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Law firm Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc. sent this November 2025 letter to the cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac, Washington, along with Vashon Island Fair Skies, Inc., requesting their consent to be represented together in legal challenges against the FAA's environmental approval of near-term construction projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The firm explains that while a potential conflict of interest exists in representing multiple clients simultaneously, all parties currently share a common goal of contesting the FAA's Finding of No Significant Impact related to increased aviation noise. The letter outlines the conditions of the joint representation, including fee-sharing arrangements, attorney-client privilege limitations, and procedures the firm will follow if the clients' interests diverge.

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.

Jennifer Sanscrainte is an environmental and tribal law attorney at Ogden Murphy Wallace in Seattle, representing public and private clients on matters involving federal and state environmental laws such as CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. She specializes in site remediation, cleanup cost recovery, and permitting, and also works with Native American tribes on environmental program development. This document is a professional biography and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This is a 2016 ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance issued by First American Title Insurance Company (File No: NCS-985481-WA1) for a property in Washington State. The document outlines the company's offer to issue title insurance policies, subject to specific requirements and conditions, and defines the terms under which coverage would be provided. It includes standard commitment conditions covering definitions, limitations of liability, arbitration provisions, and the rights and obligations of all parties involved in the title insurance process.

This federal law, Chapter 61 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code, establishes uniform rules for relocation assistance and real property acquisition when the government acquires land for federal or federally assisted programs. It defines key terms such as 'displaced person,' 'comparable replacement dwelling,' and 'Federal agency,' and outlines the rights of people who must move due to government projects, including assistance with moving costs and replacement housing. While not specific to airport noise policy, its provisions apply broadly to any federal or federally assisted program that displaces residents or businesses, including airport-related land acquisitions.

This is a King County Superior Court order setting the civil case schedule for Steve Edmiston's lawsuit against the Port of Seattle, filed on September 29, 2022, with a trial date of October 2, 2023. The document outlines key procedural deadlines, including witness disclosure, discovery cutoff, and alternative dispute resolution requirements. Judge Sandra E. Widlan of Department 53 was assigned to oversee the case.

This document outlines Washington State campaign finance laws related to political contributions, coordination, and reporting requirements. It defines when an expenditure made by a third party counts as a campaign contribution — particularly when made in coordination with a candidate or political committee — and sets out registration and disclosure deadlines for political committees. These rules govern how campaigns and political organizations must track and report donations and spending.