Areas of Expertise
Our Services
In the construction industry, our firm represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, design professionals, and suppliers involved in both public and private construction projects throughout the western United States and Alaska. We also represent our clients in commercial matters and litigation, real estate transactions and disputes, and business matters. We offer our clients comprehensive legal service where they can find their commercial business needs met in one place.
Our Services Include:
- General Litigation
- Construction Law
- Construction Litigation
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Real Estate
- Business Transactional
- Real Estate Law and Litigation
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Government Contracting
- Bid Protest
- DBE Certifications
- Prevailing Wage
- Construction Defect
- Construction Contract Drafting
- Creditor-Debtor
- Lien/Bonds
- Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy
Recent Articles
Court of Appeals Issues Decision Regarding Second-Tier Subcontractors and Pre-Lien Notice
Velazquez Framing, LLC (“Velazquez”) v. Cascadia Homes, Inc. (“Cascadia”) is a Court of Appeals, Division 2 case where the primary…
Recent Supreme Court Decision Could Have Substantial Impact on Builders
On October 27, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision which could have a substantial impact on the…
Coping With The New Cap And Trade Law
On May 17, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed a new carbon pricing bill making Washington only the second in the…
Insurance Companies Score Win at Supreme Court - Mason Fletcher & Ryan Sternoff
In 2011, the Washington State Department of Transportation (“WSDOT”) contracted with Seattle Tunnel Partners, a joint venture of Dragados USA…
Veterans Day – Thank You for Your Service
Happy Veterans Day[1] to our country’s servicemembers past and present! ACS would like to express its deepest gratitude and respect…
Supreme Court Holds That Prevailing Wage Statute is Constitutional
The Supreme Court recently held[1] that Senate Bill 5493 (“SSB 5493”), which alters the method for how the Washington State…