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Marlyn Hawkins

Shareholder - Attorney

Biography:
A Puget Sound native, Marlyn is a litigator with Barker Martin, P.S. practicing construction defect exclusively since 2002. Marlyn’s career has emphasized litigation in all aspects including a former stint as a King County deputy prosecutor and civil litigator. Marlyn is also a founding board member of the Washington Homeowners Coalition, a nonprofit organization active in the protection and advancement of homeowner rights with the Washington State legislature.




Education:
  • Seattle University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1996
  • Editor, Seattle University Law Review
  • University of Washington, B.A., with honors, 1992


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


    Professional Memberships:
  • Washington Homeowners Coalition, Founding Board Member and Legislative Chair
  • King County Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Community Associations Institute
  • Oregon Community Associations Institute
  • Oregon Washington Community Association Managers
  • Washington Health Care Association
  • Oregon Health Care Association


    Recent Articles:
  • Flags, Signs and Associations
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, November/December 2007

  • Construction Defect Preventative Measures and Complex Claims Act Signed Into Law
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    From the King County Bar Association Bulletin, July 2005


    Recent Presentations:
  • Construction Defects: New Construction and Conversion Condominiums
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, November 13, 2007

  • Are You Smarter Than a 1st Year Board Member
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, September 22, 2007

  • Board and Association Manager Liability
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, March 27, 2007

  • Board Member Liability
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    Washington State Community Associations Institute, February 10, 2007

  • Key Issues with Governing Documents
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, September 13, 2006

  • Board Member and Association Manager Liability
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, July 27, 2006

  • Legislative House Bill 1848: How the New Condo Act Amendments Will Likely Impact Condominium Associations
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    Washington State Community Associations Institute, June 11, 2005

  • Much Ado About Mold
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, October 2, 2004


    Contact Information:
    phone: 206-381-9806 ext. 125
    toll free: 1-888-381-9806 ext. 125
    e-mail:
     
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