David H. Rockwell
Experience
David Rockwell practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate, with
emphasis on construction and permanent finance; commercial and residential
condominiums; industrial, office and retail leasing; renewable energy site
acquisitions; and real estate sales and exchanges.
David was a law clerk to Judge S. J. Elden, Michigan District Court (1971).
Representative Work
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Represented LS Holdings in the creation of the Lincoln Square mixed-use
condominium in Bellevue, Washington.
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Represented Pacific First Bank in connection with its loan workouts, foreclosures
and sales of "real estate owned" properties.
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Represented AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc., in connection with over $1 billion
in real estate-secured financing in the western portion of the United States.
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Represented Genworth Financial, Inc., in connection with over $100 million in
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real estate-secured financing in the western portion of the United States.
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Represented Pier I Imports in the acquisition and construction of its regional
distribution center in DuPont, Washington.
Education
Represented the Port of Bellingham in the development and leasing of mixed-use
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University of Michigan Law School,
condominiums at Bellwether Bay.
J.D., 1972, cum laude
Represented the YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County in the
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construction of the Opportunity Place housing facility in Seattle, Washington.
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University of Kansas, B.A., 1966, with
honors
Represented Kwik Industries in connection with the installation of carwash
facilities at Costco in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented Continental Properties in the creation of the Cosmopolitan and
Canal Station Condominiums in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented Guaranty Bank in connection with the construction financing for
several office buildings in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented Urban Partners LLC in the creation of the Burien Town Square
condominium in Burien, Washington.
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Represented American Molecular Research Institute in connection with the lease
of its office and research laboratory in Bothell, Washington.
Admissions
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Washington
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Missouri (inactive)
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Represented Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. in connection with the sale and leaseback of the ZymoGenetics office and
research facility in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented enXo, Inc. in connection with the Desert Claim wind farm project in Western Washington.
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Represented United Way of King County in connection with the sale and purchase of its headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented Watermark Credit Union in connection with the acquisition of several branch locations in Western Washington.
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Represented QFC (Quality Food Centers) in connection with the creation of mixed-use condominiums in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented Casey Family Programs in connection with the lease of its principal resource center in Oakland, California.
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Represented Gerding Edlen in connection with the creation of the Bellevue Towers Condominium in Bellevue, Washington.
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Represented Bosa Development Company in connection with the creation of the Insignia Condominium in Seattle, Washington.
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Represented The Ezralow Company LLC in connection with the acquisition and sales program of the Sunn Fjord Condominium in
Bremerton, Washington.
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Represented Gold Star Resorts, Inc., in connection with the Windjammer Condominium in Birch Bay, Washington.
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Represented Laurleon Terrace Owners' Association in connection with the sale of the Laurelon Terrace condominium to Seattle
Children's Hospital.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (currently: Real Estate Law), 1991-2014
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Washington) by Chambers USA (currently: Real Estate), 2004-2014
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Listed in Washington Super Lawyers® (Real Estate), 2000-2013
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Named as one of the Best Lawyers in the Puget Sound Region, real estate law, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2009-2011
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Member and Environmental Law and UCIOA Committees participant, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
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Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys
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Member, Lenders' Counsel Group, American Land Title Association, 1994-2003
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Founding member, Board of Trustees (1989-1996) and past president, Pacific Real Estate Institute
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Chair, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Washington State Bar Association, 1988-1989
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Member, Washington Deed of Trust Act Revision Committee, 1997-1998
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Member, Washington State Bar Association Committee on Legal Opinions, 1994-1998, 2007-2012
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Washington State Senate appointee, Legislative Condominium Act Revision Committee, 1987-2012
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Director, Real Property Council, Washington State Bar Association, 1985-1987
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Member, Real Estate Contract Forfeiture Act Drafting Committee, 1983-1986
David H. Rockwell
Presentations
For more than 25 years, David has presented on a broad range of real estate topics including:
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The Washington Condominium Act
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The Washington Deed of Trust Act
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The Washington State Time Share Act
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The Washington Real Estate Contract Forfeiture Act
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Lender liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
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Real estate foreclosures and forfeitures
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Commercial loan documents
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Economic allocations in leases
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Condominium construction defect legislation
Publications
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"Real Estate Contracts," Washington Real Property Deskbook, 3rd ed. 1997, 4th ed. 2009
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"Condominiums," Washington Real Property Deskbook, 3d ed. 1997
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"Timeshares," Washington Real Property Deskbook, 1986, 2nd ed. 1989, 3rd ed. 1997
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Real Estate Contract form (LPB-45) adopted for escrow officers by the Washington State Limited Practice Board
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"The EPA's CERCLA Lender Liability Rule," The ACREL Papers, 1993
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"Reviewing Commercial Loan Documents," The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, 1990