$ 300-600 per hour
Seth Edward Chastain
About Seth
Biography
Seth is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon. Seth’s practice focuses primarily on construction defect litigation, real estate law, business disputes, and commercial collections. His clients include business owners, contractors, homeowners, and material suppliers.
Seth graduated law school with Cum Laude honors. Just prior to law school, Seth resided in Argentina for almost a year, where he developed his Spanish speaking abilities. During law school, Seth worked for Judicial Magistrates in Uganda, where he assisted the Magistrates in making the Ugandan court system more efficient. He also studied International Law in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Seth has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life. During his free time, Seth enjoys exercising, traveling, hiking, sampling new foods, and checking out local bands.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
40%
14 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
14 years
Insurance
20%
14 years
Real Estate
20%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 10 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Levy von Beck Comstock Chastain, PS
1200 Fifth Ave, Suite 1850, Seattle, WA, 98101
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Seth Edward Chastain's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (10)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness
Posted by Adrian | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Remarkable
Seth is a nice surprise. He sifts through the noise and arrives at the meat of the matter. He is focused and determined. Our association was in BIG trouble. Our bank accounts were frozen, money interpleded to the court system, property management firm and CPA resigned, and homeowners in dispute over ...
Seth Edward Chastain's Lawyer Endorsements
David Iannotti
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Seth for five years. He is very diligent and quick to understand the legal issue. I would refer my clients to Seth, should they need his services."
Norman Stewart
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have been familiar with Seth Chastain's legal abilities for over five years. He is a very talented attorney who works hard for each client. Mr. Chastain also knows his way around a courtroom and is respected by both opposing counsel and judges. I give him my highest endorsement without reservation and would be comfortable recommending him to anyone who may need his services."
Christopher Sims
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Chastain is an incredibly talented attorney. He pays attention to details, very diligent. Mr. Chastain is not afraid of going to court and making a case or forcing someone to prove theirs. I give my highest endorsement to Mr. Chastain and would recommend him to anyone who may need his services. He is simply one of the best out there."
David Iannotti
DUI and DWI lawyer
Kenneth Harmell
Litigation lawyer
Norman Stewart
Litigation lawyer
Christopher Sims
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Shareholder, Levy von Beck Comstock, PS
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
620, LLC v. Meridian, Inc.
Prevailed at the Washington State Court of Appeals
Hemel Board Company v. King County et al.
We reached a settlement with the defendants that was very favorable to my client
Education
2010
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Preparing for Construction Defects in the Future
Damages in Construction Defect Cases
N/A
KCBA Bridging the Gap CLE
Pre- and Post-Judgment Collections
Publications
2015
Levy von Beck & Associates
Guidance for Condominium Associations that Want to Amend Their Rental Restrictions
2014
Levy von Beck & Associates
Has a Bond Removed Your Construction Lien From The Property?
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a contractor has abandoned a project and gone beyond (by almost 8 months) its contract finished date, how can we let them go?
15 Nov 2017
Q&A
Do existing house have rights to lake views if they are about to be taken away by a new construction?
02 Apr 2017
Q&A
How long after buying a house can you sue for cracks in foundation not being disclosed.
18 Mar 2017