Land use law is not only Jamie Howsley's career, but his passion. Jamie had the great fortune of growing up around land use and eventually following in the footsteps of his father, who was a respected planner and land use attorney. This unique upbringing provided a basis to understanding the evolution of the regulatory environment surrounding land development.

A land use attorney is an integral part of any development team and Jamie prides himself on being a dedicated professional who knows how to navigate the myriad of complex rules and relationships encountered in land development. He is known for finding creative, cost-effective solutions to challenges that could hamper a project.

Education

J.D., Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR, 2001

M.A., Political Science, American University, Washington, DC, 1997

B.A, History and Political Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1996

Memberships and Honors

2012 Daily Journal Commerce Leadership in the Law Finalist

Edited Chapter 3 Dedication and Vacation of the Real Property Deskbook (4th ed. 2012) Volume 6: Land Use Development

Washington Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2011

Chair, Clark County Development Engineering Advisory Board

Southwest Washington Chapter Secretary, American Planning Association

Workgroup, Clark County Title 40

Member, Clark County Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Oregon Bar Association, Real Estate and Land Use Section

Member, Washington Bar Association, Land Use and Environmental Section

Member, SWWA Contractors Association

Member, Vancouver Rotary Club

Board Member, Columbia River Mental Health Services

Member, Government Camp Tax Increment Finance Committee

Member, Building Industry Association of Washington Legal Trust Committee

Government Affairs Director, Building Industry Association of Clark County

Articles

I've Got the Stormwater Blues

Measure 49 Measured Up