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Robert L. Olson, Principal
David W. Schiffrin, Principal
Garth A. Schlemlein, Principal

Garth A. Schlemlein

Schiffrin Olson Schlemlein & Hopkins, P.L.L.C.
Westlake Center Office Tower
1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2500
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-448-8100
Fax: 206-448-8514
Email: gas@soslaw.com

Mr. Schlemlein obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction in 1979. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Schlemlein worked in the construction industry and owned his own construction firm. Mr. Schlemlein’s practice has focused on construction law, and includes the representation of prime contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, fabricators, suppliers, and owners, sureties and lending institutions. Mr. Schlemlein also represents parties in real estate transactions, as well as general commercial litigation. Mr. Schlemlein’s 24-plus years in the construction industry allow him to quickly analyze and effectively resolve disputes as well as assist in preventative planning to avoid such disputes.

Mr. Schlemlein was selected by Washington Law and Politics for inclusion in its 2009 Washington Super Lawyers

Education
University of Puget Sound School of Law, 1983, J.D.
University of Washington, 1979, B.S. (Business Construction Management)

Areas of Practice
Construction Law
Real Estate Development
Business Organizations
Litigation

Courts in Which Attorney is Licensed to Practice
Washington, 1983
Alaska, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1989
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court District of Alaska
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Professional Memberships
Association of General Contractors of Washington
Washington State Bar Association, Public Procurement and Construction Law Sections

Speaker
Association of General Contractors of Washington
American Abitration Association
Washington State Association of Homebuilders
Washington Council of School Attorneys
Washington Risk Management Association