The origin of the firm Schlemlein Fick & Franklin, PLLC, dates back over three decades. They have built on the solid foundations established by their founders, who remain as senior counsel to the firm by believing that their client’s legal issues are unique. The approach to solving them should be unique as well.
With this forward-thinking philosophy, the firm has established long-lasting relationships with its clients. While serving their needs, they have gained decades of experience handling trials, arbitrations, and mediations on their behalf in both state and federal courts.
The legal issues faced by everyone involved in the construction industry are ever-changing. No matter your involvement, be it public or private property owner, developer, designer, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, you need to have attorneys on your side who can efficiently resolve your issues.
The firm of SF&F emphasizes finding common sense, practical resolutions to complex construction and real estate litigation disputes. They also regularly counsel their clients on transactional matters in the sector. With a deep knowledge of virtually every aspect of land use and real property law, the firm’s partners, counsel, and associates can assist with matters such as:
- Bid Protests
- Bonding, Lien and Bond Claims, Surety Law & Surety Claims
- Change Order Claims
- Construction, Condominium, and Design Defects Litigation
- Construction Claims
- Construction Cost Accounting Payment and Collection Issues
- Construction Insurance Issues
- Construction Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Companies
- Delay Impact and Disruption Claims
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Woman Business Enterprises
- General Construction Counseling
- Government Contracts
- Jobsite Accidents OSHA and DOSH Proceedings, WISHA and OSHA Violations
- Procurement Methodologies
- Professional Errors and Omissions
- Prompt Payment Act Disputes
- Scope of Work Disputes
- Utility Conflict Disputes
Related Real Estate matters once construction is completed or as part of separate projects can also be handled in-house by their team. Examples include purchase and sale agreements, title and insurance, premise liability, and real estate litigation.
Awards and accolades the firm is proud to have received include being consistently voted one of the best firms to work for in Washington state. Also, because of their clients’ results, SF&F is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a tier-one construction law practice in the Seattle region.
Everyone at the firm is committed to contributing to their client’s success and celebrating their achievements. They work hard, play hard and enjoy the people they work with and the clients they work for. If you are involved in construction and real estate in the Seattle area, this is undoubtedly a firm to put at the top of your list.
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