Overview
Practice Areas
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25% Construction / Development
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25% Commercial
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25% Arbitration
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25% Mediation
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Contact Information
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About Me
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For over ten years, Christina Gerrish Nelson has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of construction, real estate, and commercial claims and... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Construction client,
2009-02-10
about 3 years ago.
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Ryan Sternoff
, Seattle (WA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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12 years since Christina Gerrish Nelson was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1999 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Member at
CGN PLLC
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2011–present
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Partner at
Ahlers & Cressman PLLC
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2007–2011
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Associate at
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
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2001–2006
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Contract Attorney at
Law Offices of Ray Foianini
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2001–2001
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Trial Attorney at
Federal Defenders of Eastern WA & Idaho
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1999–2000
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Intern at
Federal Defenders of Eastern WA & Idaho
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1999–1999
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Rule 9 Intern at
Washington State Attorney General's Office
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1997–1998
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See all 7 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Gonzaga University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1999 |
| Pepperdine University |
English Literature |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1994 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
LL.M - Master of Laws |
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See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation |
Washington State Bar Association |
2006 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| Regional Oralist Award |
National Appellate Advocacy Competition |
1998 |
| Gillespie Trial Advocacy Champion |
Gonzaga University School of Law |
1998 |
| Regional Semi-Finalist |
National Appellate Advocacy Competition |
1998 |
See all 10 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Directors |
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle |
2009-present
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| Member |
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle |
2007-present
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| Women in the Profession Committee |
American Bar Association |
2005-present
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| Board of Directors |
Northwest Justice Project |
2005-present
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| Litigation, ADR and Construction Sections |
American Bar Association |
1999-present
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| ADR Section |
King County Bar Association |
1999-present
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| Litigation, ADR and Construction Sections |
Washington State Bar Association |
1999-present
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| President, Board of Directors |
Northwest Justice Project |
2010-2012
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| Board of Directors |
Washington Women Business Owners |
2005-2006
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| Judicial Theater CLE Chair |
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division |
2000-2001
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| Trustee |
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division |
1999-2001
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| Associate Editor |
Gonzaga Law Review |
1998-1999
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See all 12 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Published Opinion
Outcome: Unpublished Opinion
Outcome: Published Opinion
See all cases
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Contractual Risk-Shifting: Indemnification Provisions in Construction Contracts |
Litigation News, WSBA Litigation Section |
2009 |
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