Bob is one of the firm’s co-managing partners.  For over 25 years, Bob’s practice has focused on the resolution of complex construction disputes for contractors, owners and design professionals on a national level.  He has been involved in claims on numerous noteworthy projects including the Boston Central Artery, Supercollider, Seattle Art Museum, Los Angeles Metro Green Line, San Francisco Muni Metro Turnaround, and many others.  Bob also has extensive experience in federal procurement and related matters.  His knowledge in this unique area was gained in part while serving as a government trial attorney before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and as an active member of the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Prior to his private legal practice, Bob had a distinguished military career as an infantry officer (with qualifications as a Paratrooper, Pathfinder and Green Beret) and later as an attorney in the United States Army.  He concluded his career in the United States Army Reserves as a Judge Advocate General attaining the rank of Colonel.

Presentations

Presenter: "To Walk Off the Job or Not?," OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2005, 2008)

Professional and Civic Involvement

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors
Department of Energy Contract Attorneys Association
Washington State Chairman for Public Contract Law Section
Fellow – American Bar Foundation

Courts

Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District, Washington

Education

J.D.,University of South Carolina, 1975
A.B., Villanova University, 1968