Heather Burgess

Heather Burgess

Land Use and Zoning Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
Olympia, Washington
27+ years experience
Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC
Updated:

Contact Information

Login to Contact

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Bio

Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals. Heather has represented development clients on land use matters in jurisdictions across the state of Washington, successfully permitting and defending a variety of large residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Heather also represents property owners, businesses, and individuals in permitting and zoning regulatory matters under the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, and federal Endangered Species Act, including the recent listing of the Mazama pocket gopher and other prairie species for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act.Outside of land use, Heather is an experienced civil real estate litigator, representing clients in boundary and title disputes and real property-related claims. Heather is also a frequent speaker on Washington land use regulation at continuing legal education programs and industry seminars.Heather was previously a partner at Eisenhower Carlson PLLC in Tacoma and an associate at Perkins Coie LLP's Seattle and Olympia offices. Before entering private practice, Heather served for thirteen years on active duty with the United States Army, six as a Judge Advocate in the Washington National Guard until her retirement in 2016. Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals. Heather has represented development clients on land use matters in jurisdictions across the state of Washington, successfully permitting and defending a variety of large residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Heather also represents property owners, businesses, and individuals in permitting and zoning regulatory matters under the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, and federal Endangered Species Act, including the recent listing of the Mazama pocket gopher and other prairie species for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act.Outside of land use, Heather is an experienced civil real estate litigator, representing clients in boundary and title disputes and real property-related claims. Heather is also a frequent speaker on Washington land use regulation at continuing legal education programs and industry seminars.Heather was previously a partner at Eisenhower Carlson PLLC in Tacoma and an associate at Perkins Coie LLP's Seattle and Olympia offices. Before entering private practice, Heather served for thirteen years on active duty with the United States Army, six as a Judge Advocate in the Washington National Guard until her retirement in 2016. Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals. Heather has represented development clients on land use matters in jurisdictions across the state of Washington, successfully permitting and defending a variety of large residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Heather also represents property owners, businesses, and individuals in permitting and zoning regulatory matters under the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, and federal Endangered Species Act, including the recent listing of the Mazama pocket gopher and other prairie species for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Outside of land use, Heather is an experienced civil real estate litigator, representing clients in boundary and title disputes and real property-related claims. Heather is also a frequent speaker on Washington land use regulation at continuing legal education programs and industry seminars. Heather was previously a partner at Eisenhower Carlson PLLC in Tacoma and an associate at Perkins Coie LLP's Seattle and Olympia offices. Before entering private practice, Heather served for thirteen years on active duty with the United States Army, six as a Judge Advocate in the Washington National Guard until her retirement in 2016.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Washington

State Capital

Olympia

Highest Court

Washington Supreme Court

Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Seattle (2026)
  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
  • Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1998
  • Harvard University, BA, graduated 1991

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to leave a review!

Write a Review

Please login to leave a review for this attorney.

Login to Review

Don't have an account? Create one

Related Attorneys

BJ
Seattle, WA
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
EC

Edwin C. Ed Bull

Land Use and Zoning Law

Phoenix, AZ
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
JF

John F. Pierce

Energy Law Environmental Law

Seattle, WA
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
NA

Nathan A. Bicks

Land Use and Zoning Law

Nashville, TN
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile