" to meet with many of you in the near future, but until then, please join us in welcoming Lindsey! She can be reached directly at lsabec@barkermartin.com.

• WSCAI Law Day

  2016-03-11 13:23:31

  Community association Board Members and Managers alike face a number of obstacles when managing a large non-profit, which is why we invite you to join us on April 23rd at WSCAI's Law Day! Experience community association attorneys engage in informative discussions regarding a range of topics, ranging from records requests to Airbnb regulations. There will be opportunities to learn from real-life issues that Board Members have faced in the past, and a crash course on tips and training for new Board Members. This is a great event to have your questions answered by professionals; all while networking and learning valuable skills! Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and there will be a silent auction as well! Learn more and register Here. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Bowling Fundraiser for LAC!

  2016-02-17 12:10:02

  You are invited to the Bowling for LAC fundraising event! Pin the date on your calendar and join Barker Martin and WSCAI as they strike up a good time! Get the party rolling with bowling, networking, food and more. Register now, there's no time to spare!