Ranking tables

Construction | USA

Washington

Construction covers contractual advisor work within the construction industry for both the suppliers (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers and architects), and those clients employing these types of companies (e.g., corporates or state authorities) on their building plans. Our construction sections cover both litigious and non-litigious matters.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Richard Prentke Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
  2. Sam Baker Smith Currie Oles LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. John AhlersAhlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
  4. John RiperAshbaugh Beal
  5. Paul R. CressmanAhlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
    1
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Ballard Spahr has an accomplished group offering contract drafting, financial and dispute resolution expertise, primarily to design professionals such as engineers and architects, among others. The firm has significant experience in defending against design and delay claims. It is also increasingly active in the Native American real estate development sector.

  2. Perkins Coie LLP
    1
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Perkins Coie is a preeminent construction firm with noted expertise in all aspects of procurement, contract preparation, compliance, negotiation of adjustments and dispute resolution. The law firm is acclaimed in the market for its representation of design professionals, construction machinery manufacturers and public and private owners.

  3. Stoel Rives LLP
    1
    Stoel Rives LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Stoel Rives has a respected construction team with a broad client base consisting of design professionals, owners and contractors. The law firm offers niche strengths in wind farm construction, university and technology company campuses and tunnel boring disputes. It provides high-quality advice on a wide spectrum of matters, including risk management, contract negotiations and design error claims.

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Band 2

  1. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    2
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dorsey & Whitney possesses a well-regarded construction practice with strengths in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings, as well as contract drafting and strategic counseling. The firm acts for a range of players on industrial, residential and infrastructure projects, among others.
  2. Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    2
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Seyfarth Shaw has broad capabilities in construction, with notable experience providing advice on the construction of civil infrastructure and high-rise buildings. The law firm assists clients throughout the construction process, from drafting and negotiating contracts to handling litigation.

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Band 3

  1. Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
    3
    Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Caincross & Hempelmann is a notable practice with significant experience in advising on construction contracts as well as dispute resolution. The firm acts for a varied client base, including contractors, engineers and architects.

  2. Smith Currie Oles LLP
    3
    Smith Currie Oles LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Smith Currie Oles represents and advises clients at all stages of the construction process, from contract procurement to dispute resolution and litigation. It represents and advises a range of clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, and public and private owners.

  3. Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Carney Badley Spellman PS
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Miller Nash LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Pacifica Law Group LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Schlemlein, Fick & Franklin, PLLC
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3