Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Land Use and Environmental Law
Established in 1979, our firm has built a reputation for delivering pragmatic legal solutions in land use, environmental law, and administrative law. We serve individual property owners, corporations, municipalities, and community associations with a focus on tenacious representation and strategic counsel. Our attorney has argued landmark cases before the Washington Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, shaping precedent in growth management and environmental law.Recognized annually as a Washington Law and Politics Super Lawyer and holding Martindale Hubbell's AV Preeminent rating, we combine deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving. Our work includes representing homeowner associations in covenant disputes, advising on SEPA compliance, and preserving historic structures through litigation. We maintain active involvement in legal education, lecturing on land use ethics and emerging issues in environmental law.
Services
Land Use Law
Environmental Law
Homeowners' Associations
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of experience in land use and environmental law
- Recognized as Washington Law & Politics Super Lawyer annually
- Holds Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent peer review rating
- Successfully argued landmark cases before Washington Supreme Court
- Proven track record in growth management and SEPA litigation
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Land Use Law
We provide comprehensive land use law services including growth management act compliance, zoning disputes, and development permitting. Our firm represents clients before local hearing examiners, state agencies, and appellate courts. With decades of experience in landmark cases, we offer strategic counsel for property owners and municipalities navigating complex land use regulations.
Environmental Law
Our environmental law practice focuses on State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance, environmental impact statements, and natural resource protection. We've successfully litigated precedent-setting cases involving urban sprawl prevention and agricultural land preservation. Our services include regulatory compliance counseling and representation in environmental litigation matters.
Homeowners' Associations
We offer specialized legal services for homeowners' associations including covenant enforcement, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our firm provides both transactional advice and litigation representation for HOAs facing municipal challenges or internal governance issues. We help associations maintain community standards while complying with applicable laws.
Administrative Law
Our administrative law practice involves representing clients before state agencies and hearing boards. We handle matters before the Washington Shorelines Hearings Board and Growth Management Hearings Board. Services include regulatory compliance counseling, permit appeals, and representation in administrative proceedings involving local government decisions.
Constitutional Law
We provide constitutional law expertise in cases involving governmental authority, property rights, and regulatory takings. Our firm has litigated significant cases concerning municipal powers and individual rights under state and federal constitutions. We represent clients in constitutional challenges to government actions and regulatory frameworks.
People
Peter Eglick
Attorney
Peter Eglick has practiced law since 1979, specializing in land use and environmental law. He has argued multiple landmark cases before Washington courts and federal appellate courts. Recognized as a Super Lawyer annually and holding Martindale Hubbell's highest peer rating, he combines courtroom experience with practical legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Eglick Kiker Whited specialize in?
We specialize in land use law, environmental law, administrative law, constitutional law, and homeowners' association representation.
How long has the firm been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1979, with Peter Eglick establishing the practice that continues today.
What notable cases has the firm handled?
We've handled landmark cases including King County v. Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board and City of Puyallup v. Pierce County under SEPA.
What professional recognitions has the attorney received?
Peter Eglick has been annually recognized as a Washington Law & Politics Super Lawyer and holds Martindale Hubbell's AV Preeminent peer review rating.
Does the firm handle appellate court cases?
Yes, we regularly represent clients before Washington appellate courts and federal courts including the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court.
