John P. Ahlers

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorney in Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA 98104
- Construction Litigation: Business (80%),
- Government Contracts (20%)
- English,
- German
Mr. Ahlers is a founding member of the firm, his practice has focused on the resolution of construction disputes since 1983. John’s experience spans from small private construction to complex engineering, building, heavy construction and insurance matters. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and construction industry trade associations. John has handled a large number of jury and non-jury trials, as well as arbitrations and mediations involving a wide variety of construction related disputes. Mr. Ahlers has argued cases before all three Divisions of the Washington State Court of Appeals, before the Washington Supreme Court, the Alaska Supreme Court, and before the Federal Circuit, Ninth Circuit and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Certificates and Credentials
Top Lists
- Top 100: 2020 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2020 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2019 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2018 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2018 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2017 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2017 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2016 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2016 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2015 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2014 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2013 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2013 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2012 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2012 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2011 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2010 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2009 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2008 Washington Super Lawyers
About John Ahlers
Admitted: 1983, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.acslawyers.com/staff_trusted/john-p-ahlers/
Honors/Awards:
- AVVO Rating - 10.0 Superb, 2008 - Present
- Top 10 Attorneys in Washington, 2012
- Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, 2008 - Present
- Utility Contractors Association of Washington Associate of the Year, 2009
- Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
- Seattle's Best Construction Lawyers, Seattle Magazine 2007 - 2011
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Washington State Bar Association (Construction and Real Estate Section)
- American Bar Association (Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Section of Public Contract Law and Litigation Section)
- American Arbitration Association (Serves as Arbitrator; Member of Construction Advisory Board, Discovery Advisory Work Group)
- Alaska State Bar (Public Procurement Section)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, W.S. District Court - Western and Eastern Districts, U.S. Supreme Court
- Fellow - American College of Construction Lawyers, 2008
- Oregon State Bar (Construction Section)
- American Association for Justice
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Frequent legislative drafting and testimony (Washington State Legislature) concerning statutes of significance to the construction industry (1998 – present): (Statute of Repose, Prompt Payment Act, Attorneys Fees, Bid Protest, Subcontractor Listing Claim Notice)
- Frequent amicus brief author for appellate cases of moment to the construction industry for industry groups (AGC, ABC, NECA, NUCA, UCAW, SMACNA and MCA)
- Member of Washington State Governor's Board: Capital Projects Advisory Review Board
- Board of Directors, Utility Contractors Association of Washington (2006 to Present)
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Construction Changes and Entitlement Theories, University Of Washington Construction Management Program, 2011
- Construction Contract Draconian Notice Provisions: Is Prejudice Still the Issue?, Washington State Bar News, 2012
- Construction Changes/Entitlement Theories, The Seminar Group, 2003
- AIA Contracts in Washington, Key Clauses in AIA Document 201, 2003 - 2011, Lorman
- AGC of Washington Lien Manual, 1983 - Present
- Major Changes to the "One-Call" Statute are Coming: Washington's Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act Goes Into Effect Next Year, NUCA of Washington Focus, 2012
- Taming the "Under-Ground" Beast Deciphering Differing Site Conditions in Construction, King County Bar Association Bulletin, 2012
- Construction Law: Examining Contract Notice Provisions, Washington State Bar News
- Swinging Deals - Should Cranes Swing Agreements Cost Money, Northwest Lawyer, 2015
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Educational Background:
- B.S. (Civil Engineering) Washington State University , 1975
- M.S. (Construction Engineering and Management) Stanford University (Honors), 1976
Industry Groups
- Arbitration
- Bonding And Insurance
- Construction
- Goverment Contracts
- Mediation
- Real Estate
- Subcontracting
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Last Updated: 12/22/2020