Barker Martin PS



 

Dean Martin

Shareholder - Attorney

Biography:
Throughout his legal career, Dean Martin's practice has focused on construction defect litigation. In 1993, Dean started devoting substantially all of his practice to condominium defect cases. That practice has included successfully prosecuting claims directly against developers of condominiums, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and their respective insurance companies. He has also successfully prosecuted claims directly against association's property insurers. Dean plays several sports and is an avid photographer and golfer.




Education:
  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1992
  • University of Washington, B.A., 1988
  • Member, Delta Epsilon Honor Society


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


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


    Recent Articles:
  • Post Litigation Repairs
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, November/December 2003


    Recent Presentations:
  • Exterior Repairs and RCW 64.55
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, September 22, 2007

  • Transition of Control
    		•
    Managers Only Meeting, Washington State Community Associations Institute, July 12, 2007

  • Adopting and Administering Rules, By-Laws and CC&R's
    		•
    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, March 13, 2007

  • Governing Documents and Related Liability
    		•
    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, September 19, 2006

  • Condominium Conversions
    		•
    Managers Only Meeting, Washington State Community Associations Institute, July 20th, 2006

  • Condominium Defect Claims: Benefits, Detriments, and Questions for the Court Regarding RCW 64.55
    		•
    Condominium and Planned Community Practice in Washington, Lorman Education Services

  • Board Member and Association Manager Liability
    		•
    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, June 10, 2006

  • Benefits and Detriments of the Amended Condo Act
    		•
    Construction Claims: New Law In Washington, June 7, 2006

  • The New Condo Bill - EHB 1848
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    Washington Condominium Law 2005, HalfMoon Seminars, October 7, 2005

  • Understanding Warranties
    		•
    Association/Property Management Seminar, September 28, 2005

  • The New Condo Bill - EHB 1848
    		•
    Managers Only Meeting, Washington State Community Associations Institute, September 22, 2005

  • Understanding Warranties
    		•
    Managers Only Meeting, Washington State Community Associations Institute, April 28, 2005

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

  • Post Litigation Repairs
    		•
    Washington State Community Associations Institute, November 15, 2003


    Contact Information:
    phone: 206-381-9806 ext. 101
    toll free: 1-888-381-9806 ext. 101
    e-mail:
     
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