Jason M. Kettrick
Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Seattle, Washington
Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.
Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Business Litigation
Licensed in Washington since: 2004
Education: Gonzaga University School of Law
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Serving clients from Carney Badley Spellman, P.S., in Seattle, Washington, Jason M. Kettrick strives relentlessly to provide his clients with quality support they deserve. He serves as general counsel to various development, construction and engineering companies. Additionally, he manages business transactions, including the formation of companies, negotiations, finance and asset management, purchases and transactions, agreements and hedge fund licenses.
After earning his Juris Doctor from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 2004, Mr. Kettrick pursued an MBA at Gonzaga University. This provides him with ample insight into both the legal and the business world, helping him to understand his client’s goals better. His cross-industrial experience helps clients stay on par with relevant legal strategies for their business. He holds licensure to practice in Washington, Montana, Alaska and Oregon. He is further admitted to practice before federal and appellate courts in these states, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Among the many cases Mr. Kettrick has represented, he notably recovered claims for changes, impacts and delays as per the Miller Act on behalf of his client. He also served as an extern to the Hon. John A. Rossmeissl at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He has been named in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America’s “Best Lawyers for Construction Law” list and listed in Seattle Met magazine and Seattle Business magazine as one of King County’s top lawyers.
In the legal community, Mr. Kettrick is active through his memberships in the Washington State Bar Association's Creditor Debtor Section and Construction Law Section. He previously served as the chair for the Construction Law Section and holds an active standing with the Bankruptcy Bar Association of Eastern Washington. He maintains an “Excellent” rating on Avvo, which stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to providing quality legal services.
Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Business, Business Litigation- 80% Construction Litigation: Business
- 20% Business Litigation
First Admitted: 2004, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.carneybadleyspellman.com/attorney/jason-m-kettri...
Bar / Professional Activity
- State of Washington
- Oregon Bar Association
- Montana Bar Association
- Alaska Bar Association
- Construction Law Section, Washington State Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
- U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- State of Oregon
- State of Montana
- State of Alaska
Educational Background
- B.S., University of Washington
- MBA, with honors, Gonzaga University
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Construction Project Scheduling & Delay Claims,” The Seminar Group, March 2018
- “Cardinal Changes,” presented by Lorman Education Services, Winter 2005
- “Recent Developments in Washington Construction Law,” presented by Lorman Education Services, Fall 2004 and Spring 2005
- “Bankruptcy and the Lien Laws,” presented by Lorman Education Services, Spring 2006 and 2007
- “Construction Liens—Creation, Perfection, Priority & Foreclosure,” presented by the Debtor-Creditor Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Fall 2006
- “WISHA Repeat Violations,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Summer 2007 Presentations
- “Construction Defect Claims, Homeowners Required to Provide Prelitigation Notice of Construction Defects Only if Contractor Notifies Homeowner of the Requirement to Do So,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Fall 2006
- “Counterclaims Not Permitted During Summary Proceedings Under RCW 60.04.081,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Winter 2005-2006
- “Attorneys’ Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Winter 2007-2008
- “When the Owner Bonds Around Your Mechanics’ Lien, You Still Have to Litigate the Lien’s Validity,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Summer 2008
- “What is the Anti-Subrogation Rule? Why was my claim dismissed?,” Construction Law, published by the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Summer 2009
- “Challenging Performance Evaluations as Claims under the Contract Disputes Act,” Carney Badley Spellman Enews, 2010
Office location for Jason M. Kettrick
701 Fifth Avenue
Suite 3600
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-622-8020
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2014