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My practice focuses on business and commercial litigation. A great deal of my work involves real estate disputes, landlord tenant disputes, construction disputes and general business disputes. I represent both large companies and small individuals. Some of my large real estate/development/construction related clients include the Benaroya Companies, Samis Foundation, Morris Piha Real Estate Services, Legacy Partners Commercial and Residential Real Estate, The Stratford Group, SRO, Schnitzer NW, Opus, Heger Architects, Forest City Residential, Tarragon and Western America.
When a client retains me to assist with a dispute, I fight to resolve the dispute in a manner that most economically benefits my client. Sometimes that involves fighting like a junk yard dog through trial. More often though, it involves being reasonable and cool headed while convincing the adverse party and his/her attorney of the merit's of my client's case. When I do my job correctly, the adverse party backs off his/her position and negotiates a resolution that most benefits my party. If I do my job correctly, we don't unnecessarily churn through thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. My clients never say, "the only winners in the litigation were the attorneys."
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24 years
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Languages spoken
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Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.
701 Fifth Avenue
#3600
Seattle, WA, 98104
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1999 | 12/23/2020 |
CA | Inactive | 1996 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Washington Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2019 |
Washington Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2018 |
Washington Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
Washington Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
Rising Star of Washington | Super Lawyers | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney -- Partner | Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Jameson Babbitt Stites & Lombard, PLLC | 1999 - 2010 |
Attorney | Wendell Rosen Black & Dean | 1998 - 1999 |
Attorney | Neumiller & Beardslee | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Seattle Repertory Theatre | Trustee | 2006 - 2016 |
NAIOP -- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties | Summer Social Committee | 2000 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington -Seattle | Certificate | 2008 |
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of San Diego | BBA | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the Rambo Litigator | Using Effective Remedies to Combat Rambo Litigation and Ethics: Its Legal but Is It Right | 2019 |
Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know | Determining Admissibility and Authentication of Social Media and Email Evidence | 2018 |
Commercial Lease Default, Security Deposit, Guarantees, and Notice Provisions | Litigating Commercial Leases | 2018 |
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law: Rental and Remedies | Landlord and Tenant Obligations | 2017 |
How to Get your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out) | Establishing Authenticity & Satisfying the Best Evidence Rule: The Insurmountable Challenge | 2017 |
Landlord-Tenant Law: From Lease to Eviction | Happening Now in Washington Landlord-Tenant Law & Collections: Enforcing Your Judgment | 2016 |
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Landlord-Tenant Law | Evictions: Excuses and Traps When Things Go Bad & Landlord or Tenant Files Bankruptcy | 2015 |
Landlord and Tenant Law in Washington | Tenant Defaults, Evictions, Eviction Alternatives and Tenant Bankruptcy | 2014 |
Landlord-Tenant Law | Landlord-Tenant Evictions, Court, and Litigation | 2014 |
Landlord-Tenant Law | Landlord or Tenant Bankruptcy | 2014 |
Landlord and Tenant Law | Tenant Defaults, Evictions, Eviction Alternatives and Tenant Bankruptcy | 2013 |
Landlord and Tenant Law in Washington | Tenant Defaults, Evictions, Eviction Alternatives and Tenant Bankruptcy | 2013 |
Landlord-Tenant Law | Evictions: Excuses and Traps Things Go Bad and Landlord or Tenant Files Bankruptcy | 2012 |
Landlord Tenant Law | Bankruptcy and Collecting the Judgment / Evictions: Excuses and Traps When Things Go Bad | 2011 |
BOMA 1-Day Education Conference | Current Legal Issues in Commercial Real Estate | 2011 |
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law | The Eviction and Judicial Process & When Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy | 2010 |
Landlord-Tenant Law Update | When Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy & The Eviction and Judicial Process | 2010 |
Landlord Tenant Law Update | The Eviction and Judicial Process | 2009 |
Commercial Landlord Tenant Seminar | Answer, Defense, Counterclaims & Settlement and Post Judgment Issues | 2009 |
Commercial & Residential Landlord-Tenant Law Update | When Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy | 2009 |
Commercial Real Estate Forum | Eviction and the Judicial Process | 2009 |
Idea Exchange | Eviction and the Judicial Process | 2009 |
Landlord-Tenant Law in Washington | The Eviction and Judicial Process | 2008 |
Landlord-Tenant Law in Washington | Landlord Rights and Options When the Deal Goes Bad | 2007 |
Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases | Lease Defaults and Landlord Options | 2007 |
A Practical Guide To Commercial Evictions | The Commercial Eviction & Tenant Files For Banktruptcy | 2006 |
Landlord Tenant Law | Eviction & The Judicial Process and When The Tenant Files For Bankruptcy | 2005 |
Commercial & Residential Evictions and Collecting Overdue Rent | Commercial Eviction and Landlord’s Liens and Enforcement of Judgment for Possession and Damages | 2005 |
Landlord and Tenant Law | Tenant Defaults, Evictions, Eviction Alternatives and Tenant Bankruptcy | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Sunway v. Belltown Billiards | Obtained a judgment for plaintiff for $860,000 |
Allstate v Thomson | Obtained a settlement in favor of my client |
McClean v. Seatac | Obtained summary judgement in my client's favor |
Kendall's Center Three v. UN SUK DIERKING, d/b/a Pho Restaurant, | Succesful at trial and then collected all monies |
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Ryan Paulus, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Well-known and well-respected lawyer. Highly recommended.
Travis Eller, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Feb 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I've known Scott for almost ten years. He is a very knowledgeable and respected lawyer in the community. I do not hesitate referring matters to him. I know he gets excellent results for his clients.
Ryan Sternoff, Real estate Attorney on Oct 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Scott for several years. He is an adept lawyer who is well respected in the community for both his competence and professionalism. Most importantly, he gets results for his clients. I highly endorse Scott Weaver!
Scott Feir, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Sep 30, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is a very knowledgeable and highly skilled attorney. We have taught a number of seminars together and I always learn something from him.
Rodrick Dembowski, Real estate Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have handled a number of real estate disputes for clients where Scott has been "on the other side" over the years. Scott is a tremendous advocate and worthy opponent. He knows the law but brings a practical approach to disputes. His clients are always well-served by his strategic thinking and creative and proactive approach to problem-solving. For real estate and real estate disputes, Scott is a valuable asset to have on your side.
Shelly Crocker, Commercial real estate Attorney on Jan 5, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a great lawyer, professional and smart. I am pleased to be able to refer work to him. Opposing someone in a contentious matter always gives you insight into their true character, and Scott's is exemplary. I recommend him.
Evan Loeffler, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Sep 30, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Weaver for several years and believe him to be an excellent and effective attorney. Mr. Weaver and I have taught several CLEs together and his presentations have always been concise and informative. I know he is held in high esteem among other lawyers in King County. I have recommended him to prospective clients in the past needing an effective and aggressive advocate. I am happy, too, to know him as a friend.
Clifford Stevens, Litigation Attorney on Sep 30, 2008
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Scott is an excellent and ethical lawyer. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with Scott on several matters. He is as smart, diligent, and will appropriately handle your legal issue for you. I have no hesitation endorsing Scott.