Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Real Estate Law
Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Frank
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Overview
- Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1986
- Western Washington University, BA, graduated 1981
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1986
- Western Washington University, BA, graduated 1981
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
News & Media
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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