Utility Contractors Association of Washington Names Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, LLP Associate of the Year

SEATTLE, Washington, September 00, 2010 – The Utility Contractors Association of Washington has named Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, LLP of Seattle Associate of the Year.   Samuel Baker, Jr., a partner in the firm, received the award at the Association’s annual legislative auction and industry awards event.

Since the 1930s, the focus of Oles Morrison’s practice has been on construction, government contracts and public procurement. The firm represents both national and international clients on projects in the United States and abroad. With offices in Seattle and Anchorage, attorneys provide timely and cost-effective solutions to the most complex problems.

Oles Morrison, with the assistance of a seasoned team of in-house consultants and paralegals, provides advice on issues arising from requests for proposals and invitations to bid, through protests, requests for equitable adjustments, disputes and terminations.

The goal of the Association is to improve the business environment for the utility construction community through dedicated involvement in legislative action, education, networking, and communication.

“We salute Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker for its long-standing commitment to our organization,” said Mike Myette, executive director. “The firm has set an outstanding example for others to follow.”

“We are pleased to be the recipient of this honor and want to thank the Association for recognizing the firm’s participation in the organization,” said Robert J. Burke, one of the firm’s co-managing partners.

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About Utility Contractors Association of Washington (UCAW)
The goal of the Utility Contractors Association of Washington is to improve the business environment for the utility construction community through dedicated involvement in legislative action, education, networking, and communication. For more than 30 years, the UCAW has been more than just another association; it has become the driving force for Washington State’s utility industry. Founded in 1978, UCAW’s mission was to help its members become more profitable. Since then, UCAW has been responsible for extensive changes that have strengthened the industry, not only for its members, but also for every utility contractor in the state. UCAW is an independent chapter of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA). Our broad based membership includes contractors that are both Union and open shop, small and large, includes women and minority-owned businesses. Building on its record of impressive achievements, UCAW continues to be instrumental in improving the business climate for utility contractors throughout the region. More information is available at www.ucaw.org.


About Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP
Founded in 1893, Oles Morrison is one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest and most respected law firms.  Since the 1930s, the focus of our practice has been on construction, government contracts, and public procurement.  We represent both national and international clients on projects in the United States and abroad. From our offices in Seattle and Anchorage, we are able to deploy attorneys who have the experience necessary to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to the most complex problems. Oles Morrison is also able to address the wide range of legal matters that most businesses face: employment, bankruptcy and insolvency, tax and estate planning and business formation. More information is available at www.oles.com.