Laying a solid foundation for all your projects
Representing clients across virtually all aspects of the built environment industry, we are committed to partnering with you to help bring your vision to life. Whether planning a commercial project, civic facility, residential development, health care center or stadium, you can count on us to help mitigate risks and protect your interests.
We represent clients in all phases of a construction project, from the drafting and negotiation of contracts to handling issues that may arise during construction. If a dispute threatens your progress, our attorneys are equipped to help you navigate a wide range of issues, including labor and material liens, insurance coverage, constructability issues and construction defects, often without going to trial.
Construction Contracting
We represent clients in identifying the needs and risks of each construction project and draft, risk manage and negotiate contracts including:
- Design-Build contracts
- GC/CM contracts
- Joint venture agreements
- Preconstruction agreements
- Design contracts
- Prime construction contracts
- Subcontracts
- Teaming agreements
- Tenant improvement contracts
Construction Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our attorneys have a long history of resolving construction and public bidding disputes, commercial and industrial construction defect cases, lien claims, delay and change order claims, and warranty claims, including the prosecution and defense of all types of construction, design, product and other defect claims. We are committed to resolving disputes with alternative resolution methods including mediation, arbitration, mini-trials or other options, but have an excellent track record in representing clients in trial before a judge or jury when necessary.
Sustainable Building
Our team offers clients in-depth knowledge of sustainable building standards like LEED certification, helping clients comply with the City of Seattle’s sustainable building regulations and Washington’s high-performance public buildings law. We’re here to ensure our clients’ projects align with today’s sustainability goals, from planning to completion.
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Enforcement and Avoidance of Contracts in New York After COVID-19 Events
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Contractual and Extra-Contractual Defenses Implicated by Response to COVID-19 in Washington
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