Carney Badley Spellman is a Seattle-based law firm offering comprehensive range of legal services with a strong reputation for excellence in appellate advocacy, construction law, and mergers and acquisitions. Recognized nationwide for its deep expertise and commitment to client service, the firm serves a diverse clientele across various industries from its Pacific Northwest base.
The firm is dedicated to providing effective and efficient legal solutions through a team of experienced attorneys with diverse backgrounds. They are particularly noted for their work with businesses, startups, and established corporations, offering strategic counseling and litigation support. Their approach combines practical advice with sophisticated legal strategies, making them a preferred choice for complex corporate, real estate, and commercial matters.
Services Offered
- Appellate Advocacy
- Amicus Curiae Briefs
- Embedded Appellate Counsel/Error Preservation
- State and Federal Appeals
- Business Counseling and General Corporate
- Commercial Contracts and Tech Transactions
- Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration
- Finance and Commercial Lending
- Health Care Law
- Intellectual Property Licensing
- Privacy Law
- Commercial Real Estate
- Commercial and Retail Leasing
- Real Estate Litigation
- Development, Design and Construction
- Easements and Boundary Disputes
- Finance, Lending and Capital Formation
- Property Management
- Purchase and Sales
- Unlawful Detainers
- Zoning, Growth Management
- Construction Bid Protests
- Construction Claims
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Contract Negotiation and Preparation
- Design Professional Errors and Omissions
- Government Contracts
- Heavy Civil Construction – Bridges, Tunnels, Pilings and Shoring
- Lien and Bond Claims
- Labor & Employment Law
- Counseling and Employment Contracts
- Employment Litigation and Appeals
- Collective Bargaining, Labor Arbitration, Strikes
- Non-Competes
- Wage and Hour Laws
- Class Action Defense
- Litigation
- Consumer Protection Litigation
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate and Partnership Litigation
- Insurance Litigation
- Unfair Competition and Trade Practices
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Mediation Services
- Officers and Directors Liability
- State Administrative Law and Hearings
- Subrogation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Closing and Post-Closing Matters
- Deal and Tax Structuring
- Drafting and Negotiation of Letters of Intent
- Due Diligence
- Negotiating and Documenting Key Agreements
- Startups
- Company Formations
- Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
- Debt and Equity Financings
- Equity Compensation
While primarily focused on the Pacific Northwest, the firm is recognized for its national reach in key practice areas and has been acknowledged as one of the best law firms to work for, reflecting its commitment to both client service and professional excellence.
