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.

September 2010

Warning: State Supreme Court Says Statutes of Limitations Do Not Apply to Arbitration Proceedings Without Express Agreement

May 2010

Williams v. Athletic Field Vividly Illustrates That Construction Claims are Subject to Strict Procedural Requirements

April 2010

Washington State Tax Legislation Containing an "Emergency Clause" Signed into Law by Governor Christine Gregoire

April 2010

Washington State Tax Legislation Containing an "Emergency Clause" was Recently Passed by the Legislature and is Awaiting Signature by Governor Christine Gregoire

March 2010

Challenging Performance Evaluation as "Claims" Under the Contracts Disputes Act

January 2010

Temporary Repeal of Federal Estate Tax Requires Review of Estate Plans

September 2009

Washington State Reseller's Permits to Replace Resale Certificates

May 2009

Life Insurance Policy Review Recommended

April 2009

How Do You Get Paid in These Difficult Economic Times?

March 2009

Tips for Ensuring Payment in a Difficult Economy

November 2008

Are You Compliant With the New Product Safety Act?

September 2008

Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation

September 2008

When the Owner Bonds Around Your Mechanics' Lien, You Still Have to Litigate the Lien's Validity

June 2008

Beware of Deceptive "Official" Documents

June 2008

Estate Planning – Increasing Federal Exemption and the Washington Estate Tax

June 2008

International Domain Name Registration Alert

June 2008

Occupational Safety: New Rules for Outdoor Workers

June 2008

Recent Court Cases Raise Questions About Construction Liens

March 2008

Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation

July 2007

New Licensing Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Washington

June 2007

Governor Spellman "The Do-Something Politician"

May 2007

Estate Planning: News from the IRS

May 2007

Statute of Repose for Construction Defects

September 2006

Appeals: Advice

June 2006

Washington Department of Revenue Audit Project on Use Tax for Artwork

June 2005

Do You Have a Living Will?

June 2005

Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Taxpayers Challenging Washington Estate Tax

April 2005

Do You have a Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney?

October 2004

Aviation Law: Analysis

May 2004

Negligent Parties not Jointly Liable for Damages Resulting from Intentional Acts

March 2004

Government Takes a Shine to Alternative Bids

October 2003

Family Holding Companies Must Observe Formalities

September 2003

Washington State S-Corporation Tax Guide

July 2003

New Rules: Architects' and Engineers' Duty to Warn Clients and the Public

July 2003

Provide Liquidity to Your Estate

February 2003

Report on Washington

November 2002

Limited Liability Companies for Families

August 2002

Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract Begins Upon Discovery of Breach

August 2002

Changes in the Civil Rules Allow Videotaping of IMEs

July 2002

Washington State Excise Taxes - Interstate and Foreign Transactions

May 2002

Washington Department of Revenue Audit Project on Use Tax for Artwork

May 2002

Email Confidentiality

May 2001

The Dismantling of Washington's Builder Limitation Statute

February 2001

Watercraft Taxation: Rule Changes

February 2000

Business Strategies: Self-Employment

Tue Aug 31 2010

Tim Parker and Cindy Flynn Honored As Among Top Lawyers in America in Civil and Criminal Litigation

Tim Parker and Cindy Flynn have been honored by Law & Politics in their September/October 2010 issue of Super Lawyers — Corporate Counsel Edition as being among the top lawyers in America in Civil and Criminal Litigation.