Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Seattle, Washington. Our clients will tell you we are known for providing exceptional value in legal services by recognizing case objectives early and obtaining cost-effective results. The Carney firm provides legal services in business, litigation, construction, government affairs and insurance to individuals and to privately-held and publicly-traded companies.
Dave Bever, a principal, joined the firm in 1987 and is Chair of the firm's Real Estate Department. He is a graduate of Willamette University College of Law where he served as Comment Editor for the school's Law Review. Before joining the Carney firm, Mr. Bever clerked at the Seattle office of the United States Attorney General.
Mr. Bever practices in the areas of commercial, corporate and real estate law. Much of his practice is centered around real estate and related commercial transactions, including land use and acquisitions, the representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions, leasing, and the acquisition and refinancing of real property in bankruptcy or work-out situations and business reorganization.
Mr. Bever also handles the formation of business entities to own real property and business, and provides corporate counseling regarding interstate commerce, distributorship and licensing law, joint ventures, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
Mr. Bever was recognized by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as one of "King County's Top Lawyers 2010." Seattle Metropolitan Magazine culled their list using the Martindale-Hubbell ratings. Mr. Bever has been awarded an "AV" Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. This rating is given to attorneys that demonstrate the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
