Bennett A. Taylor - Seattle, WA
Attorney at Peryea Silver Taylor
Creditor/Debtor Lawyers in Seattle, WA
1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1550 Seattle, WA 98101 - 3146
Seattle Creditor/Debtor Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Creditor/Debtor 75%
- Bankruptcy 15%
- Real Property 10%
Litigation: 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
I represent community associations in the collection of delinquent assessments, bankruptcy matters, foreclosure and covenant enforcement actions, and provide other general legal counsel. Prior to representing community associations, I represented consumers and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings as well as other general real estate matters.
I attended Gonzaga University School of Law and graduated in 2008. While in law school, I worked as a judicial extern to Justice J.M. Johnson. I drafted the pre-hearing memorandum for City of Seattle v. Klein, 161 Wn.2d 554, 565, 166 P.3d 1149 (2007), responses to Motions to Modify Commissioner's Rulings, conducted legal research and drafted memoranda to assist in formulating judicial opinions.
I am originally from the Seattle area and enjoy spending my free time with my wife and two daughters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, 2018 - 2020
Education
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Legal Education
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Gonzaga University School of Law,
Spokane,
Washington, 2008
J.D.
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Gonzaga University School of Law,
Spokane,
Washington, 2008
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Non Legal Education
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University of Washington,
Seattle,
Washington, 2004
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of Washington,
Seattle,
Washington, 2004
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney Shareholder
Past Positions
- Philips Law Firm, Staff Attorney, July 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
- Weitz Law Firm PLLC, Associate Attorney, October 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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"Basic Collection Concepts for Community Associations", WSCAI, 2013
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"Boundary Issues in Homeowners Associations: Beyond the Governing Documents", WSCAI, 2018
- "Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership", WSCAI, 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- King County Bar Association Neighborhood Clinic, Volunteer Attorney, 2010 - Present
- Washington State Community Association Institute, Volunteer Attorney, WSCAI – Education Committee, 2014 - Present
Representative Cases
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City of Seattle v. Klein 166 P. 3d 1149 (2007)
Published Works
Articles
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“Show Me The Money: Finding and Obtaining Assets Through Supplemental Proceedings and Garnishments” , WSBA Litigation News, Volume 25, No.1, 2012
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Boundary Issues: Associations and Owners Often Face Problems Involving Damage and Repairs that Straddle or Cross Boundary Lines, WSCAI Journal, January, 2018
Co-authored article regarding legal boundary issues between property owners. -
Attorney-Client Privilege for Managers , WSCAI Journal, 2017
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A View From The Box: What Serving As A Juror Taught Me About Trying A Case, NW Lawyer Magazine, 2015
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What to Do When an Owner Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, WSCAI Journal, 2014
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2009
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- King County Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Volunteer Attorney)
- Community Associations Institute, 2013 - Present (Volunteer Attorney)
- Washington State Bar Association, Bankruptcy, 2009 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, 2010 - 2012
Contact
1200 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1550
Seattle, WA 98101 - 3146
Phone: 206-403-1933
Fax: 206-858-6368
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed Saturday, Sunday, and court holidays
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