Amy is a litigator and trusted advisor with seventeen years of experience practicing law.  Her primary clientele are community associations located in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties. While Amy frequently represents association clients on a wide variety of governance issues, collection and enforcement matters, and governing document amendments, she also handles unique projects. These include declaration reinstatements, association loans, repair of significant damage to condominiums including engagement of professionals and obtaining owner approval, and condemnation awards.  Amy is passionate about tackling tough issues, has a broad knowledge base, and works collaboratively with her clients to achieve the best results.  

In addition to practicing community association law, Amy also represents clients in real estate disputes involving quiet title, adverse possession, property damage, and general civil litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctorate, Seattle University School of Law

• Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Seattle University

Bar/Court Admissions

• Admitted to Washington State Bar, 2003

• Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2014

Professional and Community Involvement

• Washington State Community Association Institute (WSCAI), 2011-present

• Contributor to Community Associations Journal, Feb. 2013, Nov. 2017, and June 2018.

• Speaker at WSCAI’s Law Day in Lynnwood, May 2013 and Tacoma, Sept. 2012.

• Neighborhood Family Law Legal Clinic, Volunteer (2009-2014)

• Family Law Information Clinic at the Kent Regional Justice Center (2009-2014).

• South King County Bar Association, President (2010-2011)

• South King County Bar Association, Trustee (2010-2014)

• Pierce County Young Lawyers, Trustee (2003-2005)

Personal

Amy enjoys running, spinning, water and snow-skiing, reading, funny movies, and spending time with her daughter and husband.