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Bo Barker

Founding Shareholder - Attorney

Biography:
Bo began representing condominium associations in construction defect litigation in 1983, and since 1990 has limited his practice to representing condominium associations in construction defect and insurance matters. Bo has conducted seminars on condominium construction defect litigation for the Washington State Bar Association and the Community Associations Institute (CAI). He has served on the board of trustees for CAI, and the Central Park Tennis Club. Bo's interests include squash, kayaking, and hiking.

Education:
  • University of Michigan, B.B.A., 1965
  • Ohio State University, J.D., 1968

    Bar Admissions:
  • Washington
  • United States District Court for Western District of Washington
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

    Professional Memberships:
  • King County Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Community Associations Institute
  • Oregon Community Associations Institute
  • Oregon Washington Community Association Managers
  • Washington Homeowners Coalition
  • Washington Health Care Association
  • Oregon Health Care Association


    Recent Articles:
  • Legislative Change Needed: Public Duty Doctrine Must be Abolished
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, November 1998

  • Claims Evaluation: Not the Same as Building Inspection
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, January 1998

  • Professional Inspections for Construction Defects
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, September 1995


    Recent Presentations:
  • Legal and Insurance Issues, Construction Solutions: Mold and Moisture Management
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    October 26, 2005

  • Recent Developments in Condominium Construction Claims Resolution
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    King County Bar Association, October 14, 2005

  • Protection of Condominium Purchasers
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    Washington Condominium Law 2005, HalfMoon Seminars, October 7, 2005

  • Ten Good Ways to Help a Plaintiff’s Attorney Improve Prospects of a Successful Result
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    Annual Update on Construction Law, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, February 11, 2005

  • Condominium Warranties and Condominium Construction Claim Defect Options
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    Washington State Bar Association, November 1999

  • How to Beat the Four Year Limitation
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, October 9, 1999

  • Preserving Your Association’s Structural Investment
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, October 10, 1998

  • Effective Practices for Dealing with Construction Problems
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, November 2, 1996


    Contact Information:
    phone: 206-381-9806 ext. 100
    toll free: 1-888-381-9806 ext. 100
    e-mail:
     
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