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75% Construction / Development
29 years
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20% Lawsuits / Disputes
29 years
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5% Government
29 years
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Hourly ($350/hour)
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Credit Card
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Mr. Ahlers' practice focuses on the resolution of construction disputes. His experience spans from small private construction to complex engineering, building,... more
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This lawyer is well respected in the construction law community. He is very knowlegeable in construction law and is a professional and effective...
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David Ashbaugh
, Seattle (WA), About 4 years ago
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Ryan Sternoff
, Seattle (WA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since John P Ahlers was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1983 |
01/31/2012 |
| Oregon |
Active
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2007 |
11/05/2009 |
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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Ahlers & Cressman PLLC
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2007–present
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Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
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2002–2006
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Barokas Martin Ahlers & Tomlinson
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1982–2002
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See all 3 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Gonzaga University |
Law |
J.D. |
1982 |
| Stanford University |
Construction Engineering and Management |
M.S. |
1976 |
| Washington State University |
Civil Engineering |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1975 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Associate of the Year |
Utility Contractors Association of Washington |
2009 |
| Top 100 Attorneys in Washington |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Seattle's Best Construction Lawyers |
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine |
2007 |
| AV Rating 1995 - Present |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| 2007 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| 2006 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| 2005 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2005 |
| Washington's Most Amazing Construction Attorneys |
Washington CEO Magazine |
2005 |
| 2004 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2004 |
| Outstanding service to the Construction Industry Award |
Utility Contractors Association of Washington |
2004 |
| 2003 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2003 |
| AGC - Ty Long Award (Associate of the Year) |
Associated General Contractors' |
2002 |
| 2002 Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2002 |
| Award for Distinguished Service to the Construction Industry |
Association General Contractors |
2000 |
| Life Long Contribution to citizens of Moses Lake, Washington |
Parks & Recreation |
1996 |
See all 15 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board Member |
Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) |
2007-present
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| Board of Directors |
Utility Contractors of Washington |
2006-present
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| Construction Law Section |
America Association for Justice |
1993-present
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| Litigation and Construction Section |
American Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Serves as Arbitrator; Member of Construction Advisory Board |
American Arbitration Association |
1985-present
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| Past Chair, Legal Affairs Committee |
American General Contractors |
1999-2000
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| Past Chair, Construction Law Section |
Washington State Bar Association |
1998-1999
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Alaska State Bar |
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| Board of Directors and Legislative Committee |
American Society of Civil Engineers |
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| Government Affairs |
Association of Builders and Contractors |
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
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Oregon State Bar, Constitutional Law Section |
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U.S Court of Appeals for the tenth Circuit |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit |
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit |
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims |
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U.S. District Court - Eastern District |
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U.S. District Court - Western District |
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U.S. Supreme Court |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Client (subcontractors) prevailed
Outcome: Client (general contractor) prevailed
Outcome: Client prevailed in part and lost in part
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| UCAW Focus |
Car Rental Insurance Basics for the Construction Contractor |
2010 |
| Don’t Let Change Orders Bite You |
Daily Journal of Commerce |
2008 |
| Its Time for A Change (Construction Claims Written Notice) |
UCAW Focus |
2008 |
| Written Notice in Construction Contracts: It’s Time for a Legislative Change |
Construction Law (WSBA) |
2008 |
| Washington Statute Trumps City's No Damage for Delay Clause |
Construction Law (WSBA) |
2008 |
| Case Law Update |
WSBA Construction Law Section |
2007 |
| Case Law Update |
WSBA Construction Law Section |
2007 |
| Contractor’s Perspective vs. Owner’s Perspective |
AIA Contracts in Washington, Key Clauses in AIA Document 201-General Conditions of the Contract for Construction |
2007 |
| The Seminar Group |
Construction Changes/Entitlement Theories |
2007 |
| Contractor Prevails on Prevailing Wage Issue — Court Holds L&I to its Prebid Interpretation of Administrative Regulations |
Construction Law (WSBA) |
2007 |
| Contractor's Score a Supreme Court Victory in Scoccolo |
AGC Industry News |
2006 |
| General Contractors & Subcontractors Beware: Washington State Supreme Court Rules in Mike M. Johnson v. County of Spokane: That Actual Notice Alone is not an Exception to Strict Compliance with the Contractual Protest and Claim Provisions |
Washington Bar Association |
2004 |
| Mike M. Johnson, Inc. v. County of Spokane, A Contractor’s Perspective |
WSBA Construction Law Section |
2004 |
| Notice in Washington Construction Contracts: Is Prejudice the Issue |
Washington State Bar Journal |
1998 |
| AGC of Washington Lien Manual |
AGC of Washington Lien Manual (co-author) |
1983 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| • How to Succeed When The Utility Contractor Encounters Undisclosed Utility Conflicts |
Utility Contractors of Washington |
2008 |
| Evaluating and Resolving Delay and Extra Work Claims (Alaska) |
Lorman Education Services |
2008 |
| 2007 AIA Contract Documents |
Lorman Education Services |
2008 |
| Good Documentation Practices in the Field |
Associated General Contractors |
2008 |
| The Mike M. Johnson Decision: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? |
WSBA Mid-Year Seminar |
2007 |
| Construction Case Law Update |
WSBA Construction Section Mid-Year Seminar (Construction Law Section) |
2007 |
| Washington Construction Law Recent Case Update |
Assoc. of the Advancement of Cost Engineering |
2007 |
| AGC Claims & Change Orders |
Associated General Contractors |
2006 |
| The Latest in Washington Construction Law |
Associated General Contractors |
2005 |
| Notice Tune-up (Construction Law) |
Assoc. of the Advancement of Cost Engineering |
2005 |
| Mike M. Johnson, Inc. v. County of Spokane, A Contractor’s Perspective |
WSBA Construction Law Section |
2004 |
| Hit and Win — How to Succeed in Court Against the Utility |
Utility Contractors Assoc. of Washington |
2004 |
| ABC Notice Tune Up Seminar |
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) |
2004 |
| Construction Changes/Entitlement Theories |
The Seminar Group |
2003 |
| Key Clauses in AIA Document 201-General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Contractor’s Perspective vs. Owner’s Perspective |
AIA Contracts in Washington |
2003 |
| Legal Aspects of Construction and Engineering |
Lecturer Legal Aspects of Construction and Engineering |
1995 |
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