About

Piper Thornburgh grew up in Spokane and attended Gonzaga Prep. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1990 and then received her law degree in 1994 from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Piper began her legal career as a public defender representing clients in District and Superior Courts in Pierce and Snohomish Counties. In 2000, she took a position with United States Senator Maria Cantwell working on solutions for community leaders and constituents throughout Northwest Washington. Following this policy and outreach work, Piper continued to use her legal skills and experience in government to work for a statewide nonprofit. In 2006, Piper took time to focus on raising her two children. During this time, Piper handled cases pro bono for the King County Bar Association and advocated for children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Piper opened her law office in 2014 in Winslow in the historic center on Ericksen Avenue. She strives to provide the highest quality legal services in a timely manner with a personal touch. She handles all types of property matters, including real estate transactions and land use, encroachments, neighbor disputes, protection orders, quiet title, adverse possession cases, as well as lease review. In addition, she works with homeowner and condo associations on governance. She assists clients in navigating City or County requirements for permitting and entitlement issues related to development and community groups challenging City or County actions. Also, she represents clients on business matters providing advice and representation in purchase and sales and ongoing business operations.

In addition to her private practice, Piper is a certified mediator and volunteers with the Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center. She serves as a judge pro tem for Bainbridge Island Municipal and Kitsap County District Courts. Piper is a Trustee of the Kitsap County Bar Association where she is the Immediate Past President. She is also a member of the Bainbridge Island Rotary Club.

Piper is married to long-time Bainbridge Islander, Jon Thornburgh. They have two boys in high school on the island.