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Daniel Zimberoff

Shareholder - Attorney

Biography:
Daniel Zimberoff is an experienced trial attorney, having taken over 60 trials to verdict. He began his legal career working for an insurance defense firm and gained invaluable experience in how insurers defend cases. In 1999, he switched sides of the “v.” and began representing plaintiffs. Daniel utilizes his prior defense experience to the advantage of his clients in working through complex civil litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith issues. In addition to civil litigation, he worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, where he handled all aspects of felony, misdemeanor and appellate criminal cases. He is a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (“Top gun”) and flew over 45 combat missions in an F-14 Tomcat during the first Gulf War. He currently serves as a Captain in the Navy Reserves. When outside the office, Daniel enjoys ice hockey, running and spending time with his family outdoors in the Pacific Northwest.

Education:
  • The George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., 1995
  • Boston University, B.A, 1986

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

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

    Appellate Court Decisions--Lead Appellate Counsel:
  • Mutual of Enumclaw Ins. Co. v. T & G Construction, Inc., --- P.3d --- (Wash. Sup. Ct. 2008)
  • Villas at Harbour Pointe Owners Ass'n v. Mutual of Enumclaw Ins. Co., 137 Wn. App. 751 (2007)
  • State v. Valenzuela, 100 Wn. App. 1070 (2000)
  • State v. Easter, 99 Wn. App. 1061 (2000)
  • State v. Patu, 97 Wn. App. 1066 (1999)
  • State v. Judd, 97 Wn. App. 1026 (1999)

    Recent Articles:
  • Changing of the Guard - A Survival Guide for New Board Members
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, January/February 2009

  • Association Disclosure and Board Action in a Down Market
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, March/April 2008

  • WSCAI Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Zimberoff
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, July/August 2007

  • The Pitfalls of Hiring your Brother-in-Law
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, July/August 2007

  • Addressing the Association Manager Conflict of Interest
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, May/June 2006

  • The Full Cost of Self-Management
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    From the WSCAI Community Associations Journal, November/December 2005


    Recent Presentations:
  • Effective Volunteer Boards: A Legal Perspective
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, June 20, 2009

  • Jury Instructions: Building a Winning Case From the End Forward
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    Rules of Evidence in Washington, April 14, 2009

  • Protecting New Purchasers
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    Lorman Education Services Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Condominium and Homeowners, December 5, 2008

  • Collections & Assessments
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, October 4, 2008

  • Conflict Resolution
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, October 4, 2008

  • Board Action in the Digital Age
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, October 4, 2008

  • Aging Associations: Helpful Strategies for Older HOA and Condominium Buildings
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    CAI Seminar, February 26, 2008

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Rental Caps and Other Rental Restrictions
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    WSCAI Legal Issues Forum, January 12, 2008

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Rental Caps and Other Rental Restrictions
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    WSCAI Legal Issues Forum, April 5, 2008

  • New Associations: Protecting Condominium Purchasers and What to do After the Developer Transfers Control of the Association to the Homeowners
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    Condominium and Planned Community Practice in Washington, December 5, 2007

  • Current Trends in HOA Insurance: A Legal Perspective
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    Community Association Underwriters of America, Inc.’s Seminar 2007, December 5, 2007

  • 2007 HOA Legislation Update - Oregon
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, November 13, 2007

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

  • Board Member and Association Manager Liability
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, November 5, 2007

  • Construction Defects: New Construction and Conversion Condominiums
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, October 30, 2007

  • Pitfalls to Self-Management: The Dangers of What You Don’t Know
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    Community Associations Day, Washington State Community Associations Institute, September 22, 2007

  • Condominium Construction Defect and Warranty Claims
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    Legal Aspects of Condominium and Homeowners' Associations in Washington, August 30, 2007

  • New Associations: Protecting Condominium Purchasers and What to do After the Developer Transfers Control of the Association to the Homeowners
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    Legal Aspects of Condominium and Homeowners' Associations in Washington, August 30, 2007

  • Condominium Conversions
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    Washington State Community Associations Institute, January 20, 2007

  • Association Action After Turnover
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    Annual Directors Workshop, The Management Group, February 24, 2007

  • Association Board Membership: How to Avoid Making a D&O Insurance Claim
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    Annual Directors Workshop, The Management Group, February 24, 2007

  • HOA Contracts: How to Avoid Getting Stuck in the Fine Print
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    Washington State Community Associations Institute, March 7, 2007

  • Adopting and Administering Rules, By-Laws and CC&R's
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, April 16, 2007

  • Association Duties, Powers & Liability
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, November 16, 2006

  • Homeowner Contracts - How to avoid getting stuck in the small print!
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    WSCAI Legal Issues Forum, May 20, 2006

  • New Associations: Protecting Condominium Purchasers
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    Condominium And Planned Community Practices In Washington, June 15, 2006

  • Condominium Conversions
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    Condominiums: Opportunities and Pitfalls, The Seminar Group, June 28, 2006

  • Board Member and Association Manager Liability
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    Hot Topics for Condominium and Homeowner Association Managers, Boards & Members, June 17, 2006

  • Association Board Membership: How to Avoid Making a D&O Insurance Claim
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    Annual Directors Workshop, The Management Group, February 11, 2006

  • Safe Facilities: Protecting Your Residents through the Construction and Reconstruction Process
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    Washington Health Care Association Annual Convention and Exhibition, May 2, 2006

  • Addressing Reconstruction Issues and Vendors
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    Legal Issues Forum, Washington State Community Associations Institute, January 15, 2005

  • Addressing Reconstruction Issues and Vendors, Hot Button Issues for Associations
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    Washington State Community Associations Institute, February 26, 2005

  • What an Association Should do After Formation to Protect its Members
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    Washington Condominium Law 2005, HalfMoon Seminars, October 7, 2005


    Contact Information:
    phone: 206-381-9806 ext. 115
    toll free: 1-888-381-9806 ext. 115
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