November 2025 Knowing the Waters
Earlier this month ports around the state elected new commissioners. Congratulations to all newly elected commissioners.
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CSD Attorneys at Law Welcomes Attorney Jesslin E. Ochoa
Jesslin is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law. During law school, Jesslin served as a teaching assistant for constitutional law, was a member of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court team, externed with the Washington State Bar Association's Office of Disciplinary Counsel and volunteered for the Moderate Means Program.
Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA)
The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”) took effect in 2018. But thus far, its applicability has been limited to the budget and special assessment approval process for condominiums and homeowners associations that were already in existence at the time of its adoption.
September 2025 Knowing the Waters
A question was recently posed by the WPPA Marina Committee. They asked, “Can a port district charge differing moorage rates for customers...
CSD Attorneys at Law Welcomes Attorney Shane P. Brady
We are extremely pleased to announce that Shane Brady has joined CSD Attorneys at Law as a principal attorney. Shane was previously with the litigation defense firm of Simmons Sweeney Freimund Smith Tardiff based in Washington State.
2025 Super Lawyers List Announcement
Congratulations to Frank Chmelik, Jon Sitkin, and Seth Woolson who have been selected to the 2025 WA Super Lawyers List, and Matt Paxton, Tim Schermetzler, and Aaron Haynes who have been selected again this year as honorees of the Rising Stars list!
August 2025 Knowing the Waters
At the end of July, I attended the Commissioner’s Conference at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine. It was a nice change of pace to attend a conference near my home, not only because I could sleep in my own bed and avoid several hours of travel...
July 2025 Knowing the Waters
It’s an election year, which means election law is front and center. In this month’s column, I will discuss updates to port-specific election laws and revisit some election season tips for port staff, commissioners and candidates to keep in mind.
June 2025 – Foreclosure Revisions
On May 20, 2025, the Governor signed a new law that will apply to all Community Associations starting January 1, 2026. The new law is intended to assist owners who are struggling financially...
June 2025 Knowing the Waters
Summertime at the port means increased use of port facilities—port marinas, piers, and boat launches will be filled with recreational boaters, commercial fishers, and whale watchers; port parks will host festivals and events; and general aviation airports will see increased traffic.