This agreement establishes the terms under which attorney Steven M. Taber of Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc. will jointly represent the cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines in a legal challenge to the FAA's approval of the Port of Seattle's SAMP airport expansion project. It discloses potential conflicts of interest that can arise when multiple municipalities share one lawyer, and requires each city to formally consent to the arrangement in writing. The document also explains how the three cities will share legal costs under an interlocal agreement, and outlines steps that must be taken if conflicts between the cities emerge during the litigation.Open full document
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Signed Joint Representation Disclosure and Conflict Waiver agreement between Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc. (attorney Steven Taber) and the Cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines as joint clients in the Joint Petition for Review of FAA’s Approval of Port Of Seattle’s SAMP Project. Document addresses concurrent-client conflicts under Washington Rules of Professional Conduct (WRPC) 1.7(b)(4), WRPC 1.6, WRPC 1.13, and WRPC 1.0A; interlocal cost-sharing under RCW 39.34; Public Records Act (RCW 42.56); and procedures if conflicts arise. Supplements the Fee Agreement and Interlocal Cost-Sharing Arrangement among the three municipalities.