Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Land Use and Property Law Firm in Gig Harbor, WA
Land Use & Property Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm located in Gig Harbor, WA, specializing exclusively in land use and property law. With over 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for individuals, developers, corporations, and small businesses navigating complex regulatory environments. Our expertise spans land use permitting, subdivision approvals, zoning, environmental law, the Shoreline Management Act, the Growth Management Act, government enforcement actions, property rights, easements, boundary disputes, and nuisance actions. We represent homeowners associations and assist members with covenant interpretation, while also offering water rights and well permit guidance.Our firm advocates for clients throughout the Puget Sound Region, including Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bremerton, Everett, and communities in Pierce, Snohomish, and King Counties. We combine deep legal knowledge with a commitment to protecting clients' constitutional rights in state and federal courts, including appellate litigation. Our mediation services provide cost-effective dispute resolution for boundary, easement, and adverse possession claims, emphasizing client control over outcomes.
Services
Land Use Permitting
Zoning & Permitting
Environmental Law
Shoreline Management Act
Government Compliance
Property Rights Disputes
Mediation Services
Homeowners Associations
Real Estate Development
Agricultural Law
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in land use and property law.
- Our attorneys specialize in Shoreline Management Act and Critical Area regulations.
- We provide mediation services to resolve disputes cost-effectively.
- Our firm has litigated cases up to the Washington Supreme Court.
- We serve clients across 3 Washington counties with local expertise.
Services
Land Use Permitting
Our firm specializes in obtaining land use permits for subdivisions, shoreline management, critical areas, and zoning variances. We navigate complex regulatory frameworks to secure approvals for residential and commercial developments. Our experience reduces delays and costs associated with permitting processes.
Environmental Law
We assist clients with environmental regulations covering wetlands, forest practices, and critical area ordinances. Our team handles permit applications and appeals to Pollution Control Hearings Board. We advocate for property rights while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Property Rights Disputes
Our firm resolves boundary disputes, easement conflicts, and adverse possession claims through negotiation or litigation. We protect clients from excessive government regulation and defend constitutional rights in state and federal courts.
Mediation Services
We offer mediation for boundary, easement, and nuisance disputes. This process avoids litigation costs while maintaining client control over settlements. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined mediation experience.
Homeowners Associations
We draft covenants, bylaws, and condominium documents for HOAs. Our services include representing associations in enforcement actions and advising members on covenant interpretation and compliance issues.
People
Jane Koler
Attorney
Jane Koler has 30 years of experience in land use law, representing clients in permit acquisition and government enforcement cases. She graduated from Seattle University Law School cum laude and has practiced before Washington appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mark Adams
Attorney
Mark Adams is a former Washington Court of Appeals Commissioner with expertise in appellate litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. He contributes extensively to civic and legal education initiatives.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We focus exclusively on land use, property rights, zoning permits, environmental regulations, and related litigation.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Both attorneys have over 30 years of experience handling land use cases and appellate litigation in Washington courts.
Do you handle HOA-related legal matters?
Yes, we assist HOAs with covenant drafting, bylaw interpretation, and enforcement actions.
What regions do you serve?
We represent clients throughout the Puget Sound Region, including Pierce, Snohomish, and King Counties.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation for property disputes to avoid costly litigation and maintain neighborly relationships.
