Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess

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  Robert Dickson

  Managing Partner

  The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation.

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  DANIEL FROHLICH

  Partner

  With more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, Dan is a key figure at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, focusing on construction litigation, civil litigation, and real estate law. Dan is a trusted advocate, known for adeptly handling complex legal matters and his commitment to excellence. Beyond the courtroom, his proactive approach and extensive experience make him a leader in the legal community. Clients appreciate Dan’s client-centric approach, built on trust and transparency. Dan’s notable reputation as a sought-after professional in Western Washington is defined by his exceptional legal practice and continuous dedication to achieving solutions for his clients.

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  THOMAS DICKSON

  Senior Partner

  Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters. Regardless of how complicated or challenging a client’s issue may be, he will assist in guiding that client to the best outcome.

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  HEATHER BURGESS

  Partner

  Heather’s practice focuses on representing real estate developers in all phases of real estate acquisition, development, and permitting. Heather has worked on projects across the state, including a variety of significant residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Southwest Washington. Heather uses her experience and well-established working relationships with local government officials to help clients evaluate properties and develop successful projects in Washington’s complex land use regulatory environment, litigating to defend and obtain permits when necessary. Heather regularly works with a range of land use and environmental laws, including the State Environmental Policy Act, the Growth Management Act, the Shoreline Management Act, and the federal Endangered Species Act. Outside of land use, Heather practices municipal law, with a focus on Port Districts, and currently serves as contract General Counsel to the Port of Tacoma. She is also an experienced civil real estate litigator. Heather is a frequent speaker on Washington land use regulation at continuing legal education programs and industry seminars. Heather founded Phillips Burgess PLLC in Olympia 2011 with long-time Olympia attorney Richard “Mick” Phillips. Prior to forming her own firm, Heather was a partner at Eisenhower Carlson PLLC in Tacoma and an associate at Perkins Coie LLP’s Seattle and Olympia offices. Before entering private practice, Heather served for 13 years on active duty with the United States Army, six as a Judge Advocate. Heather continued to serve as a Judge Advocate in the Washington Army National Guard until her retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2016.

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