Jane Ryan Koler
Land Use & Property Law, PLLC
For the last three decades, I have dedicated my career to representing both businesses and individuals as they deal with complex interactions with government agencies. My practice encompasses securing various zoning and land use permits, defending clients against government compliance and penalty actions, and resolving disputes over property issues such as easements, boundaries, and adverse possession. Additionally, I assist in obtaining licenses for a diverse array of business operations.
I often find myself challenging arbitrary requirements associated with land use permitting and government compliance. My work in appellate courts includes significant cases like Guimont v. Clark, 121 Wn.2d 586, where the Washington Supreme Court invalidated a state law that imposed a mobile home relocation fee on developers, and Berst v. Snohomish County, 114 Wn. App. 245, which saw the Forest Practices Act penalty moratorium struck down for violating due process.
At my practice, the only firm in Gig Harbor and Kitsap County focusing solely on property rights and land use issues, I represent a wide range of clients including individuals, businesses, developers, and homeowners’ associations across the Puget Sound region. My clients depend on me to tackle complex zoning and permitting challenges, government enforcement actions, and disputes concerning property rights.
I believe that effective legal advocacy combines thorough knowledge of the subject matter with inventive problem-solving. I strive to develop solutions that efficiently meet my clients’ objectives, opting for settlements when they align with my clients’ interests. However, when settlement is not the best option, I am ready to litigate vigorously, aiming for successful results in both trial and appellate courts.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Municipal Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Environmental Law
- Agricultural Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Land Use and Permits
- Shoreline
- Land and Property Development
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founding Attorney
- Land Use & Property Law, PLLC
- Current
- Board Member
- Gig Harbor Film Festival
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- Member
- Gig Harbor Mid-Day Rotary
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- Past Board Member and Executive Board Member
- Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce
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- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. (1982) | Law
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- University of Washington School of Law
- M.A. (1976) | Art History
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- Whitman College
- B.A. (1970) | English
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- Washington State Bar # 13541
- Member
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- Mediation Certification
- Univeristy of Washington School of Law
- Website
- Land Use & Property Law
