Ranking tables
Construction | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
- Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS 6 Years Ranked
- Smith Currie Oles LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
- Carney Badley Spellman PS
- Miller Nash LLP
- Pacifica Law Group LLP
- Schlemlein, Fick & Franklin, PLLC
Senior Statespeople
- Richard Prentke Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
- Sam Baker Smith Currie Oles LLP7 Years Ranked
- John AhlersAhlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
- John RiperAshbaugh Beal
- Paul R. CressmanAhlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
Band 1
Band 2
- Andrew J. Gabel Ballard Spahr LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brendan J. Peters Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
- Douglas Oles Smith Currie Oles LLP5 Years Ranked
- Graehm C. Wallace Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
- Mike Grace Dorsey & Whitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ryan Dumm Seyfarth Shaw LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christopher WrightCarney Badley Spellman PS
- Garth A. SchlemleinSchlemlein, Fick & Franklin, PLLC
- Zak TomlinsonPacifica Law Group LLP
Band 3
- Bart Reed Stoel Rives LLP1 Years Ranked
- Colm Nelson Stoel Rives LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ellie Perka Ballard Spahr LLP3 Years Ranked
- John Dippold Carney Badley Spellman PS7 Years Ranked
- Marisa Bavand Dorsey & Whitney LLP2 Years Ranked
- Mica Klein Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
- Traeger Machetanz Davis Wright Tremaine LLP6 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ballard Spahr LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedBallard 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.
1 Perkins Coie LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedPerkins 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.
1 Stoel Rives LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedStoel 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.
Band 2
2 Dorsey & Whitney LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDorsey & 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 LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedSeyfarth 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.
Band 3
3 Cairncross & Hempelmann, PSConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedCaincross & 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.
3 Smith Currie Oles LLPConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSmith 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.