Results Oriented. Practical Advice in Business, Commercial Real Estate and Construction Matters.
Chad’s practice is focused on business, commercial real estate, and construction law, which includes both transactional and litigation matters.
From his experience as executive, in-house counsel to a development and construction firm, he brings an ability to relate to and appreciate his client’s perspective.Chad has also served as a guest lecturer to architects and contractors on AIA Construction Contract Documents. In 2007, Chad was honored as member of the “40 Under Forty” by the Business Examiner.
Languages spoken
English
Smith Alling, P.S.
1501 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA, 98402-3526
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2005 | 06/28/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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40 under Forty | Business Examiner | 2007 |
Order of the Barristers | The Order of Barristers | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Smith Alling, P.S. | 2011 - Present |
Managing Partner | Maher Ahrens Foster Shillito, PLLC | 2009 - 2010 |
Managing Partner | Maher Ahrens Foster Christensen, PLLC | 2008 - 2009 |
Of Counsel | Maher Ingels Shakotko Christensen, LLP | 2007 - 2008 |
Vice President - General Counsel | Metropolitan Real Estate Development, LLC | 2005 - 2007 |
Associate | Dickson Maher Ingels | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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King County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Washington Landlord Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Washington -Seattle | Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Spring Conference | Deeds of Trust and Lease Options | 2009 |
Landlord Conference | Lease Options | 2009 |
Construction Claims and Disputes | Time and Delays Claims | 2008 |
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John Wallace, Business Attorney on Feb 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chad is an excellent lawyer. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of his clients in the past, and they all have wonderful things to say about him.
Morgan Madison, Business Attorney on May 24, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Chad is a great lawyer who goes above and beyond to look out for his client's interests. His experience working with businesses and in real estate shines through in his work. His friendly personality make him not only great to work with, but helps to get the tough deals done. I endorse this attorney.
John Wallace, Business Attorney on Feb 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chad is an excellent lawyer. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of his clients in the past, and they all have wonderful things to say about him.
Morgan Madison, Business Attorney on May 24, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Chad is a great lawyer who goes above and beyond to look out for his client's interests. His experience working with businesses and in real estate shines through in his work. His friendly personality make him not only great to work with, but helps to get the tough deals done. I endorse this attorney.
Ashton Dennis, Business Attorney on May 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chad has not only represented a number of my clients, friends and family, but is the attorney I trust with my legal matters.
Robert Dickson, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chad is a smart and capable attorney, and well known in the community for his results-oriented approach to the law. I've known him for some time (and even worked on a few cases with him) and can attest to his work ethic and detail-oriented approach to the law.
Peter Marcek, Business Attorney on Jan 15, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Chad is professional and courteous. He is knowledgeable and easy to talk to, offering an always open line of communication to his clients. Chad is hardworking and efficient in achieving the optimal result for his clients. For these reasons I fully endorse Chad's work.
Jordan Foster, Construction and development Attorney on Jun 5, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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