FN-28061 MN-28061 LN-28061, Esq.
Attorney
Seattle, Washington
Active and successful commercial litigator for over 36 years. Has been on the AAA
Construction Arbitration panel since 2004 and has arbitrated many matters as well
as having served as the chair of three panel arbitrations with amounts in
controversy well over $10,000,000. Over the past 11 years has mediated for over
100 different law firms located in the northwest and other parts of the country
including California and New York.
Construction Arbitration panel since 2004 and has arbitrated many matters as well
as having served as the chair of three panel arbitrations with amounts in
controversy well over $10,000,000. Over the past 11 years has mediated for over
100 different law firms located in the northwest and other parts of the country
including California and New York.
Ashbaugh Beal LLP – Partner
Attorney
Ashbaugh Beal LLP, 1987 – Present.
Practiced commercial litigation for over 36 years with an emphasis on construction
law. Represented a variety of clients including owners, design professionals,
general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers, insureds and others in a
variety of disputes, including with respect to construction, construction defect,
insurance, partnership, banking, bonding, shareholder, real estate, personal injury
and employment claims.
law. Represented a variety of clients including owners, design professionals,
general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers, insureds and others in a
variety of disputes, including with respect to construction, construction defect,
insurance, partnership, banking, bonding, shareholder, real estate, personal injury
and employment claims.
Mediated, as the mediator, over 250 disputes in a variety of practice areas. Acted as
an advocate for parties in many hundreds of mediations in various practice areas.
an advocate for parties in many hundreds of mediations in various practice areas.
Mediated, as mediator, a wide variety of disputes including but not limited to
construction, construction defect, insurance, partnership, banking, bonding,
shareholder, real estate, personal injury and employment disputes. The amount in
controversy in these disputes has ranged from $50,000 to tens of millions of
dollars.
construction, construction defect, insurance, partnership, banking, bonding,
shareholder, real estate, personal injury and employment disputes. The amount in
controversy in these disputes has ranged from $50,000 to tens of millions of
dollars.
Mediator style is to be active in the process and not just a messenger between the
parties. Mediator tenacity and a willingness to put in the time needed before, during
and after the scheduled mediation session to give the parties the best chance to
resolve their disputes is critical. Another essential part of the process is making
sure the parties know the risks of not settling and what the likely outcome will be if
there is no settlement while at the same time offering creative solutions to help
bring the parties together.
parties. Mediator tenacity and a willingness to put in the time needed before, during
and after the scheduled mediation session to give the parties the best chance to
resolve their disputes is critical. Another essential part of the process is making
sure the parties know the risks of not settling and what the likely outcome will be if
there is no settlement while at the same time offering creative solutions to help
bring the parties together.
Familiar with the various online platforms (i.e. Zoom, etc.) and have conducted
dozens of mediations by Zoom as the mediator and participated as an
advocate for clients in many virtual mediations.
dozens of mediations by Zoom as the mediator and participated as an
advocate for clients in many virtual mediations.
University of Washington (JD-1987; BA, Philosophy-1983).
Admitted to the Bar: Washington (1987); U.S. District Court: Western (1988) and Eastern (1994) Districts of Washington.
Washington State Bar Association.
Publications:
Co-Author, “Chapter 24: Mediation, Disputes Review Boards, and Project
Neutrals.” Washington State Bar Association Construction Law Deskbook, 2019.
Speaking Engagements:
Has presented on alternative dispute resolution at the following seminars: 23rd
Annual Washington Construction Law Seminar, The Seminar Group, 9/16/2016;
24th Annual Washington Construction Law Seminar, The Seminar Group,
9/14/2017; Construction Project Scheduling and Delay Claims, The Seminar
Group, 3/2/2018; Preparing for Construction Defects in the Future, The Seminar
Group, 12/11/2018; Construction Project Scheduling and Delay Claims, The
Seminar Group, 5/31/2024.
Co-Author, “Chapter 24: Mediation, Disputes Review Boards, and Project
Neutrals.” Washington State Bar Association Construction Law Deskbook, 2019.
Speaking Engagements:
Has presented on alternative dispute resolution at the following seminars: 23rd
Annual Washington Construction Law Seminar, The Seminar Group, 9/16/2016;
24th Annual Washington Construction Law Seminar, The Seminar Group,
9/14/2017; Construction Project Scheduling and Delay Claims, The Seminar
Group, 3/2/2018; Preparing for Construction Defects in the Future, The Seminar
Group, 12/11/2018; Construction Project Scheduling and Delay Claims, The
Seminar Group, 5/31/2024.
$625 Per Hour
English, French
United States of America
Seattle, WA
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