[WSBAPT] seeking referral - neighbor dispute / potential restraining order

[Andrekita Silva]

Heather,

I handle antiharassment matters and I’d be happy to speak to your friend.

However, I would also suggest that before approaching the court for a
restraining order, that she consider a mediation with the Dispute
Resolution Center of King County.  The DRC only handles mediations if both
parties are willing to participate.  Especially if her neighbor has mental
health issues, a legal remedy could end up being meaningless- the neighbor
might just violate the restraining order.  So, a non-legal approach might
be a better option to start with. It certainly wouldn't make things worse.

If her neighbor isn’t willing to pay the modest fee charged by the Dispute
Resolution Center, then she may have no choice but to seek a legal remedy.
There is a dispute resolution center in most counties, but the contact
information for DRC of King County is:

4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 520, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 443-9603

Many of the mediators are non-lawyers and in general, the idea is to
really try to focus on the interests of the parties (which we also hope to
do as lawyers but in the litigation setting, that can sometimes be lost.).

andrekita
Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, Washington 98101
206-224-8288
www.seattle-silvalaw.com



On Sun, October 28, 2018 10:56 pm, Pearce Law PLLC wrote:
> Dear Listmates,
> A friend of mine who owns a rental property is having some difficulties
> with the neighbor sitting directly behind their rental - causing the
> tenants and themselves much grief. They may be in need of assistance
> evaluating whether a restraining order is currently an option.
>
> Looking for referrals to send her way. (Neighbor may have some mental
> health issues, it appears, FYI). Do you know anyone who could help?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Heather
>
>
> *Heather Pearce Campbell*
> *Pearce Law, PLLC *| c: 206.799.2539
> Web: http://www.pearcelawservices.com
>
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