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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
The Court of Appeals Holds That Indifference to Safety Satisfies the Standard for a Willful Violation Under WISHA
In March 2022, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One, issued Marpac Constr., LLC v. Dep’t of Lab. &…
Upcoming Construction Law Webinar on Material-Cost Escalation (April 29, 2022)
The Associated General Contractors of Washington (“AGC”) is hosting a webinar entitled “Material-cost escalation: What are my options?” on April…
ACS Obtains Overwhelming Jury Trial Victory for General Contractor Client
ACS is pleased to share news of our recent $19.2 million victory for a general contractor client after a lengthy…
Parties to an Agreement to Arbitrate May be Compelled to Arbitrate with Non-Parties
In a recent case decided by Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals, David Terry Investments, LLC – PRC…
Two Federal Vaccine Mandates: One Struck Down and One Upheld by the United States Supreme Court
On Thursday January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court made two important decisions on two separate federal vaccine mandates.…
ACS Firm Update
ACS is pleased to introduce four promoted partners, as well as newly hired attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff. …