Greg focuses his practice on construction, real estate, and environmental law, representing clients in both litigation and transactional matters. He advises owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors on all phases of construction projects and frequently assists clients with developing risk mitigation strategies for their businesses. His work includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts, prosecuting and defending construction claims, and handling lien foreclosures and complex construction disputes. Greg’s practical understanding of construction risks enables him to help clients resolve issues efficiently and strategically.
In his real estate practice, Greg assists clients with negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and development-related contracts. He litigates property disputes, including lease disputes, title defects, and transactional conflicts. Much of Greg’s real estate work intersects with his construction and environmental experience, particularly in transactions involving contaminated or underutilized properties.
Greg also has significant experience in environmental law, representing clients in matters involving contaminated property, Superfund sites, and water quality compliance. He handles claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), Model Toxics Control Act (“MTCA”), and the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), and advises clients on environmental liability, site remediation, and regulatory strategy. He regularly negotiates cleanup agreements, access rights, and cost allocations in multi-party matters.
Representative Matters
- Represented owner of a 19-story mixed use hotel and apartment complex in a multi-party construction claims dispute. The matter was successfully resolved resulting in a multi-million-dollar settlement paid to our client following expert depositions and dispositive motions practice.
- Developed and negotiated complex and comprehensive Cost Plus with a Guaranteed Maximum Price construction contract for a $65 million assisted living facility addressing uncertain supply, tariff and schedule issues.
- Defended property owner against dozens of construction claims arising out of a six-story, 126-room hotel. Worked closely with the client, project architect, and construction claims consultant to evaluate and value the claims. The matter was resolved in the client’s favor through a series of structured mediations without engaging in costly and prolonged litigation.
- Defended a local housing authority against construction claims filed by the general contractor seeking millions of dollars in additional compensation for delay, overtime, home office overhead, and differing site conditions. The matter was resolved successfully after a two-week arbitration.
- Drafted and developed a series of construction contracts for an owner/general contractor, including lump-sum and not-to-exceed contracts and supporting documents (lien release forms, change order forms, payment certification forms, etc.).
- Prosecuted cost recovery claims under the Model Toxics Control Act (“MTCA”) on behalf of one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest developers to recover costs incurred remediating environmental contamination caused by the neighboring property owner.
- Represented a corporate client in a breach of contract action arising from defective components purchased from an out-of-state supplier. A key component of the case involved developing expert analysis and testimony to support the causal link between the component’s failure and the supplier’s manufacturing process.
- Defended several companies, ranging from family-owned businesses to a publicly traded international corporation, in citizen suit actions under the Clean Water Act (CWA) for alleged stormwater permit violations. Each action required an evaluation of stormwater practices necessary to achieve permit compliance, defensive litigation in federal court, and negotiation of a favorable resolution.
- Represents a Fortune 500 company in environmental matters involving contaminated sites. Frequently assists client with environmental risk evaluation, advises client in negotiating remediation and settlement agreements, and serves as lead litigation counsel.
- Defended a local municipality against a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) challenge to the adequacy of its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The hearing examiner dismissed several of the challenger’s claims in response to a motion filed by the municipality and ultimately upheld the EIS after the presentation of factual evidence and expert witness testimony at the hearing.
- Obtained summary judgment dismissal of claims filed under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) against a national non-profit thrift store chain.
Admissions
Admitted, Supreme Court of the State of Washington
Admitted, Supreme Court of the State of Oregon
Admitted, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Admitted, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Member, King County Bar Association (KCBA)
Member, KCBA Environmental Law & Land Use Section
Member, Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
Member, WSBA Construction Law Section
Member, WSBA Environmental Law & Land Use Section
Civic Involvement
- Member, Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce (2015–Present).
- Committee Chair, Boy Scout Troop 582, Kenmore, Washington (2010–2022).
- Volunteer and Donor, Progressive Animal Welfare Society (2002–Present).
Articles and Presentations
- Guest Lecturer, Construction Law Contract Interpretation & Change Orders, University of Washington Construction Management Program (2013–2017).
- Presenter, Environmental Case Law Update, WSBA Environmental Law & Land Use Section Midyear (2015).
- Presenter, Update on Industrial Stormwater General Permit and Trends in Enforcement Litigation, WPPA Legal Committee Meeting (2013).
- Author, The Risks of Non-Compliance: Enforcement Actions and Citizen Suits, Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation in Washington, Lorman Educational Services (2012).
Honors and Recognition
Selected to the Washington Super Lawyers® list (2020-2024)
Selected to the Washington Rising Stars® list (2013-2019)
Rated 10.0 by Avvo, the leading lawyer-rating website
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Seattle University (2007)
B.S., Biochemistry, Western Washington University (1997)
Personal
Outside the office, Greg spends time with his family sailing the San Juans and cycling around the City.
