Construction Law
Graehm C. Wallace
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Graehm Wallace, a partner with the firm's Litigation practice, has seventeen
years of experience working in all areas of construction transactions,
counseling and litigation. His work covers all aspects of contract drafting and
negotiating, including preconstruction, architectural, engineering,
construction-management, design-build, balance of plant (BOP), engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC), turn-key, consultant, bidding, advice during
construction, and claim prosecution and defense from initial claim analysis
through discovery, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration or
trial. Graehm works on public and private construction projects, including:
Office buildings
Manufacturing facilities
Energy projects, including wind, hydro and gas to electricity
Dams and fish ladders
Green buildings, including LEED
Hotels and resorts
Restaurants
Tenant improvements
Retail and shopping centers
Museums
Condominiums
Apartments
Retirement and nursing facilities
Warehouses
Pipelines
Theaters
Demolition and remediation
Transportation, including light rail, roads, and utilities
Homes and housing
Public facilities, including schools, universities, sports facilities, and
fire stations
years of experience working in all areas of construction transactions,
counseling and litigation. His work covers all aspects of contract drafting and
negotiating, including preconstruction, architectural, engineering,
construction-management, design-build, balance of plant (BOP), engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC), turn-key, consultant, bidding, advice during
construction, and claim prosecution and defense from initial claim analysis
through discovery, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration or
trial. Graehm works on public and private construction projects, including:
Office buildings
Manufacturing facilities
Energy projects, including wind, hydro and gas to electricity
Dams and fish ladders
Green buildings, including LEED
Hotels and resorts
Restaurants
Tenant improvements
Retail and shopping centers
Museums
Condominiums
Apartments
Retirement and nursing facilities
Warehouses
Pipelines
Theaters
Demolition and remediation
Transportation, including light rail, roads, and utilities
Homes and housing
Public facilities, including schools, universities, sports facilities, and
fire stations
Overview
- University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1996
- University of Washington, BA
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1996
- University of Washington, BA
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Construction Law, Seattle (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
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