Traeger’s practice focuses on construction and surety litigation in Washington and Alaska, frequently appearing in state and federal courts in both states.

Presentations

• "Design/Build Do's and Don'ts," Association of General Contractors (2007)
• "Ensuring Subcontractor Performance," Association of General Contractors (2004)
• "Recovery for Materials Cost Escalation," Association of General Contractors (2004)
• "Construction Documentation," Association of General Contractors (2004)
• "Doing Business in Unfamiliar Locales," OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2004)

Professional and Civic Involvement

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

Courts

Washington State Courts U.S. District Court, Western District, Washington Alaska State Courts U.S. District Court, Alaska U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

J.D., University of Washington, 1984 B.A., Willamette University, 1981

Representative Projects

• Represented power contractor in Alaska Superior Court against Municipality for contract balance and extras, and recovered full amount sought in bench trial ($1,700,000+)
• Represented road contractor in Alaska Superior Court against Municipality for extra costs, and recovered full amount sought in jury trial ($425,000)
• Represented building contractor against federal agency and recovered in excess of $1.5 million following board hearing
• Represented energy contractor in Alaska Superior Court against private entities and settled matter for amount in excess of $5 million
• Represented building contractor against federal agency in Federal Claims Court and settled matter for amount in excess of $4 million
• Represented highway contractor against State of Alaska agency and settled matter for amount in excess of $2 million without having to proceed to administrative hearing
• Represented environmental remediation contractor in termination for convenience claim against federal agency and recovered full amount sought in settlement ($5,000,000)

Notable

Named a “Best Lawyer of America” by Best Lawyers in America Publication (2006-2008)