Practice Areas
Real Estate Purchases and Sales
Construction Contracts, Architect Agreements and Integrated Project Delivery
Leases and Ground Leases
Homebuilding
Real Estate Finance
Joint Ventures and LLCs
Master Planned Communities, Mixed-Use Projects and Condominiums
Education
Columbia Law School, JD, 1989
Member, Columbia Business Law ReviewStanford University, BA, with Honors and Distinction, Philosophy, 1986
Before FKSDO
Foster Pepper PLLC, Seattle
Partner, 1997, Associate, 1989-96
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Recognized as 2021, 2023 and 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Real Estate Law in Seattle, www.bestlawyers.com
Recipient of 2024 Connect CRE’s Seattle & Northwest Lawyers in Real Estate Award
Recognized as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Washington State by America’s Top 50 Lawyers
Born in Munich, Germany, moved to Seattle in 1964
Member, Pacific Real Estate Institute
Coached girls’ soccer for 7 years, Mt. Baker Soccer Club
Foolhardy basketball player (long-time Team Captain, Washington Athletic Club Basketball Leagues)
Also enjoys golf, contemporary novels, alpine skiing, cooking for family and friends, vinyl and live music (alternative, electronic, jazz, reggae)