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Scott R Sleight

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Construction / Development
50% Real Estate

Contact Information

Ahlers & Cressman PLLC

999 3rd Ave

Suite 3800

Seattle, WA 98104

Office: 206-287-9900
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Posted by: a Construction client, 2007-06-12 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Sleight is extremely intelligent, personable, compassionate, and approachable. He never wavered in his commitment to make sure that I was... more

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I have known Scott for 6 years. I have worked with him in the past, and have referred many clients to Scott. Scott is a proven problem solver whether... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bradley Evens , Mercer Island (WA), Almost 4 years ago

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Endorsement from lawyer: Ryan Sternoff , Seattle (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

License

14 years since Scott R Sleight was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1997	01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Ahlers & Cresman	2007–present
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC	2003–2006

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Seattle University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1997
University of Washington -Seattle		BA - Bachelor of Arts	1994

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
2008 Rising Star	Washington Law & Politics Magazine	2008
Avvo Top Real Estate Lawyer	Washington CEO Magazine	2008

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Trustee	Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section	2006-present
Instructor, Contract documents and Construction Law	AGC Supervisory Training Program

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Portfolio

Cases

Pacific Industries, Inc. v. Singh, 120 Wn. App. 1, 86 P.3d 778 (2003)

Outcome: Confirmed trial court ruling on validity of lien

American Best Food, Inc. v. Alea London, Ltd., 138 Wn. App. 674, 158 P.3d 119 (2007)

Outcome: Reversed trial court ruling

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Advanced Construction Law in Washington	National Business Institute CLE
Construction Delay Claims in Washington	Lorman CLE

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