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
Voluntary Dismissal of an Indemnity Claim Does Not Make the Subcontractor a “Prevailing Party,” Washington Court of Appeals Holds
In King County v. Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, No. 86503-0-I (Wash. Ct. App. Aug. 4, 2025), an unpublished decision from…
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027
Continuing the trend from last year, Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is excited to announce that thirteen members of our…
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight leads in recognized Construction Litigation Attorneys
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight is pleased to announce its leading recognition in the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers magazine. With ten…
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight named one of the Top 50 Construction Law Firms
Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is pleased to announce its fifth consecutive year of recognition by Construction Executive as one…
Seattle’s Residential Zoning Transformation: What Property Owners, Buyers, and Investors Should Understand
Seattle is in the midst of a significant transformation in residential land use policy. Longstanding neighborhood zoning patterns that historically…
Design Professionals Have Lien Rights Too.
Design professionals providing professional services for the improvement of real property also have lien rights under Washington’s Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s…