Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
About
Founded in 2005, Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC is a Seattle-based firm specializing in construction law and litigation. Their experienced litigators represent a diverse clientele including property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and financial institutions in complex commercial disputes. Their commitment to their clients' success is demonstrated by their record of resolving multi-million dollar construction claims and negotiating contracts for both public and private projects. In addition to their litigation prowess, they also have expertise in employment-related matters and issues related to Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification. With a deep understanding of the construction industry, Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC, provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their clients' unique needs.
Specialties
Service type
Transactional business, Litigation / Legal representation
Work type
Landlord / tenant dispute, Lease / contract interpretation, Writing a lease / contract, Buying a property, Selling a property, Short sale, Foreclosure, Contract disputes, Title and Boundary Disputes, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Housing Discrimination, Construction Disputes, Other real estate issues
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Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
999 Third Ave., Suite 3800
Seattle, WA 98104
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Work Experience
Attorney
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2015 - Present
AVP / Litigation Counsel
Fidelity National Law Group
2010 - 2015
Law Clerk
Hon. Franklin D. Burgess, U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
2001 - 2003
Clerk
Hon. Charles W. Mertel, King County Superior Court
2000 - 2001
Attorney
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2013 - Present
Associate
Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes
2012 - 2013
Associate
Danielson Harrigan Leyh & Tollefson, LLP
2007 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk
Washington State Court of Appeals
2005 - 2007
Partner
Ahlers & Cresman PLLC
2007 - Present
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
2003 - 2006
Barokas Martin & Tomlinson
1996 - 2003
Partner
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2012 - Present
Senior Associate
Scheer & Zehnder, LLP
2009 - 2012
Associate
Cole Lether Wathen & Leid, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2005 - 2007
Partner
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2011 - Present
Associate
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2007 - 2011
Associate
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
2004 - 2006
Extern - Honorable Judge Zilly
Federal District Court, Western District of Washington
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
2003 - 2003
Teaching Assistant - Property Law
Seattle University School of Law
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk
Graham Lundberg and Peschel
2002 - 2002
Partner
Ahlers & Cressman, PLLC
2008 - Present
Partner
Short Cressman & Burgess, PLLC
2001 - 2008
Of Counsel
Katz & Stone, LLP
1991 - 2001
Education
Stephens College
1995
Seattle University School of Law
2001
Seattle University School of Law
2005
University of Washington
1999
Cambridge University, Homerton College
1994
Seattle University School of Law
1997
University of Washington -Seattle
1994
Seattle University
1997
Seattle University School of Law
2004
Seattle University School of Law
2004
University of Washington -Seattle
1999
University of Virginia
1984
Emory University School of Law
1988
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2004
University of Washington -Seattle
Economics
1999
Emory University School of Law
Law
1988
University of Virginia
Chemistry
1984
University of Washington School of Law
Law
1976
University of Washington -Seattle
Business Administration
1973
Seattle University School of Law
Law
1997
University of Washington -Seattle
1994
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2001
Stephens College
Biology
1995
Cambridge University, Homerton College
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
1994
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2005
University of San Diego
Political Science
2002
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2004
Seattle University
Political Science
1997
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2004
Seattle University
Political Science
1997
Seattle University School of Law
Cum Laude
2005
University of Washington
Honors Geography College
1999
Associations & Affiliations
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Seattle and Sound
Planning Committee
American Land Title Association
Title Counsel
American Bar Association
Member
Idaho State Bar Association
Admitted to Practice
Oregon State Bar Association
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Bar Association
Admitted to Practice
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Washington Women Lawyers
Board Member
