About Bennett A. Taylor
I represent community associations in the collection of delinquent assessments, bankruptcy matters, foreclosure and covenant enforcement actions, and provide other general legal counsel. Prior to representing community associations, I represented consumers and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings as well as other general real estate matters. I attended Gonzaga University School of Law and graduated in 2008. While in law school, I worked as a judicial extern to Justice J.M. Johnson. I drafted the pre-hearing memorandum for City of Seattle v. Klein, 161 Wn.2d 554, 565, 166 P.3d 1149 (2007), responses to Motions to Modify Commissioner's Rulings, conducted legal research and drafted memoranda to assist in formulating judicial opinions. I am originally from the Seattle area and enjoy spending my free time with my wife and two daughters. Awards and Honors Honors Rising Star, 2018 - 2020
Education
Legal Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington, 2008
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 2004
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney Shareholder
Past Positions
- Philips Law Firm, Staff Attorney, July 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
- Weitz Law Firm PLLC, Associate Attorney, October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
- Languages
- English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
- "Basic Collection Concepts for Community Associations", WSCAI, 2013
- "Boundary Issues in Homeowners Associations: Beyond the Governing Documents", WSCAI, 2018
- "Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership", WSCAI, 2014
Representative Cases
- City of Seattle v. Klein 166 P. 3d 1149 (2007)
Pro Bono Activities
- King County Bar Association Neighborhood Clinic, Volunteer Attorney, 2010 - Present
- Washington State Community Association Institute, Volunteer Attorney, WSCAI – Education Committee, 2014 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- “Show Me The Money: Finding and Obtaining Assets Through Supplemental Proceedings and Garnishments” , WSBA Litigation News, Volume 25, No.1, 2012
- Boundary Issues: Associations and Owners Often Face Problems Involving Damage and Repairs that Straddle or Cross Boundary Lines, WSCAI Journal, January, 2018
- Co-authored article regarding legal boundary issues between property owners.
- Attorney-Client Privilege for Managers , WSCAI Journal, 2017
- A View From The Box: What Serving As A Juror Taught Me About Trying A Case, NW Lawyer Magazine, 2015
- What to Do When an Owner Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, WSCAI Journal, 2014
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2009
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- King County Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Volunteer Attorney)
- Community Associations Institute, 2013 - Present (Volunteer Attorney)
- Washington State Bar Association, Bankruptcy, 2009 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, 2010 - 2012
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Bennett A. Taylor |
| Firm | Peryea Silver Taylor |
| Address | Seattle, WA, 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1550, Seattle, WA |
| Phone | 206-403-1933 |
| Phone | 206-858-6368 |
| Website | www.pstlawyers.com |
| Website | leahyps.dreamhosters.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |