Catherine (Cat) C. Clark
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Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Seattle, WA
Personal Injury, Appellate, Mediation, Commercial Law
110 Prefontaine Place South, Suite 304, Seattle, WA 98104
About Catherine (Cat) C. Clark
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Appellate
- Mediation
- Commercial Law
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington, 1991Juris Doctorate
- Honors: Law Review, Member
- Honors: Moot Court Council
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1985B.A.
- Major: History & Political Science
- Honors: PacWest All Conference Academic Award
- Honors: Four Year Varsity Letter & Athletic Scholarship – Swimming
Representative Cases
- James Gorman IV v. City of Woodinville, 175 Wn.2d 68, 283 P.2d 1082 (2012) affirming Gorman v. City of Woodinville, 160 Wn. App. 759, 249 P.3d 1040 (2011)
- Freeman v. Gregoire, 171 Wn.2d 316, 256 P.2d 264 (2011)
- Kelley v. Tonda, 2017 Wash. App. LEXIS 734 (2017)
- McKinley v. Ma, No. 71102-4-I (February 9, 2015)
- Uhrich v. Mt. Si Const., No. 70568-7-I (August 25, 2014)
- Beriault v. King, No. 61636-6-I (February 9, 2009, Unpublished Opinion)
- Kubec v. Zuluaga, No. 54091-2-I (July 5, 2005, Unpublished Opinion)
- City of Lynnwood v. Video Only, Inc. 118 Wn. App. 674, 77 P.3d 378 (2003), review denied January 7, 2004
- Currin v. Raff, No. 50557-2-I (April 21, 2003, Unpublished Opinion)
- Peterson v. Rayfield, No. 49527-5-I (September 3, 2002, Unpublished Opinion)
- Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center, 110 Wn. App. 689, 42 P.3d 440 (No. 48157-6-I March 18, 2002, review denied October 29, 2002)
- Gaylord v. Snohomish County et al., No. 46663-1-I (November 26, 2001, Unpublished Decision)
- Faulkner v. Racquetwood Village Condominium Association, et al., 106 Wn. App. 483, 23 P.3d 1135 (June 4, 2001)
- M.A. Mortenson Company, Inc. v. Timberline Software Corporation, et al., 140 Wn.2d 568, 998 P.2d 305 (May 4, 2000)
- Neckas v. Holt, 96 Wn. App. 1009 (June 21, 1999, Unpublished Opinion) review denied, 139 Wn.2d 1024 (February 8, 2000)
Classes and Seminars
- Scheduled Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Title Law: A to Z, December 2017, Topic: Understanding Title Insurance & Ethical Considerations
- Speaker, WASHINGTON APPELLATE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Appeals from the Inside Out: Behind the Scenes and the Podium at Division III, December 2016, Topic: Appeals Involving Real Property: Substantive Issues and Considerations For Appeals of Commercial & Residential Real Estate Law, Eminent Domain, Land Use, Deed & Liens, Easements, Quiet Title
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, How to Survive & Thrive in the 1st Years of Practice, March 2016, Topic: Dealing with Obstructionist Opposing Counsel
- Guest Lecturer, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Topic: The Law of Eminent Domain in Washington State, December 2015
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Legal Descriptions, Title Insurance & Surveys in Real Estate Transactions, July 2015, Topics: Legal Ethics & Other Issues that Arise in the Transaction
- Speaker, LAW SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL, Public Participation Litigation, January 2015. Topic: Panel Member re: “So How’s it Working? What Types of Cases have Developed Since the New Anti-SLAPP Statute was Passed in 2010?”
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Annual Legal Staff Seminar, February 2014. Topic: Premises Liability
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Litigating Disputes over Easements and Restrictive Covenants, December 2013. Topics: Presenting Your Case, Case Law Update, and Real Life Ethics in Property Disputes
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Free and Low Cost Legal Tech for Your Law Practice, July 2013. Topic: Online Presence Management & Useful Tech for your Smartphone and iPad
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Depositions 101, March 2013. Topic: Expert Depositions: Preparing, Defending and Taking
- Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Monthly Lunch Meeting of Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, March 2013. Topic: Recent Washington State Supreme Court Cases: Real Estate & Probate
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, The Law of Adjoining Properties, September 2012. Topic: Principles of Boundary Law: A Practical Approach
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Title Workshop: From Examination to Commitment, June 2012. Topic: Ethical Considerations
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Spokane’s Annual Ethics Seminar & Webcast, December 2011. Topic: The Perfect Storm: Social Media/Electronic Discovery Meets the RPC’s
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Real Estate Title Defects, November 2011. Topic: Ethical Considerations
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Ethics & Social Media, October 2011. Topic: Social Media: Common Sense & Ethics
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Estate Mid-Year Seminar, April 2011. Topic: Disclosure & Ethics in the World of the Economic Loss Rule
- Speaker & Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Are You Ready for the Media? Will It Be Your Big Break? March 2011. Topic: Are You Hiding in Plain Cite? Websites, Listservs, Public Blogging and Networking Websites & Panel Discussion on “How Do You Talk to the Press?”
- Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Women & Professionalism, January 2011. Topic: A panel discussion on professionalism, stereotypes, diversity, anti-bias, reputation, integrity, collegiality and fun
- Speaker & Co-Chair, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Parallel Universes: The Intersection Between Estates & Trusts and Real Property Issues, December 2010. Topics: Real Property Statutory & Case Law Update and Creditors Claims in Probate and Trust Matters: A Black Hole for the Real Estate Practitioner
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Current Challenges in Local Government Law, November 2010, Topics: Zoning & Code Enforcement Issues
- Speaker & Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Neighborhood Battles—Dealing with Warring Neighbors, October 2010. Topic: Yes, There Are Legal Theories! & Panel Discussion on Common Fact Patterns
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Litigating Disputes Over Easements & Restrictive Covenants, November 2009, Topics: Presenting Your Case & Real Life Ethics in Property Disputes
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Boundary Law Seminar, February 2009, Topic: Theories Relating to Boundary Disputes & Ethics
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, In-Depth Title Insurance Principles, June 2008. Topics: Avoiding Ethical Disputes
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, View Covenants, Easements, Liens & Encumbering Title, April 2008. Topic: Consensual & Non-Consensual Liens
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Easements, March 2008. Topics: Foundational Principles of Easements
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient, January, 2008. Topics: The Importance of Title to the Real Estate Transaction and Ethical Considerations in a Real Estate Transaction
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Real Estate Title Defects, October 2007. Topics: Ethical Considerations and Access and Road Issues
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes, August 2007. Topics: Current Case Law and Legislative Update and Ins and Outs of Private Road Creation and Use
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Second Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, July 2007. Topic: Critical Title Insurance Tips and Strategic Considerations
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Easements, February 2007. Topics: Foundational Principles of Easements and Effectively Resolving Easement Disputes
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient, February, 2007. Topics: The Importance of Title to the Real Estate Transaction and Ethical Considerations in a Real Estate Transaction
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, BEST OF CLE 2006, December, 2006, Topic: The Law of Adjoining Properties
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Title Issues, December 2006. Topics: The Concept of Marketable Title and Avoiding Ethical Issues in Real Estate
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Eminent Domain: Legal Update, October 2006. Topic: Key Eminent Domain Concepts
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Boundary Law Seminar, July 2006, Topic: Theories Relating to Boundary Disputes & Ethics
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Litigation Section Midyear, June 2006, Topic Real Estate Mock Expert Witness Examination
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Easements in Washington, February 2006. Topics: Foundational Principles of Easements and Effectively Resolving Easement Disputes
- Speaker, LAW SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL, Government Takings, December 2005. Topic: Loss of Income & Other Damages: The Property Owner’s Perspective
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Meeting the Challenges of Washington Real Estate Title: Identifying Defects and Finding Solutions, November 2005. Topic: The Anatomy of a Real Estate Title & Ethics
- Speaker, EAST KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, October 19, 2005, Topic: Practical Solutions to Boundary Disputes
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, An Advanced Look at Washington Real Estate Law, July 2005. Topics: Title Law and Ethical Obligations in Real Estate
- Speaker, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE WOMEN, Seattle Puget Sound Association LPO Seminar, March 2005. Topics: Title Insurance & Ethics
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Meeting the Challenges of Washington Real Estate Titles & Title Insurance, February 2005. Topic: The Anatomy of a Real Estate Title
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Washington Real Estate Title Law, October 2004. Topics: Commercial and Residential Title Examination & Ethics
- Speaker, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE WOMEN, Northwest Region Conference, October 2004. Topics: Title Insurance Policies, Ethics & Escrow Disputes
- Speaker, INSTITUTE FOR PARALEGAL EDUCATION, The Essential Title Examination Guide for Washington Paralegals, September 2004. Topics: Title Problems? No Problem … & Five Things You Need to Know About Title Insurance
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, An Advanced Look at Washington Real Estate Law, August 2004. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethics and Closing the Transaction
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, February 2004. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethics and Closing the Transaction
- Speaker, HALF MOON LLC, Practical Real Estate Title Skills in Washington, December 2003, Topic: Constructing a Chain of Title
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Title Law: Problems & Solutions, November 2003. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethical Considerations, Access & Road Issues
- Speaker, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boundary Disputes, Ethics & Practical Solutions, October 2003. Topics: Theories of Boundary Disputes, Ethics & Practical Solutions
- Speaker, COLDWELL BANKER BAIN, Mercer Island Washington, September 2003, Topic: A Practical Approach to Boundary Disputes – What Does a Realtor Do?
- Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, The Law of Adjoining Properties: Handling Matters Relating to Neighboring Lands, May, 2003. Topic: Principles of Boundary Law
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Mastering Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance in Washington, May 2003. Topics: Ethical Considerations and Title Insurance Claims and Litigation
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, January 2003. Topics: Title Insurance and Closing the Transaction
- Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2002 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE, Title to Real Estate: Problems & Solutions, December 2002. Topic: Title Insurance
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Title Law: Problems & Solutions, August 2002. Topic: Title Insurance
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, December 2001. Topics: Title Insurance and Closing the Transaction
- Speaker, LORMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Real Property Security Instruments in Washington, December 2001. Topic: Liens Against Real Property
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Paralegal’s Role in the Real Estate Transaction in Washington, December 2000. Topic: Title Insurance
- Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 1999 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE, December 1999. Topic: Acquisition of Private Property for Public Projects
- Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Paralegal’s Role in the Real Estate Transaction in Washington, June 1999
- Speaker, WASHINGTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND, Purchase & Sale Seminar for Non-Profit Developers, May 1999. Topic: Negotiation Strategies
- Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Estate for the Non Real-Estate Practitioner, March 1999
- Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Essentials of Real Estate, November 1993 and February 1995
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Washington State Association for Justice
- King County Bar Association
- Washington Appellate Lawyers Association
Past Positions
- Washington Supreme Court, Olympia, WA, Honorable Robert F. Brachtenbach (retired) of the Washington Supreme Court, Law Clerk, August 1991 – August 1992
- Williams Clark, PSC f/k/a Williams & Williams PSC Bothell, WA, Partner, January 2002 to January 2006
- Williams Clark, PSC f/k/a Williams & Williams PSC Bothell, WA, Attorney, December 1999 – December 2001
- Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate Attorney, January 1996 – September 1999
- Stewart Holding Company (n/k/a Pacific Northwest Title Insurance Company), Seattle, WA, Claims Counsel, June 1993 – December 1995
- Seligmann, Dreiling & Beckerman, Seattle, WA, Associate Attorney, August 1992 – April 1993
Articles
Published Works
- WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Auto Deskbook, 2017, Chapter Author: What Every Practitioner Should Know to Properly Preserve the Appellate Record
- WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Property Deskbook Editorial Board, 2013-2014
- WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Property Deskbook Editorial Board, 2007-2008 and Chapter Author: Insuring Interests in Real Property. Published 2009
- West Legal Ed. Online, www.westlegaledcenter.com, Mastering Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance in Washington, Fall 2003
- King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 21, Issue 11, July 2003, Profile of James F. Nagle
- King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 21, Issue 10, June 2003, Valuation of Leisure Time
- King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 20, Issue 11, July 2002, 15 Practical Points for Writing a Brief
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998 CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE (N. Sweeney ed.), Contributing Author, Correction or Withdrawal of a Bid: A State Law Survey
- Catherine Cecily Clark, Video Trial Transcripts: A Review of Washington’s Current System, 26 GONZ. L. REV. 585 (1991)
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