Taudd A. Hume

Partner
Taudd Hume's practice focuses on real property (including the sub-specialties of land-use and environmental law), business, and municipal law. He represents clients in contested administrative appeals before hearing examiners, city and county councils, and state administrative boards, and handles appeals in state and federal courts. His environmental experience includes appeals of permits and approvals, challenges to regulatory authorities, and defending against permit violations. He also advises municipal and corporate clients on operational issues, compliance and regulatory concerns, corporate governance, and employment matters.
Admissions
  •  Washington State Bar Association
  •  U.S. District Court, Eastern Washington District
Education
  • University of Montana School of Law, J.D.
  • Whitworth University B.A., International Relations
 Publications
  • Author, WASHINGTON CIVIL PROCEDURE DESK BOOK, Section 40 (Wash. St. Bar Assoc. 3d ed. 2012)
  • Supplement Author, WASHINGTON CIVIL PROCEDURE DESK BOOK, Section 40 (Wash. St. Bar Assoc, 2d ed. 2002 & Supp. 2006)
  • It’s The End Of The World As We Know it…And I Feel Fine: Multi-Disciplinary Practices in Montana, 63 Mont. L. Rev. 391 (2002)
Presentations
  • “Constitutional Limitations on Zoning Actions,” NBI, Dec. 2019
  • “The Intersection of Public Finance and Land Use Planning:  Spokane’s Use of Public Development Authorities (PDA’s) to Facilitate Economic Opportunity and Growth,” WA Hearing Examiner’s Ass’n Annual Conf., Oct. 2019
  • “Understanding the Comprehensive Plan,” NBI, December 14, 2017
  • “THC and the Politics of ‘No,’” WA Hearing Examiner’s Ass’n Annual Conf., Nov. 2016
  • “Remedies for Boundary Disputes,” NBI, Nov. 2015
  • “SEPA Rules: Old at Being Young; Young at Being Old,” Lorman, Oct. 2014
  • “Kenny Rogers on Real Estate Due Diligence,” Spokane County Bar Ass’n, Nov. 2013
  • “Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Transactions” NBI, December 2012
  • “Real Estate Due Diligence” Spokane County Bar Association, November 2011
  • “Avoiding Surprises in the Permitting Process: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You (Impact Fees and Exactions)”, Law Seminars International, October 2008
  • “SEPA: Litigation and Mitigation – How to Prepare in Advance,” Lorman Seminars, March 2008
  • “SEPA: Emerging Trends and the Requirement of Carbon Measurement,: Lorman Seminars, March 2008
  • “Using Development Agreements to Permit Large Projects,” Foster Pepper CLE, October 2007
  • “Accessing Section 404 Permit Jurisdiction Post Rapanos and Carabell,” Law Seminars International, July 2007
  • “Accessing the Implications of (LUPA): A Laymens’ Guide to Land Use Litigation,” Lorman Education Seminars, July 2006
  • “The Effect of Zoning and Land Use Laws on Development in Washington,” Law Seminars International, July 2005
Achievements
  • Montana Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
  • American Jurisprudence Awards, Legal Research and Writing, Business Transactions
  • Jessup International Moot Court Team
  • University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Moulton, Bellingham, Longo & Mather Achievement Scholarship
  • Judge Russell E. and Mary Ruth Larson Smith Award
  • Order of Barristers Award
  • Justin Miller Award
  • Scribes Society Award



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