Sommer Baldwin Clement

Sommer Baldwin Clement

also known as Sommer Baldwin Dykema

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 24 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Litigation, Construction & Development

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA

About Sommer

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 34%

Drafting and review of commercial contracts including construction contracts, AIA contracts, and risk management advice.

17 years

34%
Construction and Development 33%

Litigation and advice related to construction contracts, defect claims, and disputes.

25 years

33%
Litigation 33%

Litigation of civil disputes including commercial claims, construction defect claims, construction claims, premises liability, product liability, and contract disputes.

25 years | 100 cases

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 11 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Carney Badley Spellman

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98104-7010

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Sommer Baldwin Clement's Reviews

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Posted by TEIZI MERSAI | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

More Than Just Professionalism

It's what's expected when you hire an attorney. Professionalism. Sommer Clement however was much more than just a professional in her work on our legal case. She was thorough in her work, extremely insightful in her advice, and really took the time to understand not just our side, but both sides o...f the litigation. Beyond just the facts of the case, I think it is this thorough understanding of both sides that ultimately led to our favorable judgement. Sommer was able to lay out and present the facts of our case that made it difficult for anyone to dispute. Even a layman like myself was able to follow the logic of her presentation. She was patient in her listening to our concerns, wasn’t hesitant in asking tough questions, and was able to navigate our course through the arbitration process expertly. Most importantly, Sommer and her firm showed amazing tenacity in their search for facts in the mounds of documents both sides provided. I was just so impressed with the thoroughness their entire team. They were able to find things that proved our case that even I had forgotten. Lastly, Sommer's personality, insightful demeanor, and amazing work ethics made the whole process just so much easier to deal with. The on-going update communication she provided allowed for a level of comfort in knowing where we were at at all times. A good person, Sommer is also an amazing attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Of Counsel, Carney Badley Spellman

2014 - 2016

Partner, Lorber, Greenfield & Polito LLP

2013 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Lorber, Greenfield & Polito LLP

2003 - 2013

Associate Attorney/Partner, Todd & Wakefield, PS

Associations

2013 - 2014

WDTL

Chair of Construction Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Jacob's Meadow Owners Ass'n v. Plateau 44 II, LLC

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Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar

Wrap Policies: Unwrapping the Expectations and Realities

2016

SDA May 2016 meeting

AIA Contract Provisions That Can Keep You Out of Hot Water

2016

Annual Construction Law Update

Toolbox for Handling Emerging Construction Issues

2013

WDTL Annual Construction Law Update

Yellow Brass Claims in Washington

Publications

2013

Lorber Greenfield & Polito LLP Newsletter Yellow Brass Plumbing Claims in Washington

Languages

English

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