$ 350-350 per hour
John P Ahlers
About John
Biography
Mr. Ahlers' practice focuses on the resolution of construction disputes. His experience spans from small private construction to complex engineering, building, heavy construction and insurance matters. Mr. Ahlers represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and construction industry trade associations.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Oregon for 18 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 18 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 42 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John P Ahlers
999 Third Ave #3800, Seattle, WA, 98104
Law Offices of John P Ahlers
999 3rd Ave Ste 3800, Seattle, WA, 98104-4023
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John P Ahlers's Lawyer Endorsements
David Ashbaugh
Construction and development lawyer | Feb 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"This lawyer is well respected in the construction law community. He is very knowlegeable in construction law and is a professional and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John Ahlers is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys about legal and lay matters in the Washington State construction industry. He well represents contractors. He also understands the business side of the industry and can resolve matters between long-time business participants without the need for costly mediation."
David Ashbaugh
Construction and development lawyer
Bruce Babbitt
Construction and development lawyer
Alan Bornstein
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Associate of the Year, Utility Contractors Association of Washington
2008
Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
2007 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
AV Rating 1995 - Present, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Seattle's Best Construction Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2006
2006 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
2005 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Washington's Most Amazing Construction Attorneys, Washington CEO Magazine
2004
2004 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Outstanding service to the Construction Industry Award, Utility Contractors Association of Washington
2003
2003 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
2002 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
AGC - Ty Long Award (Associate of the Year), Associated General Contractors'
2000
Award for Distinguished Service to the Construction Industry, Association General Contractors
1996
Life Long Contribution to citizens of Moses Lake, Washington, Parks & Recreation
Work Experience
2007 - Present
, Ahlers & Cressman PLLC
2002 - 2006
, Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
1982 - 2002
, Barokas Martin Ahlers & Tomlinson
Associations
2007 - Present
Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB)Board Member
2006 - Present
Utility Contractors of WashingtonBoard of Directors
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationLitigation and Construction Section
1993 - Present
America Association for JusticeConstruction Law Section
1985 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationServes as Arbitrator; Member of Construction Advisory Board
Oregon State Bar, Constitutional Law Section
Alaska State Bar
American Society of Civil Engineers
Board of Directors and Legislative Committee
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court - Eastern District
U.S. District Court - Western District
U.S Court of Appeals for the tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Association of Builders and Contractors
Government Affairs
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1999 - 2000
American General ContractorsPast Chair, Legal Affairs Committee
1998 - 1999
Washington State Bar AssociationPast Chair, Construction Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Silverstreak, Inc. v. Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries, 159 Wn.2d 868, 154 P.3d 891 (2007)
Client (subcontractors) prevailed
Phoenix NW Const., Inc. v. Gregerson Custom Homes, Inc., (2006)
Client (general contractor) prevailed
ISSC, Inc. v. Baugh Skanska Inc., 160 Fed. Appx 628, 2005 WL 3525628 (C.A.9 2005)
Client prevailed in part and lost in part
Silverstreak, Inc. v. Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries, 125 Wn. App 202, 104 P.3d 699 (2005)
Client (subcontractors) prevailed
Berry v. Absher Const. Co, 97 Wn. App. 1073, 1999 WL 982415 (1999)
Client (general contractor) prevailed
Kelly-Ryan, Inc. v. Foster-Wheeler Environmental Corp., 93 Wn. App 1058, 1999 WL 18054 (1999)
Client (contractor) prevailed
Appeal of A&A Roofing, Inc., 88-2 BCA 20582, ASBCA No. 34650, 1988 WL 44213
Client (general contractor) did not prevail
Ahtna, Inc. v Ebasco Constructors, Inc., 894 P.2d 657 (Alaska 1995).
Client (subcontractor) prevailed
Green Const. Co. v. Kansas Power and Light Co., 1991 WL 183706 (D. Kan. 1991)
Client (contractor) prevailed
Appeal of Consolidated Enterprises, 94-2 BCA 26742, ASBCA No. 46609, 1994 WL 85729 (1994)
Client (subcontractor) did not prevail
Green Const. Co. v. Kansas Power & Light Co, 1 F.3d 1005, 26 Fed R. Serv.3d 1459 (1993)
Client (contractor) prevailed in part
3A Industries, Inc. v. Turner Construction, 71 Wn. App 407, 869 P.2d 65 (1993)
Client (subcontractor) did not prevail
Green Const. Co. v. Kansas Power & Light Co., 153 FRD 670 (D. Kan. 1994)
Client (contractor) prevailed
International Union of Operating Engineers v. Karr, 1991 WL 530757 (W.D. Wash.) (Not Formally Reported)
Client (general contractor) prevailed.
