Zachary O McIsaac

Zachary O McIsaac

also known as Zak McIsaac

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 21 years

Insurance Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Litigation

4400 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ashbaugh Beal

4400 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Zachary O McIsaac's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brent | August 22, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review from adverse party's lawyer

I am a lawyer who was on the other side of a case against Zak's client that just resolved. Zak is a good lawyer who gets solid results for his clients without unnecessary acrimony or histrionics. Recommended.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2013 | Insurance

Top notch and personable professional

Zac was hired by our association to guide us through a difficult and complex case. He served as part of a team that worked with our association on a regular basis. His expertise, specifically on matters of insurance were top notch. He did a great job explaining complicated insurance concepts in a way... that we as a Board could understand so we could make educated decisions. He and the rest of the legal team also would attend meetings with owners to help clarify the more challenging issues and answer questions. This was a huge support of the association Board. Zac is very personable and easy to work with which made the experience over the couple of years on this case much easier.

Posted by sue | November 13, 2011 | Real Estate

S. A. International-VP

I was suffered with hiring bad lawyers many years, spent too much money and time. After met Zak, He is the best lawyer I ever have. He handle my real estate property insurance, easement, tenant argument, and trading company - employee agreement. He is very smart, good for negotiation, reasonable char...ge. I feel very comfortable to work with him. And trust him.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2008

Client Review

Unfortunately, we needed an attorney. Fortunately, we found Zak. I can't say enough good stuff about this guy! He's exceptionally bright, knowledgeable and really sharp. I felt very comfortable trusting his judgment, and would immediately hire him again if the need arose.

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Zachary O McIsaac's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Soelling

Litigation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zak's practice involves insurance coverage issues and I have mediated many matters in which he has represented parties in mediations whether insurance coverage issues loom large. Zak is consistently prepared and knowledgeable and has worked to obtain coverage for his clients such that the case against them can be settled. He is professional, skilled and respected by the other lawyers involved in the dispute. He also is a member of a firm with excellent resources so his clients are properly advised and prepared on all issues. I recommend Zak to anyone looking for a lawyer to assist in commercial or construction disputes, especially those with an insurance issue in them."

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James Strichartz

Litigation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zak and I have worked together on numerous legal disputes involving condominium associations with great results. These matters often involve complex issues including association governance, construction defect and insurance coverage issues. Zak is a great litigator. Zak's exemplary performance demonstrates a quick and thorough grasp of the issues, the ability to work with volunteer boards and emotionally stressed homeowners, and great results achieved through the negotiation and litigation processes. As a partner at Stanislaw Ashbaugh, Zak is a member of one of the most effective legal teams working in the construction defect and insurance coverage fieldJim has always proved a vital member of our litigation/dispute team and his work is consistently top notch. I would recommend Zak to any of my clients."

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James Strichartz

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Order of the Barristers, University of Washington School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Associate, Ashbaugh Beal

Associations

2011 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wild Glen Condominium Association v. CAU

Settlement

Northlake Condominiums, LLC v. Mutual of Enumclaw

Settlement

Kirkland Springs Condominium Association vs. Kirkland Springs, LLC et al.

Settlement

Ashford Park II Owners Association v. Ryklif Ventures, et al.

Settled

Windward Passage Condominium Owners Association v. ING Western Union Ins. Co.

Settled

Walden Park v. SSHI, LLC, et al.

Settled

Lake Washington Heights v. Public Service Mutual Ins. Co.

Settled

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Education

2004

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Construction Defect Insurance

The Insurance Perspective: For the Insurer

2009

Insurance in the Construction Industry

What's new in exclusionary endorsements

2008

Insurance Bad Faith Claims in Washington

Insurance Bad Faith

2008

Construction Scheduling: Protecting the Bottom Line

Construction Insurance 101 & 401

2008

Construction Law: A to Z

Construction Insurance 101 & 40

2008

2008 Construction Law Forum

Construction Insurance Update

2007

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Bad Faith in Multi-Party Litigation

2007

2007 Construction Law Forum

Today's Top Issues in Construction Insurance

2006

Construction Insurance 101

Construction Insurance

2005

Washington Construction Law

Construction Insurance

2005

Construction Insurance 101

Builder's Risk

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