My name is Rick Beal. I assist Owners and Builders with Construction-related defects and property damage. My passion is problem solving. Every client gets a game plan at the end of the first meeting. And a project schedule. I also assist Lead Counsel and Clients formulate game plans for recovering money for construction problems from insurance companies who wrongly refuse to pay. I am an Insurance Recovery Design Professional. I am relentless.
Practice areas
My Practice is centered in the field of Construction Insurance and Dispute Resolution
43 years, 1,000 cases
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1979 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Top 100 Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Top 100 Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Top 100 Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
Seattle Metropolitan Top Lawyers | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2003 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2002 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2001 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Ashbaugh Beal | 1990 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
King County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
Washington State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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AGC Surety Bond & Construction Risk Management Conference | Coverage for the Cost of Mitigating Damage | 2018 |
Ashbaugh Beal's 18th Annual Construction Law Forum | Strategies Designed to Obtain Financial Recovery Without Litigation: Case Studies | 2017 |
Ashbaugh Beal's 17th Annual Construction Law Forum | When a Project Goes Really Wrong: A Case Study | 2016 |
AGC Surety Bond & Construction Risk Management Conference | Just the Facts: Five Case Studies in Builder's Risk Coverage | 2015 |
Ashbaugh Beal's 15th Annual Construction Law Forum | Construction Project Casualties | 2014 |
Ashbaugh Beal's 14th Annual Construction Law Forum | Insurance Case Studies | 2013 |
Ashbaugh Beal's 13th Annual Construction Law Forum | Construction Insurance Update | 2012 |
Directors & Officers Insurance | Ethical Considerations and Duties of Defense Counsel – Key Considerations in Litigating a D&O Coverage Case | 2012 |
Insurance in the Construction Industry | Insurance in the Construction Industry | 2009 |
Construction SuperConference 2009 | You say my Contractor's Insurance Policy Covers What? | 2009 |
Insurance in the Construction Industry | Insurance in the Construction Industry | 2008 |
Wrap Insurance | Perspective of Contractors and Subcontractor on Wrap Insurance | 2006 |
Condominiums: Opportunities and Pitfalls | Insurance for Developers, Contractors and Subcontractors | 2006 |
AIA Contracts | Insurance and your AIA Contract | 2006 |
Risk Management | Legal Issues Related to Liability Insurance | 2006 |
Construction Insurance 101 | Construction Insurance 101 | 2005 |
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Relationship: Worked together on matter
For over 25 years Rick has been one of the most knowledgable and skilled advocates for policyholders in Washington and adjacent states. Rick has exceptional problem solving skills and high ethical standards. I wholeheartedly endorse him.