SEATTLE, Washington, January 5, 2010 – Jonathan DeMella, an attorney with Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, LLP, a Seattle-based law firm with practices related to construction, government contracts and public procurement, has been elevated to partner.

DeMella’s legal expertise includes assisting contractors involved in disputes with the Federal Government and counseling clients in many areas of construction and government contract law.

Prior to joining OMRB in Seattle, Jonathan practiced in Washington, D.C. where he litigated for a large internationally recognized law firm.

He earned his law degree from American University, Washington College of Law in 1998. While in law school, he was the Senior Note & Comment editor for the American University Law Review. Following graduation from law school, he clerked for the Honorable Christine O.C. Miller of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. DeMella earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy and political science from the University of Connecticut in 1992.

“We are pleased to elevate Jonathan to partner in recognition of the contributions he has made to our firm and the expertise he has provided to our clients,” said Robert J. Burke, one of the firm’s co-managing partners.