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<p class="MsoNormal">I’d be happy to chat with them.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Tom Lee<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 27, 2022 11:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Regulatory Takings referral<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Long-time clients have a two-decades long animosity with the actions of a city and statutorily created entity, due to their actions on nearby property owned by said entities. Some time ago, the entities authorized work that directly increased
the flood risk for my clients' property, and the entities appear to have taken affirmative steps to ensure that only the entities could buy clients' land in the future due to regulations and adjacent land purchases by the entities. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It's complicated and out of my expertise. My clients want to untangle their issues with the entities, but I believe they need specialized counsel to issue-spot and see whether they have any cognizable claims. I believe this falls into the
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<p class="MsoNormal">Referrals? Advice on who might be able to assess such a situation? <o:p></o:p></p>
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