Mr. Hill concentrates his practice on construction and general litigation. He has represented owners, lenders, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in mediations, arbitrations and trial court litigation. He understands that each dispute requires its own unique approach and that approach is not always through litigation. Some disputes require a creative approach to the complex problem.
Practice areas
18 years
18 years
18 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AK | Active | 2014 | 03/05/2022 |
OR | Active | 2012 | 05/15/2022 |
WA | Active | 2004 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
Magna Cum Laude | Seattle University School of Law | 2004 |
Reasonable Doubts Mock Trial Competition - Third Place | Seattle University School of Law | 2003 |
Cali Award - Civil Procedure (Highest Grade in Class) | Seattle University School of Law | 2002 |
Cali Award - Legal Writing (Highest Grade in Class) | Seattle University School of Law | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC | 2011 - Present |
Associate | Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC | 2007 - 2011 |
Associate | Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC | 2004 - 2006 |
Extern - Honorable Judge Zilly | Federal District Court, Western District of Washington | 2004 - 2004 |
Summer Associate | Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC | 2003 - 2003 |
Teaching Assistant - Property Law | Seattle University School of Law | 2002 - 2003 |
Law Clerk | Graham Lundberg and Peschel | 2002 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Utility Contractors Association | Legislative Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section | Council Member | 2014 - Present |
King County Bar Association, Judiciary and Litigation Commitee | Co-Chair | 2014 - Present |
King County Bar Association, Judiciary and Litigation Committee | Committee Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties | Developing Leader | 2009 - 2012 |
Seattle University Law Review | Research and Technical Editor | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AGC Newsletter | Prevailing Wages Not Required for Delivery of Materials to Construction Site | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Washington -Seattle | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day | Contracting on Public Projects | 2012 |
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day | Contracts for General Contractors | 2012 |
Preventing Mislocates and Damage Under the New Washington One Call Statute | Utility Contractor's Perspective on Underground Facility Damage Prevention | 2012 |
AIA Contracts in Washington | Analysis of B101 Owner/Architect Agreement | 2012 |
AIA Contracts in Washington | Analysis of A201 Contract General Conditions | 2012 |
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Renton, WA 5/20/2011 | Contracts for General Contractors | 2011 |
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Pasco, WA 6/24/2011 | Common Legal Issues | 2011 |
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Pasco, WA 6/24/2011 | Contracts for General Contractors | 2011 |
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day | Contracting on Public Projects | 2011 |
Bonding Education Program - USDOT SBTRC | Contractor Claims and Disputes | 2011 |
AIA Contracts in Washington | Owner/Architect Agreement | 2010 |
Association of General Contractors | Claims and Change Orders | 2009 |
Associated of Builders and Contractors of Washington | Construction Lien and Bond Claims | 2008 |
AIA Contracts | Analysis of Owner/Architect Agreement | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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JPS Holdings, LLC v. WA State Dept of Ecology, 2008 WL 5510425 | Defeated Dept of Ecology's Motion for Summary Judgment |
Waldner Consulting, Inc. v. Miller Contracting, 2009 WL 2942657 | Prevailed on motion to dismiss prior to trial |
Posted by Joe
October 21, 2014
Masaki Yamada, Construction and development Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jon Zimmerman, Litigation Attorney on Nov 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brett is an excellent lawyer who finds solutions to complex legal problems. His clients are well-served by his hard work, amiable personality, and knowledge of the law.
Masaki Yamada, Construction and development Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jon Zimmerman, Litigation Attorney on Nov 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brett is an excellent lawyer who finds solutions to complex legal problems. His clients are well-served by his hard work, amiable personality, and knowledge of the law.
Brian Beattie, Construction and development Attorney on May 23, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brett is an adept lawyer with excellent litigation skills. He possesses and exemplifies the traits one would want in a lawyer- intelligence, persuasiveness, a strong work ethic. Competitive by nature, he understands how to achieve the goals of his clients in the best and most cost effective way possible. At the same time he has a down to earth sensibility that appreciates a broad range of potential solutions. He is professional, approachable, and gets favorable results.
Ryan Sternoff, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 29, 2008
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.
David Herrman, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 29, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Brett for more than four years and worked with him on several matters when we were at the same law firm. He is a very good construction lawyer who provides his clients with excellent service and practical advice. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Bradley Evens, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 2, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am always confident in referring clients to this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work.