Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Frank

Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Frank

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Real Estate Law
Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Frank
Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Frank
Seattle, WA
Works at
Buchalter LLP

130 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, real estate development, waste management, industrial supplies, and construction. He has tried cases involving delay and extra work claims, inadequate design, bid protests, construction defect, and mold claims, as well as real estate purchase and sale agreements, commercial lease disputes, and wood product facilities. Jeff has also served as arbitrator and mediator in construction-related claims, real estate, and commercial contract disputes.
Works at
Buchalter LLP

130 Best Lawyers awards

Buchalter LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Western Washington University, BA, graduated 1981

Bar Admissions

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • Defense Research Institute - State Representative and Member of Judicial Task Force and Construction Committees
  • Giraffe Project - Member
  • Washington Committee for Ethical Judicial Campaigns - Co-founder and Counsel
  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee - Member
  • Western Washington University College of Humanities Advisory Council - Member
  • www.VotingForJudges.com - Founding Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Construction
  • Director and Officer Liability
  • Litigation
Awards:
  • American Bar Association, Silver Gavel Award, Key Contributor, 2007
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating
  • Washington Super Lawyers®, 2001-2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law, 2013
  • Defense Research Institute, Community Service Award, 2007
  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, President’s Award, 2006

Case History

Cases
  • Rubatino Refuse Removal, Inc.
Represented Rubatino Refuse Removal, Inc. in a shareholder derivative suit that was resolved through a combination of litigation, arbitration, and mediation of the various disputes among shareholders over control of the company.
  • Port of Seattle
Represented the Port of Seattle in an extra work/changed condition dispute with one of its contractors on a port security project. The matter was resolved successfully at mediation.
  • REI
Represented REI in a multi-million dollar construction and lease dispute with a developer. The matter was successfully resolved after a two-day mediation.

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