$ 200-285 per hour
PRO
Benjamin D Cushman
Virtual Consultation Available
About Benjamin
Biography
I am an Olympia native and Capital High School graduate. I have practiced law in Olympia since graduating from Lewis and Clark law school in 1996. In law school, I focused on land use, environmental, real property and contract law.
I am also Vice-President of the Board for Harlequin Productions and have been a volunteer and sometime assistant coach for the Capital High School speech and debate team.
My work team includes my principal land use paralegal, Doreen Milward, who was trained in land use by Sandy Mackie, of Owens Davies Mackie, who was the premier land use attorney in southwest Washington until departure from the firm.
My practice focuses on construction, land use, environmental and real property law; all things land.
I represent clients on both public and private construction -- from contract to claim.
I have a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Law from Lewis and Clark College.
I have handled land use and zoning matters, from permits and rezones to penalties, throughout WA.
I handle transactions, litigation, and land use regulatory matters.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
50%
Land Use and Zoning
15%
Landlord or Tenant
10%
Real Estate
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Alaska for 21 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 28 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 28 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Deschutes Law Group, PLLC
(360) 464-1773
Mobile
1202 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, 98506
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Posted by Aaron | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Thorough and honest
Ben and his team provided honest and thorough legal counsel throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a case before telling us to move forward. He helped us on a contractor refund dispute. It is my recommendation to avoid a lawsuit at any cost, but if it comes to it....
Benjamin D Cushman's Lawyer Endorsements
Deborah Reback-Cushman
Construction and development lawyer | Jul 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this attorney wholeheartedly! He's an amazing lawyer."
Deborah Reback-Cushman
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Deschutes Law Group, PLLC
1996 - 2017
Attorney, Cushman Law Offices, PS
Associations
2004 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1997 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jackowski v. Borchelt
Settlement after favorable decision at Supreme Court
Education
1996
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Reed College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
REIA Class - Land Development
Land Use/Zoning
2014
Construction Law for Public Projects
Bond Claims, Contractor Claims and Subcontractor Issues
2014
Construction Law for Public Projects
Public Procurement Law Applicable to Construction Contracting
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I live in Camas, Wa and my neighbor has a security camera in his front window facing my property. Can he use audio recording?
19 Jan 2018
Q&A
Can my neighbor legally put up cameras to record vehicles on a private drive with multiple houses on the private drive?
16 Jan 2018
Q&A
What steps can we legally & effectively take to keep unwanted dogs off our acreage?
15 Jan 2018