Practice Areas
Construction Litigation, Real Estate, Business
Mr. Tomlinson has spent the last twenty (20) years working as counsel to companies in the areas of construction, real estate, insurance and governance. He has litigated or been involved in the litigation of literally hundreds of construction and real estate disputes
representing the interests of developers and owners as well as contractors and subcontractors. These disputes range from simple change order claims to breaches of representation and warranties, and every aspect in between. Mr. Tomlinson has served as first party insurance coverage counsel, both for and against insurance companies and insureds.
Mr. Tomlinson routinely works on projects in both the private and public sectors. He is involved from the earliest conception of the project, from drafting the contracts, securing and reviewing the financing, and all aspects of construction through to occupancy. He works with both contractors and homeowners on condominium claims and defense of claims.
Mr. Tomlinson works with major commercial property management companies and provides legal services for all types and manner of problems associated with commercial leasing and landlord/tenant issues. In this regard, he acts as counsel on debtor/creditor disputes and represents hundreds of landlords in matters concerning their tenants.
Mr. Tomlinson is widely recognized as a preeminent litigator and he is called upon to try cases in various courts throughout the country and was recently named a Washington Super Lawyer for 2004. Additionally, Mr. Tomlinson has arbitrated many cases involving construction defects and disputes.
Bar Admissions
Washington and Alaska State and Federal Courts
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
Linfield College, B.A. – 1979
Willamette University, J.D. – 1983
Classes / Seminars Taught
Construction Laws, Landlord-Tenant
Professional Associations & Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
Alaska State Bar Association
King Country Bar Association
American Bar Association
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