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Trustee
AGC Supervisory Training Program
Instructor, Contract documents and Construction Law
Contract Solutions Group, Improving Construction Change Order Management Workshop
Co-chair
American Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
Legal Committee Member
Washington State Bar Asociation, Construction Law Section
Member
National Association of Homebuilders
Member
Building Industry Association of Washington
Member
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Member
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Member
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
Associate Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
Phi Alpha Delta, Seattle University Chapter
President
Utility Contractors Association
Legislative Committee Member
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Council Member
King County Bar Association, Judiciary and Litigation Commitee
Co-Chair
King County Bar Association, Judiciary and Litigation Committee
Committee Member
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Developing Leader
Seattle University Law Review
Research and Technical Editor
Virginia State Bar Association, Construction Section
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Section
Washington State Conference of Masonry Contractors
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Past Chair, Legal Affairs
Publications
AGC Works - Association of General Contractors of WA
2016
Ahlers & Cressman PLLC / Blog
2016
Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual
Construction Law Chapter
2014
Ahlers & Cressman Blog
2014
Ahlers & Cressman Blog
Contributor
2014
Ahlers & Cressman PLLC Blog
Contributor
2013
AGC Works
Subcontractor Trust Funds Not Proper Bond and Retention Claimants
2013
Scheer & Zehnder LLP Publication
Insurance Coverage Case Review and Update
2012
Scheer & Zehnder LLP Publication
Construction Law Case Review and Update
2011
AGC Newsletter
Prevailing Wages Not Required for Delivery of Materials to Construction Site
2005
Speaking Engagements
2015 Federal Conference and Lobby Day
ALTA Title Counsel Meeting - State Updates
2015
Annual Construction Law Seminar
Washington State DBE Program
2015
Expert Witness Skills Workshop
Expert Witness Depositions
2013
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Fundamentals of Construction Law
Lorman CLE
AIA Contracts in Washington
Lorman CLE
Change Orders in Washington
Lorman CLE
Construction Delay Claims in Washington
National Business Institute CLE
Advanced Construction Law in Washington
Worksite Accident Claims: Prevention, Occurrence & Resolution
2015
Washington L&I's Contractor Training Days
General Liability Insurance and Bonds for Contractors
2015
PTAC Government Contracting Workshops
Legal Considerations for Construction Contractors
2015
Contractor Training Days
Contracting on Public Projects
2015
Contractor Training Day
General Liability Insurance and Bonds for Contractors
2014
Contractor Training Day
Contracting on Public Projects
2014
In House CLE - Scheer & Zehnder LLP
Construction Liens 101 - Brown Bag Lunch Series
2010
DAJD Training
Prisoner Rights to Access Legal Resources
2006
DAJD Training
Proper Use of Force
2006
Preventing Mislocates and Damage Under the New Washington One Call Statute
Utility Contractor's Perspective on Underground Facility Damage Prevention
2012
AIA Contracts in Washington
Analysis of A201 Contract General Conditions
2012
AIA Contracts in Washington
Analysis of B101 Owner/Architect Agreement
2012
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day
Contracts for General Contractors
2012
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day
Contracting on Public Projects
2012
Bonding Education Program - USDOT SBTRC
Contractor Claims and Disputes
2011
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day
Contracting on Public Projects
2011
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Renton, WA 5/20/2011
Contracts for General Contractors
2011
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Pasco, WA 6/24/2011
Contracts for General Contractors
2011
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Training Day, Pasco, WA 6/24/2011
Common Legal Issues
2011
AIA Contracts in Washington
Owner/Architect Agreement
2010
Association of General Contractors
Claims and Change Orders
2009
AIA Contracts
Analysis of Owner/Architect Agreement
2008
Associated of Builders and Contractors of Washington
Construction Lien and Bond Claims
2008
Lorman Education Services
AIA Contracts in Washington
2013
Lorman Education Services
AIA Contracts in Washington
2010
National Business Institute
Strong Construction Contracts
2007
WSBA Construction Law Midyear
Conract Clauses: Avoiding Problems and Solving Them- Changes
2006
Lorman Education Services
Construction Delay Claims in Washington
2006
National Business Institute
Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money
2006
National Business Institute
Advanced Construction Law
2004
Lorman Education Services
Contracting With Public Entities in Washington
2002
Services offered
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Contract Attorney
Corporate Law Attorney
Real Estate Lawyer