Alaska Unlimited Company v. United States, 902 F.2d 44 (CA Fed. 1990)
Client (general contractor) prevailed
Appeal of Alaska Unlimited Company, 89-2 BCA 21814, ASBCA No. 32669, ASBCA No. 32593, 1989 WL 84032
Client (general contractor) prevailed
Appeal of Wick Construction, 89-1 BCA 21239, ASBCA No. 35378, 1988 WL 113336
Client (general contractor) prevailed
Ebasco Constructors, Inc. v. Atena, Inc., 932 P.2d 1312 (1997)
Client (subcontractor) prevailed
Alcan Electrical & Engineering v. Samaritan Hospital, 109 Wn. App. 1072 (2002)
Client (subcontractor) prevailed.
Mike M. Johnson, Inc. v. County of Spokane, 150 Wn.2d 375, 78 P.3d 161 (2003)
Client (industry organizations) did not prevail
Weber Construction, Inc. v. County of Spokane, 122 Wn. App. 1043 (2004)
Client (contractor trade organization) prevailed
Scoccolo Const., Inc. v. City of Renton, 158 Wn.2d 506, 145 P.3d 371 (2006)
Clients (industry organizations) prevailed
Education
1982
Gonzaga University School of Law
J.D.
1976
Stanford University
M.S.
1975
Washington State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Utility Contractors of Washington
• How to Succeed When The Utility Contractor Encounters Undisclosed Utility Conflicts
2008
Lorman Education Services
Evaluating and Resolving Delay and Extra Work Claims (Alaska)
2008
Lorman Education Services
2007 AIA Contract Documents
2008
Associated General Contractors
Good Documentation Practices in the Field
2007
WSBA Mid-Year Seminar
The Mike M. Johnson Decision: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?
2007
WSBA Construction Section Mid-Year Seminar (Construction Law Section)
Construction Case Law Update
2007
Assoc. of the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Washington Construction Law Recent Case Update
2006
Associated General Contractors
AGC Claims & Change Orders
2005
Associated General Contractors
The Latest in Washington Construction Law
2005
Assoc. of the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Notice Tune-up (Construction Law)
2004
WSBA Construction Law Section
Mike M. Johnson, Inc. v. County of Spokane, A Contractor’s Perspective
2004
Utility Contractors Assoc. of Washington
Hit and Win — How to Succeed in Court Against the Utility
2004
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
ABC Notice Tune Up Seminar
2003
The Seminar Group
Construction Changes/Entitlement Theories
2003
AIA Contracts in Washington
Key Clauses in AIA Document 201-General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Contractor’s Perspective vs. Owner’s Perspective
1995
Lecturer Legal Aspects of Construction and Engineering
Legal Aspects of Construction and Engineering
Publications
2010
Car Rental Insurance Basics for the Construction Contractor
UCAW Focus
2008
Daily Journal of Commerce
Don’t Let Change Orders Bite You
2008
UCAW Focus
Its Time for A Change (Construction Claims Written Notice)
2008
Construction Law (WSBA)
Written Notice in Construction Contracts: It’s Time for a Legislative Change
2008
Construction Law (WSBA)
Washington Statute Trumps City's No Damage for Delay Clause
2007
WSBA Construction Law Section
Case Law Update
2007
WSBA Construction Law Section
Case Law Update
2007
AIA Contracts in Washington, Key Clauses in AIA Document 201-General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Contractor’s Perspective vs. Owner’s Perspective
2007
Construction Changes/Entitlement Theories
The Seminar Group
2007
Construction Law (WSBA)
Contractor Prevails on Prevailing Wage Issue — Court Holds L&I to its Prebid Interpretation of Administrative Regulations
2006
AGC Industry News
Contractor's Score a Supreme Court Victory in Scoccolo
2004
Washington Bar Association
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
2004
WSBA Construction Law Section
Mike M. Johnson, Inc. v. County of Spokane, A Contractor’s Perspective
1998
Washington State Bar Journal
Notice in Washington Construction Contracts: Is Prejudice the Issue
1983
AGC of Washington Lien Manual (co-author)
AGC of Washington Lien Manual
Languages
German