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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
How to Document Changes and Preserve Claims Without Starting a Fight
Construction is a team sport, but you can play nice while still preserving your contractual rights. In every construction project,…
Washington Court of Appeals Narrows Arbitrator Authority in Construction Dispute
In a recent opinion, Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals clarified arbitrator limits in Reecer Creek Excavating v.…
Should Post Contract Award Tariffs be Reimbursable? Why Public Works Contractors Deserve Clarity
Public works contractors across Washington and the U.S. are grappling with a costly and unresolved question: when the federal government…
General Commercial Liability Coverage Depends on Facts – Not Labels
The Twiggs hired Rainier Pacific Development, LLC to build a home. But, after the home was complete, the Twiggs complained…
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC Recognized by Best Lawyers 2026
Continuing the trend from last year, Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is excited to announce that ten members of our…
ACS Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognized
For our second blog post concerning awards this summer, Ahlers Cressman & Sleight is pleased to announce that nine members…