Construction
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Carney Badley Spellman PS
USA 2026
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Leading firm in USA 2026
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Top figures
45
Lawyers
1972
Established Year
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Overview
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Carney Badley Spellman is a Seattle-based full-service law firm known for partner-led counsel in construction law, M&A, corporate transactions, appellate advocacy, real estate, labor and employment, and estate planning. A Top 50 national construction law firm recognized by Construction Executive, the firm combines Pacific Northwest market depth with integrated, cross-practice expertise — delivering responsive, sophisticated legal counsel to businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and individuals.
Industry sectors (8)
- M&A
- Construction
- Appellate Advocacy
- Real Estate
- Labor & Employment
- Estate Planning
- Corporate Transactions
- Commercial Litigation
Work & experience
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Carney Badley Spellman's attorneys bring decades of experience to the Pacific Northwest's most significant construction disputes, corporate transactions, and appellate matters. The firm's philosophy to prevent risk first and litigate decisively when needed runs across every practice. Nationally ranked in construction and Chambers-recognized, the firm also advises on M&A, appeals, startups, commercial litigation, real estate, employment, and estate planning for businesses and families.
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John Dippold
Construction
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Linda Clapham
Insurance
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Insurance
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Top figures
45
Lawyers
1972
Established Year
Content provided by Carney Badley Spellman PS
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