Mediation and arbitration are commonly referred to as “Alternative Dispute Resolution” or “ADR.” However, a pre-trial mediation is not simply an “alternative.” Mediation is the most common method of resolving construction disputes . . .
We are excited to announce that Carney Badley Spellman has been named one of 2021’s “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. In addition to this honor, several of its practice groups were recognized nationally and regionally.
Carney Badley Spellman has been selected as one of the Best Law Firms in America in the 2020 edition.
Inclusion in Best Law Firms for 2020 was based on a combination of client feedback, information provided on the Law Firm Survey, the Law Firm Leaders Survey, and Best Lawyers peer review.
Appellate-practice group persuaded the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to resolve a circuit split on the so-called “gangplank rule” in favor of their client, the Port of Bellingham.
The state of Washington has announced its response to the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. In a publication dated August 3, 2018 (Registration Thresholds for Out-of-state . . .
Digital technology has changed how appellate briefs are consumed. Digital reading has become more and more similar to paper reading; it now allows users to highlight, annotate, and bookmark . . .
Earlier last week, the Washington Supreme Court issued a splintered decision, In re Fero, interpreting RAP 13.5(a)’s timeliness requirements for filing a motion for discretionary review of a court of appeals
John Spellman graduated from Seattle University in 1949 and received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1953. He began his political career as a King County Commissioner in 1967 and in 1968 was elected as the County’s . . .
WSBA selected some of its best individual sessions from recent seminars. Included is the seminar “Briefs; Making and Using a Record” of which Mike King was one of the speakers.
Ken Hart has been elected as Carney’s Director of Associates. Mr. Hart supersedes Jay Terry in this role.