Real estate is usually the largest investment a family or business makes, and the legal details matter. Easements, covenants, boundary lines and contract terms can quietly add value to a property—or create liabilities that surface years later.
As a Tacoma real estate attorney, David Halinen combines transactional experience with a deep understanding of land use regulation. That combination helps clients see not just whether a deal closes, but whether the property will support what they intend to do with it.
Common Situations We Help With
- An easement, encroachment or boundary line is in dispute with a neighbor.
- Recorded covenants or CC&Rs appear to restrict your intended use.
- You are acquiring property for development and need a full legal review.
- A transaction is falling apart and you need to understand your rights.
- You need agreements drafted for access, utilities or shared improvements.
Facing one of these issues?
Early advice usually costs less and preserves more options. Call for a free consultation.
Call Now for a Free ConsultationHow We Approach Real Estate Law
Transaction counsel
We review and negotiate contracts, contingencies and closing documents with your goals and the property's future use in mind.
Easements and covenants
We draft, interpret and resolve disputes over access, utility and view easements and restrictive covenants.
Boundary and encroachment issues
We work with surveyors to clarify lines and pursue boundary line adjustments, agreements or, when necessary, quiet title actions.
Dispute resolution
We aim for negotiated solutions first and are prepared to litigate when a client's property rights are at stake.
Results You Can Expect
- Transactions that protect your investment
- Clear, enforceable property rights
- Resolved neighbor and boundary conflicts
- Fewer surprises after closing
Real Estate Law in Tacoma & Pierce County
From older platted neighborhoods in Tacoma's North End to rural acreage near Graham and Eatonville, Pierce County property records often contain historical easements, unrecorded agreements and survey discrepancies. We know how to find and resolve them.
We serve clients in Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Fircrest, Ruston, Fife, Milton, Edgewood, Sumner, Bonney Lake and throughout the Puget Sound region.
Real Estate Law FAQ
Do I need a real estate attorney in Washington to buy property?
Washington does not require one, but an attorney is valuable for commercial, development, or unusual residential transactions where zoning, easements or title issues affect value.
How do I resolve an easement dispute with a neighbor?
It starts with reviewing recorded documents and the history of use. Many disputes are resolved through a written agreement; others require a quiet title or declaratory judgment action.
Can you help with commercial property in Tacoma?
Yes. We regularly advise on commercial, mixed-use and investment property in Tacoma and throughout Pierce County.
What areas do you serve?
Tacoma and all of Pierce County, including Lakewood, Puyallup, Gig Harbor and University Place, as well as the broader Puget Sound region.