Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 
Teva Sempel is a Seattle, Washington attorney at Carney Badley Spellman PS who represents businesses, property owners, contractors, developers, and individuals in complex commercial and construction disputes. He represents clients in arbitration, state and federal court proceedings, and appeals.
Teva’s commercial litigation practice includes breach of contract and other business-related claims, including disputes involving unfair trade practices, trade secrets, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. He also represents commercial property owners in unlawful detainer actions, shareholders and members in judicial dissolution proceedings, and businesses and individuals in lease disputes and receivership proceedings.
Teva’s construction litigation practice includes disputes involving pay applications, liens, change orders, public bids, project delays, construction defects, and design errors. He handles construction-related claims in arbitration and court, including matters involving contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, and design professionals.
In addition to his civil litigation practice, Teva represents corporate clients in internal investigations, government investigations, and enforcement actions involving business crimes and civil fraud, including healthcare fraud, government contract fraud, and financial institution fraud. He also defends individuals accused of public corruption, fraud, money laundering, structuring, and other financial crimes.
Teva advises clients on business and real estate matters outside the courtroom. He negotiates construction contracts and commercial leases and assists clients with regulatory issues related to real estate and land development.
Before beginning his legal career, Teva served as a judicial intern with the Louisiana Supreme Court for the Honorable Justice Jeannette Knoll.
