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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>This doesn’t directly answer your question, but perhaps the volunteer coordinator at the Pacific Crest Trail Association could help address some of your clients concerns? They coordinate most of the trail crews and might be able to respond more quickly than the Forest Service. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Ellen Ginda</b><br>Volunteer Programs Coordinator<br><a href="mailto:volunteer@pcta.org">volunteer@pcta.org</a><br>916-285-1838<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and everyone I know that has hiked it is super grateful for people who allow us access to their land, so please thank your client! I hope her concerns are addressed to her satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Jennifer M. Johnson</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Hanigan Law Office, PS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>PO Box 39 - 68 Main Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Cathlamet, WA 98612<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>(360) 795-3494<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>(360) 795-3001 (f)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#FB0007'>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>THIS EMAIL IS INTENDED TO BE A CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION. </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THIS EMAIL, PLEASE DO NOT READ OR PRINT IT. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00006D'>This transmission is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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There is a risk that this communication may be intercepted illegally, waiving any implied or explicit attorney-client or work-product privileges.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=344 height=48 style='width:3.5833in;height:.5in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D626E9.432C4AE0" alt="cid:image001.jpg@01D282BD.7BF1A6F0"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>From: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>WSBA ProbateTrust List <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Matt Yates <matt@yatesmarshall.com><br><b>Reply-To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Date: </b>Friday, May 8, 2020 at 10:33 AM<br><b>To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject: </b>[WSBAPT] Abuse of US Forest Service Easement<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>PC has land in rural SW Washington that has an easement over it to allow access to Forest Service Land. Forest Service land has part of Pacific Coast Trail on it so Forest Service has contracted the PC Trail Association to maintain the trail. PC obviously knew about easement and does not necessarily have a problem with access but, according to her, PCTA volunteers/workers are not respectful of easement and often divert from it on to PC’s real property rather than proceeding on to Forest Service property. PC says everything is clearly marked but I am sure that that is subjective. Forest Service has been dismissive when they have been responsive. Forest Service wants to take no ownership of its agents acting inconsistent with Forest Service’s easement obligations. PC seems to acknowledge that Forest Service can grant access to its agents but PC remains concerned about liability that may arise (I have tried to reassure her that liability from easement beneficiary’s use is limited absent her intentional interference or negligence of burdened easement holder’s duties) and she expects Forest Service to regulate the use. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anyone dealt with something like this before? I’m not concerned about re-establishing contact with Forest Service and discussing. I’m much more concerned with how to manage PC’s expectations about what a real result may be. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Matthew D. Yates</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Attorney at Law</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Yates Marshall, PLLC</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10000 NE 7th Avenue, Suite 200</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Vancouver, WA 98685</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Phone: (360) 449-6100</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fax: (360) 449-6111</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:matt@yatesmarshall.com">matt@yatesmarshall.com</a> (<b>New Email Address</b>)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>www.yatesmarshall.com</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***Disclaimer: Please note that RPPT listserv participation is not restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and others.*** _______________________________________________ WSBAPT mailing list WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbapt<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>