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.
Leonard W. Juhnke, an associate, joined Carney Badley Spellman in 2007. His practice focuses on construction law, real estate law, land use and civil litigation.
Prior to law school, Mr. Juhnke worked in the construction industry as an engineer and project manager on bridge, highway, and marine projects in the Northwest and California. He also worked in the Land Use Services Division of a local municipality where he reviewed residential and commercial development proposals for code compliance. He has extensive practical experience throughout all phases of development, from scoping and permitting though contract award and construction with environmental review and compliance issues.
The LEED Green Building Rating System is a nationally accepted rating and certification system for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Mr. Juhnke has a thorough understanding of the certification process for the LEED Green Building Rating System, and can assist clients in developing, building, and leasing "green" buildings.
Mr. Juhnke focuses his practice on helping construction clients prepare contracts that protect their rights and deter future litigation, and in asserting their contract rights through arbitration and litigation. Mr. Juhnke also handles real estate matters and litigation involving breach of residential real estate contracts, liens, title disputes and other real property disputes.
Practice Areas
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Construction
- Construction Law
- Contract Preparation
- Public and Private Contract Claims
- Construction Defect Claims
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Real Estate
- Land Use and Development
- Commercial Leasing
- Condemnation/Eminent Domain
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Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Civil Litigation
Admitted to Practice
Washington state.
Associations
- LEED AP, Green Building Certified Professional
- Construction Law Section, Washington State Bar Association
Education
JD, University of Washington School of Law, 2007 (Managing Editor, Washington Law Review); BS, Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1993.
