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.

Carney attorneys work with our clients in contract planning and negotiations to insure that our clients' interests are protected and to provide practical mechanisms for dispute resolutions. Because we have both commercial law expertise and construction litigation experience, we excel at providing a thorough look at the many important aspects of a contract.

Carney attorneys stay on top of the latest legislative and judicial changes and know when notice requirements and statutory limitations change. We keep our clients up to date on which laws and regulations apply to their projects.

We have a team of litigators with broad experience in trial and arbitration of construction cases. We handle surety, construction liability, indemnity claims and coverage claims, as well as claims for cost overruns.

Carney attorneys recognize that protracted disputes can be expensive for all involved. We try to posture our clients for favorable settlement by starting with a strong contract and developing contingency plans for dispute resolution.

Our services include:

Impact & delay claims
Preparation of contract
Shipyard disputes
Contract negotiating
Bid protests
Performance bonds
Permits
Construction program safety
Government regulation compliance
Design flaws
Surety
Development
Professional errors and omissions
Defective specification claims
Change orders
Cost overruns
Lien claims
Indemnification
Insurance coverage
Personal injury claims
OSHA/WISHA citations
Guaranties
Toxic waste and pollution
Collection

At CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN we believe taking a personal interest in the construction industry is as important to us as it is to you. Several of our attorneys are active members and regularly participate in many construction trade organizations. These organizations include: