Several attorneys from Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (HCMP) have been recognized for provision of outstanding legal services by Chambers USA and Washington Super Lawyers.

Chambers USA
The firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice received Band 1 ranking within the Northwest, with Richard Wilson, Ryan Durkan and Melody McCutcheon named as leading individuals in the practice. Chambers noted the following about HCMP’s Real Estate and Land Use practice, “[a] significant practice for taking on entitlement and permitting issues for clients and known for its relationships with federal, state and local agencies. Represents both private and public entities on myriad real estate matters.” Related to the ranked attorneys, Chambers said, “Peers describe Richard Wilson as a ‘very good, respected practitioner.’ His practice encompasses residential subdivisions, major master plans and business park projects.” “Sources note that Ryan Durkan is ‘well known and respected.’ She specializes in permitting and land development issues.” “Melody McCutcheon is ‘well known and respected for her land use work,’ according to peers. She has a background as a senior planner at the predecessor of the Department of Planning and Development, thus giving her insight into the process of government permitting.”

Chambers & Partners is a London-based publishing company, producing legal services guides around the globe. Leading international law firms and individuals are ranked in the principal areas of law. The Chambers USA Guide follows the same pattern, covering every state in the USA. Top firms and attorneys are ranked and their merits described - often in the words of clients Chambers has interviewed.

Washington Super Lawyers
Nine HCMP attorneys were named by Washington Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyer®, a designation bestowed upon only five percent of the state’s attorneys. In addition to being named to the Super Lawyers® list, Lou Peterson was named to the list of Washington’s Top 10 Lawyers – a notable distinction. HCMP attorneys receiving the designation for 2014 are:

Joel Bodansky: Business/Corporate, Securities & Corporate Finance, Government Finance

Ryan Durkan: Land Use/Zoning, Real Estate, Environmental

Irene Fisher: Government Finance, Nonprofit Organizations

Jerry Hillis: Land Use/Zoning, Real Estate, Environmental

Melody McCutcheon: Land Use/Zoning, Environmental

Lou Peterson: Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Steve Rovig: Real Estate

Mike Scott: Business Litigation, Securities & Corporate Finance, General Litigation

Richard Wilson: Land Use/Zoning, Real Estate, Environmental