Jason’s practice focuses on the representation of general contractors and subcontractors in all phases of both public and private construction projects, from contract negotiation and administration to dispute resolution.  Jason is also a frequent lecturer on Washington lien law and other construction-related topics to industry groups and is currently named a “Rising Star” among Washington construction lawyers by Washington Law and Politics.  Jason has represented clients on a wide variety of projects, including multi-story commercial developments, Army family housing developments, Air Force aircraft facilities, utility and roadway construction, Washington ferry terminal construction, commercial retail facilities, sports complex construction, golf course construction, as well as multiple multi-party lien foreclosure actions.

Presentations

• “Using a Mechanic’s Lien to Get Your Money,” National Business Institute (2006)
• “Lien and Bond Claims: Procedures and Pitfalls,” Washington Construction Law Conference, The Seminar Group (2004, 2005)
• “Washington Lien Law,” OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2003, 2005)
• “Washington Contracts – The Year in Review,” OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2004)

Publications

• Contributing Author: “Wiley Construction Law Update” (Aspen Publishing, 2005)
• Contributing Author: Lien Law Online (Construction Publications Inc. – 2001 to present, see lienlawonline.com)

Professional and Civic Involvement

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section King County Bar Association

Courts

United States Court of Claims Washington State Courts U.S. District Court, Western District, Washington

Education

J.D., Seattle University, cum laude, 1997 B.S., Washington State University - Political Science, cum laude, 1994

Representative Projects

Better Financial Solutions v. Caicos, 73 P.3d 424 (2003).  Successfully argued on behalf of general contractor that a supplier of temporary labor services does not have standing to assert a claim under Washington’s public bond and retention statutes.

Notable

Named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law and Politics, 2005, 2006, 2009