Mr. Robert D. Wilson-Hoss

Robert D. Wilson-Hoss

Lawyers are known for giving generously of their time and talents in service to their communities. This award recognizes exceptional non-law-related volunteer work and community service.

Rob Wilson-Hoss received a B.A. in philosophy and English from Willamette University in 1973, and his J.D. from the University of Washington in 1978. He grew up in Longview and has practiced in Mason County since 1978. This is his second WSBA award; in 1993, he received the Association's Courageous Award for his civil rights work. He is also a trained mediator, through the Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center. He is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Mr. Wilson-Hoss has served several terms as Mason County judicial commissioner, in Juvenile Court, Domestic Relations Court, and as a settlement conference commissioner. His previous experiences include service in the Peace Corps, participation in the establishment of the Northwest Intertribal Court System, and as the first reservation attorney for the Squaxin Island Tribe.

Mr. Wilson-Hoss has participated in the formation and/or work of many Mason and Thurston county agencies and associations, including the Thurston-Mason County Dispute Resolution Center, the Thurston-Mason County Bar Association, the Mason County Bar Association, the Mason County Shelter, and the Mason County Counseling Network. He was instrumental in the establishment of Habitat for Humanity Mason County, the Mason County Shelter, and Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Services. He also helped to found and lead an ad-hoc task force of community leaders and federal mediators directed at improving relationships between the emerging Latino-Hispanic community and the existing local community.

In addition to the WSBA, Mr. Wilson-Hoss has received awards and recognition from many other groups, including the Mason County Chamber of Commerce, Shelton Rotary Club, Shelton School District, Lake Limerick Country Club, Spanish Language Institute (Oaxaca, Mexico), Turning Pointe, Cub Scout Pack 126, Save Our County's Kids, the Northwest Intertribal Court System, the United States Soccer Federation (D license), and the Conehead Invitational Softball tournament. Mr. Wilson-Hoss and his wife, Wendy, are also foster parents to an 11-year-old boy.
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"As Rob's partner for 25 years, I've watched with amazement and respect his passion and dedication to the betterment of his Mason County community."

Minutes from the October 31st infomational Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR) meeting with Robert Wilson-Hoss, Attorney, were reviewed and discussed at length.Input was received from everyone present.It was suggested that we obtain copies of the information mailed to Kumano by Mr. Wilson-Hoss for further review.