Why Us?

Your Legal Partner for Growth

ADVOCACY

Anticipating legal issues is a key aspect of our client advocacy. We work proactively to identify potential challenges, offering guidance to help you navigate legal landscapes and providing resources to help you avoid potential pitfalls. We are here to champion your cause with passion, expertise, and a dedication to justice. Our team is comprised of seasoned attorneys with a wealth of experience across various legal domains. We bring a deep understanding of the law and a track record of success to every case. We are ready to represent you with tenacity and expertise. Whether in negotiations or litigation, we advocate for your rights with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

STRATEGY

At Carney Badley Spellman, we understand that each legal matter is unique and requires a personalized strategy. Our client-centric approach is the cornerstone of our success. We take the time to understand your goals, concerns, and expectations, allowing us to craft a strategy tailored to your specific needs. Our attorneys work seamlessly together, combining their individual strengths to provide comprehensive legal solutions. We are your trusted partner and seek unparalleled legal solutions. We take pride in our ability to deliver results that exceed expectations.

RESULTS

Our team of experienced attorneys boasts a diverse range of legal expertise. From corporate law to litigation, we have the knowledge and skills to navigate complex legal landscapes. By staying abreast of the latest legal developments, we ensure that our clients receive advice and representation that is both informed and innovative. Our track record of success speaks volumes. We have consistently achieved favorable outcomes for our clients, whether in negotiations, settlements, or courtroom trials.

Our Attorneys

We are committed to exceptional client service and professional excellence. Our diverse backgrounds provide our clients with experienced legal counselors skilled at effective and efficient solutions for your legal matters in many industries. Although we are focused in the Pacific Northwest, we are recognized nationwide for our appellate, construction and mergers & acquisitions services. We are also known as one of the best law firms to work for and have received awards for this honor.

SCG LEGAL

Carney Badley Spellman is a co-founder and member of SCG Legal and represents Washington State in the network.

The organization traces its roots to 1989, when 17 former governors who had returned to private practice in their respective state capitals formed the State Capital Group to strengthen relationships among leading law firms and better serve clients with matters extending beyond a single jurisdiction. Among those early leaders was John D. Spellman, a former Governor of Washington and a key figure at the firm.

Today, SCG Legal is a global network of 123 independent law firms with over 12,000 attorneys serving clients in major commercial centers and capital cities across more than 63 countries, every U.S. state, and the District of Columbia. The network is recognized in Chambers and Partners Global, and approximately 80% of member firms are ranked by Chambers.

Through SCG Legal, Carney Badley Spellman is able to connect clients with trusted legal counsel across jurisdictions when matters extend beyond Washington State. The network allows member firms to collaborate and quickly assemble teams to support clients in complex litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, employment matters, restructurings, and other business matters.

Membership in SCG Legal reflects the firm’s long-standing relationships with leading independent law firms around the world and our commitment to providing clients with seamless access to experienced counsel wherever business takes them.

Member firms of SCG Legal practice independently and are not engaged in the joint practice of law.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"On behalf of all of us here at Mortenson, I want to personally thank you for your efforts at SLU and at all the other projects. Jason speaks highly of your customer-centric business approach to resolution and the far superior customer service you provide to Mortenson. All of us at Mortenson appreciate the efforts you’ve taken to understand our business and to understand our philosophy to dispute resolution. But most importantly, Jason speaks highest of your ability to carry forward Mortenson’s leadership principles of 'Doing the Right Thing' and 'We Before Me.' From all of us at Mortenson, thank you for your continuing efforts. Mortenson values its ongoing business relationship with you and Carney Badley, and we look forward to continuing that relationship well into the future."

"Susan helped Ecoservice establish operations and rapidly expand throughout the USA, growing from concept to 170 employees operating in 4 markets across the country in just under 1 year. She showed her understanding for startup environments through her responsiveness and timeliness on all deliveries as we scaled. Susan created a system to respond to all of our business needs within her network of colleagues at Carney Badley Spellman and other firms across the country for any topic we came across and always delivered exceptional work. I would highly recommend Susan to any startup or high-growth company looking for a true partner through your journey."

“Jo (paralegal) has been invaluable and extremely responsive and helpful in working through my Mom and Dad’s estate. She is patient, professional and while these things are hard to go through, she is sensitive and makes the process easier.”

“[Susan] took the time to explain the benefits and risks for selecting the type of corporation formed and tax consequences. Overall, I am really pleased with my experiences. It’s nice to know I have a place to go when I need it.”

OUR AWARDS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Carney Badley Spellman believes in the power of community and the positive impact that comes from working together. We have a history of being committed to supporting our Pacific Northwest community. Our Community Outreach Program is designed to foster connections, address local needs, and create a stronger, more vibrant community. We believe everyone can make a difference by working toward good foundations and values for our future generations.

WORK WITH US

Carney Badley Spellman is a dynamic mid-size law firm located in the heart of downtown Seattle. We’re proud to have earned consistent recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Washington and among the Best Law Firms in America. Many of our attorneys are honored year after year as Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Rising Stars in Washington state—testament to the strength of our team and the quality of our work.