Alexander (Sandy) W. Mackie

Sandy Mackie's practice involves constant participation in matters dealing with environmental land use regulations and the issue of property entitlements under the State of Washington's complex land use regulations. He is actively involved in questions dealing with the state's Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, and Shoreline Management Act, including development of GMA and SMA compliant policies and regulations, regulation of resource lands, critical areas and shorelines. His practice also consists of all steps necessary for the acquisition and litigation of a wide variety of land use permits in cities and counties throughout the State of Washington, including related cases in State Superior Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in the Best Lawyers in America, in Environmental Law
• Listed in Washington Law and Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2007 - 2009
• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell

Professional Leadership

• AWB Puget Sound Partnership committee (AWB committee recommending business policy to the Puget Sound Partnership (Chris McCabe AWB Staff), Co-chair
• National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Washington State Government Affairs Committee, South Sound Committee
• Washington State Bar Association, Environmental Law and Land Use Section, Director, 1982 - 1985
• Planning Association of Washington, President, 1995 - 1996; First Vice-President, 1996 and 1993 - 1994