Joseph W Scuderi

Joseph W Scuderi

also known as SCUDERI LAW OFFICE, P.S., Joseph Scuderi

3.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Constitutional, Insurance ... +4 more

108 22nd Ave. SW, Suite 24, Olympia, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Constitutional 16%

Condemnation-Eminent Domain defense

22 years

16%
Construction and Development 16%

Representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and design professionals in construction related matters. Also involved in timber trespass and construction land use matters.

29 years

16%
Insurance 16%

Insurance and Surety. Coverage, defense and bad faith. Property damage issues.

29 years

16%
Personal Injury 16%

Personal injury issues

29 years

16%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 20 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2005

Active Out of State

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Guam for 28 years

State: Guam

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Scuderi Law Firm, P.S.

108 22nd Ave. SW, Suite 24, Olympia, WA, 98501

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Joseph W Scuderi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rude and incorrect

This lawyer was extremely rude to me. He didn't know I was a lawyer too and after saying he didn't know the law, he tried to tell me that I made a mess if things and didn't understand the law. He told me what the law was and I know what he was saying to be incorrect.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rude and dismissive

I called because it showed he is accepting new clients and I know I have a case against a company whose contractors damaged my home, however he recommended I find an attorney in Tacoma, because he works out of Olympia…. Too far from Tacoma? And he did not have any recommendations to provide. I gues...s he’s looking for more than a measly $20K case…

Posted by Alex | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal Advice (Residential Construction)

Joe is an exceptional person and attorney. When I came to him and his team with my residential construction defect/warranty issue. He and his team were welcoming, great listeners and extremely knowledgeable. Over the course of a couple months he was able to provide me legal advice, guidance on the re...sidential construction industry, and was able to connect me with great independent construction expertise. Using the information he was able to provide and his advice, I was able to make a well informed decision regarding whether to pursue further legal action against my builder. Throughout the process I was treated fairly, he and the experts he worked with were very forthcoming with information and made sure I understood the information I was given. I would highly recommend him for any residential construction issue.

Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Will be hiring

Needed someone who was an expert in what we are going through and Joseph is just that. He immediately sent us to someone who could get started on assessing our situation right away and told us to come to him once we are ready. We are planning to do just that.

Posted by Michael | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb Representation

Joe represented my fiance and I when our insurance company refused to follow the terms of our policy after a major house fire. After speaking with several attorneys and filing a complaint with the Insurance Commissioner, our situation was beginning to look hopeless. Joe listened to us and believed ...in the merit of our case. We hired him, and he was our representative for more than a year during an extremely difficult time. He was always responsive to our concerns; he is honest, hard working, and consistent. Most importantly, he built an impeccable argument that allowed the judge to make a clear decision during our first court appearance. I could not have hoped for a better advocate.

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Joseph W Scuderi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Hochhalter

Construction and development lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Joe in the same firm for many years. He is a tenacious litigator. He has extensive knowledge and experience in construction and insurance matters. He fights hard and gets results."

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Matthew Johnson

Insurance lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel against Joe and his firm on a number of cases. He is an excellent lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients and gets results."

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Mark Langfan

Real estate lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe Scuderi is not just a great attorney because he knows the law, he is great attorney because he truly cares for you as a person. I have worked with Joe for many years, and I can think of no better and zealous defender of my company’s legal rights. Joe not only thinks in-the-box, but also out-of-the-box to get you a good legal solution. I consider myself extremely lucky that I found Joe Scuderi to defend my company."

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Shawn Newman

Real estate lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've worked with Mr. Scuderi on an eminent domain matter. He is a smart, tenacious and persistent advocate."

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Kevin Hochhalter

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James Dart

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Matthew Johnson

Insurance lawyer

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Harold Carr

Personal injury lawyer

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Shawn Newman

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Shareholder, Scuderi Law Office, P.S.

1900 - Present

Attorney, Scuderi Law Firm, P.S.

2000 - 2020

Partner-Attorney, Cushman Law Offices, PS in Olympia, WA

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Klemm Blair Sterling and Johnson, Guam, USA

1991 - 1993

Project Engineer Construction Scheduler, Ismailia, Egypt, Perini Corporation

1988 - 1990

Construction Superintendent, Morris Companies

1985 - 1987

Design Architect, Lindemon Winckelmann Martin Dupree

Associations

2011 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

American Institute of Architects

Associate Member

1997 - Present

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - 2013

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Section Chair

2011 - 2012

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Chair Elect

2010 - 2012

Rotary Club of Olympia, WA

Board Member

2008 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association Construction Section

Executive Committee

2001 - 2011

Associated General Contractor of Washington

Legal Affairs Committee

2000 - 2018

American Bar Association

Construction Law Section Member

2000 - 2018

American Arbitration Association

Neutral/Arbitrator, Commercial and Construction Cases

Sample of Legal Cases

Preferred Contractors Ins. Co. v. Baker & Son Construction, Inc.

The question was certified in the contractor's favor back to the U.S. District Court

Black, et al. v. Grange Insurance Association

Plaintiffs prevailed at summary judgment

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Education

1996

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

Juris Doctor

1996

Lewis & Clark Law School

Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law

1986

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture

1986

New Jersey Institute of Technology

BS

Speaking Engagements

Publications

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