Background
Derr, Jay P. was born on April 1, 1957 in Ithaca, New York, United States.
Derr, Jay P. was born on April 1, 1957 in Ithaca, New York, United States.
Michigan State University (Bachelor of Science, with highest honors, 1979). Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (Juris Doctor, 1982). Phi Kappa Phi. Board Member, Washington Chapter of American Planning Association (Company-Chair, since 1985, Legislative Committee).
Lecturer, University of Washington Department of Urban Planning and Design, since 1988.
Worked at Buck & Gordon (Seattle, Washington) specializing in Land Use, Zoning, Environmental, Real Estate, Hazardous Waste and Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1982, Washington. 1983, Alaska.
Phi Kappa Phi.
Board Member, Washington Chapter of American Planning Association (Company-Chair, Legislative Committee, 1985-1990).
Lecturer, University of Washington Department of Urban Planning and Design, 1988-1989. Special Land Use Counsel, City of Snoqualmie, 1987.
Member: King County, Washington State (Member, Environmental and Land Use Law Section) and Alaska Bar Associations. Buck & Gordon is a small, innovative and highly responsive firm.
The attorneys work as a team to assist clients in land development matters such as real estate acquisition and transaction documentation, acquiring necessary permits and approvals for development projects, coordinating complex permit reviews for local government, defending such permits or decisions in trial and appellate courts, and coordinating site environmental cleanup.
Our small size and team approach enable us to respond quickly to our clients" needs and be cost effective. In land development and environmental matters, our focused practice and our participation in numerous professional and educational activities have given us a solid reputation with local, state and federal agencies. In litigation we have a reputation for tough, total commitment and for achievement of our clients" goals.
Member: King County, Washington State (Member, Environmental and Land Use Law Section) and Alaska Bar Associations.
