This legal agreement establishes joint representation by attorney Steven M. Taber of Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc. for the cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines in their shared legal challenge to the FAA's approval of the Port of Seattle's SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) project. The document discloses potential conflicts of interest that can arise when multiple municipalities share a single attorney, and obtains each city's informed written consent to proceed despite those risks. It also outlines how the three cities will share legal costs under an interlocal agreement and explains the procedures that would apply if a conflict between the cities were to emerge during the litigation.Open full document
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Joint Representation Disclosure and Conflict Waiver agreement between Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc. (attorney Steven M. Taber) and the City of SeaTac, City of Burien, and City of Des Moines (‘Clients’) for joint representation in the Joint Petition for Review of FAA’s Approval of Port of Seattle’s SAMP Project. Addresses concurrent-client conflicts under Washington Rules of Professional Conduct (WRPC) 1.7(b)(4), 1.6, 1.13, and 1.0A; interlocal cost-sharing under RCW 39.34; Public Records Act obligations under RCW 42.56; conflict disclosure procedures; and conditions for withdrawal. Supplements the Fee Agreement and the Four City Interlocal Agreement.