# Ronald C. Templeton, In Memoriam

> In memory of Ronald C. Templeton, a founding member of Kitsap Law Group, who practiced in the West Sound for over 35 years and served his community for decades.

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In Memoriam

## Ronald C. Templeton

Ron was a founding member of Kitsap Law Group, and his ethics, tenacity and commitment to his clients and public service continue to inspire us.

![Ronald C. Templeton](https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/assets/img/photos/templeton-legacy.jpg)

Ronald C. Templeton

In Memoriam

Founding memberKitsap Law Group

West Sound practiceOver 35 years

Retired2021

In memoriam

## About Ronald C. Templeton

Before retiring in 2021, Ron practiced in the West Sound for over 35 years, representing governmental, non-profit and private sector clients across Kitsap County.

Ron was a founding member of Kitsap Law Group. His ethics, tenacity and commitment to his clients and to public service continue to inspire us.

## A career in the West Sound

Before retiring in 2021, Ron Templeton practiced in the West Sound for over 35 years. During his career he represented a variety of governmental, non-profit and private sector clients, including Kitsap Transit, Housing Kitsap, Kitsap Bank and some of the county's largest building contractors, developers and landowners. He negotiated, drafted and litigated contracts for major developments, intergovernmental agreements, residential, retail and commercial acquisitions, and transactions involving both public and private parties.

Ron negotiated and drafted the initial intergovernmental agreements and many of the collateral agreements for the Bremerton Harborside Development project. He crafted, negotiated and drafted the workout and loan agreements on behalf of Kitsap County and Housing Kitsap following the Authority's loan defaults. He also helped Kitsap Transit craft legislation that allowed Kitsap Transit and private sector operators to start cross-sound passenger-only ferry service, and he negotiated and drafted the cross-sound ferry operating agreements and construction contracts for Kitsap Transit's ferry service.

## Commitment to community

Ron was well known for his commitment to our community. He handled several pro bono cases of public interest. He was a member of the CK Presbyterian Church and the Silverdale Rotary Club for over 30 years, served on a variety of boards and committees, and promoted and took part in fundraising for many organizations, including the Boy Scouts and the University of Washington. He coached youth football and baseball for many years.

## Education

Ron was a graduate of the University of Washington. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law, where he was the brief writer for the Moot Court Board and was voted the Phi Delta Phi Graduate of the Year.

### Practice focus

- [Real estate](https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/silverdale/real-estate-lawyer/)
- [Municipal law](https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/silverdale/municipal-law-lawyer/)
- [Business](https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/silverdale/business-lawyer/)

### Education

- University of Puget Sound School of Law, brief writer for the Moot Court Board, voted the Phi Delta Phi Graduate of the Year
- University of Washington

### Memberships and service

- Founding member, Kitsap Law Group
- Silverdale Rotary Club, over 30 years
- CK Presbyterian Church, over 30 years

![The Kitsap Law Group office lobby in Silverdale](https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/assets/img/photos/office-lobby-191-1200.jpg)
Kitsap Law Group in Silverdale, the firm Ron helped found.

## Contact
- Phone: 360-692-6415
- Address: 3212 NW Byron St, Suite 101, Silverdale, WA 98383
- Request a consultation: https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/contact/