Washington Construction Law Blog

John Parnass, the editor of this blog, is a partner in the Seattle office of DWT. He specializes in construction industry issues (handling both disputes and transactional work) and represents a broad array of owners, general contractors, design professionals, lessors and product sellers. John was named a Top Lawyer by Seattle Magazine in 2003 and 2007 and has been voted a SuperLawyer by his peers numerous times in the annual Washington Law & Politics survey. He is admitted to practice in both Washington and Idaho.

Alan Middleton is a partner in the Seattle office of DWT. He has considerable experience in construction transactions and resolving construction disputes, particularly involving government contracts, through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appeal. Alan represents owners, general contractors, design professionals, and product sellers, including current representation of product sellers and owners in the context of condominium liability. He is admitted to practice in Washington.

Randy Steichen, a partner in DWT’s Seattle office, has more than 20 years of experience representing clients on construction and design law issues involving complex construction projects located throughout the United States and abroad. He is a skilled trial lawyer who has successfully resolved significant claims through negotiaton, alternative dispute resolution processes (including dispute review boards, mediation, and mini-trials); domestic and international arbitration, and trial. Mr. Steichen has been recognized by various industry groups and professional organizations for his construction and design law expertise, and he frequently writes and speaks on topics of interest to the construction industry and design professions.

John Theiss is a partner in the Seattle office of DWT. John's practice focuses on construction, architecture, engineering and government contracts law, with an emphasis on transactions and litigation arising from infrastructure projects. John's experience includes five years as general counsel for a large public works construction firm. He is admitted in both Washington and Illinois. 

Zak Tomlinson is an associate in the Seattle office of DWT. He specializes in construction litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and has experience representing owners (public and private), design professionals and contractors in a wide variety of construction-related disputes.