Resources for Community Leaders

Explore insights, legal updates, educational tools, and upcoming events designed specifically for HOA and condo association leadership teams. Whether you're seeking answers, planning ahead, or staying informed, our resource library is here to support your success.

News & Updates

Good News for Good Boards from the Supreme Court of Washington
- March 8, 2022
- by Marlyn Hawkins
Late last week, the Washington Supreme court issued a split opinion in Surowiecki v Hat Island that means…

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OR Nondiscrimination Declaration
- February 18, 2022
- by Lauren Olson
In 2021, the Oregon legislature enacted House Bill 2534-A (“HB 2434-A”), which prohibits discrimination based…

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Nonprofit Act Changes
- January 24, 2022
- by Lauren Olson
As of January 1, 2022, Washington State has a new law that applies to all…

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Budget Season
- November 19, 2021
- by Dean Martin
‘Tis the season. No, not the holidays, but the association budget season. That joyous season…

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Educational Content

Browse past webinars, presentations, and events hosted by our legal team to stay current on HOA and condo association matters.

Chiwawa, Filmore and Sudden Valley: Are the Courts Hammering Associations?
- May 5, 2015
- by Barker Martin
Chiwawa, Filmore and Sudden Valley: Are the Courts Hammering Associations? Jeremy Stilwell Tacoma Law Day

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They’re Called Minutes (and not Hours) For a Reason
- April 27, 2015
- by Barker Martin
They’re Called Minutes (and not Hours) For a Reason Dan Zimberoff CAI Law Day 2015…

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Reasonable Reactions: Rulemaking and Rule Enforcement
- April 27, 2015
- by Barker Martin
Reasonable Reactions: Rulemaking and Rule Enforcement Marlyn Hawkins CAI Law Day 2015Saturday, April 25th, 2015

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Basic Training for New Board Members
- April 27, 2015
- by Barker Martin
Basic Training for New Board Members Dan Zimberoff CAI Law Day 2015 Saturday, April 25th,…

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Glossary & Resources

A helpful collection of industry terms and downloadable references.

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Meet our team

Dean Martin
Washington
Dean Martin is the founding partner of Barker Martin and has devoted…
Jim Guse
Oregon
Jim Guse leads the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice and is a firm-wide…
Jeremy Stilwell
Washington
Jeremy Stilwell focuses on litigation for homeowner and condo associations, especially construction…
Dan Webert
Oregon
Dan Webert leads the firm’s Portland office and represents property owners in…