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Cindy Johnson is deeply rooted in Washington state, with her family heritage tracing back to the picturesque Puget Sound area. Cindy started her legal career in 2000, and has since established herself as a distinguished practitioner in the field. Cindy holds memberships in both the Washington State Bar and the California State Bar. Furthermore, she remains an Emeritus member of the Robert J. Bryan Inns of Court.

Cindy’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of matters including contracts, real estate, litigation, land use and administrative law/occupational licensing. Cindy  represents clients in disputes arising in these areas, ensuring their rights are properly defended.

Publications

Washington Lawyer’s Practice Manual

  • Shoreline Management Act; Author/Co-Author – Chapter 23, Part 8
  • 2013

Washington State Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • Environmental Law Case Update
  • 2009

Washington State Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • A Difficult Balancing Act: Recent Shorelines Hearing Board Decisions and Case Law Regarding Cumulative Impacts
  • 2008

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • King County Provides Guidance Regarding Maintenance on Lakefront Beaches and Wetlands
  • 2007

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • Show Me the Money: A Glimpse into Environmental Bankruptcy Issues
  • 2006

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Alaska) and Texas Supreme Court Decide Arranger Liability Cases
  • 2005

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • Difficulties With Designation: Agricultural Lands Under The Growth Management Act
  • 2005

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • NPDES Permit Exemption for Logging Activities: Court Rules Against EPA
  • 2004

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • A Business Perspective on the 2003 Shoreline Guidelines
  • 2003

Washington State Bar Association’s Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • Criminal Provisions of Environmental Statutes, Recent Case Law and Trends in the Ninth Circuit
  • 2001

New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement

  • For Better or Worse-Alternatives to Jail Time for Environmental Crime
  • 2000

Education

  • New England School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1999
  • University of Washington, BA, 1995

Honors & Awards

  • CALI Award in Government Lawyer, New England School of Law, 1998

Languages

  • English

Associations

American Inns of Court

  • Member: 2012-2019
  • Present: Emeritus

Washington Environmental & Land Use Law Newsletter

  • Editorial Board 2001-2012