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Bruce P. Babbitt 
Seattle, Washington
Attorney
phone (206) 516-3206
fax (206) 292-1995
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Bruce P. Babbitt is a founding member of the firm.  His practice encompasses nearly all aspects of construction law and government contracting.  Matters that he has prosecuted or defended include heavy and highway work, notably the I-205 bridge between Portland and Vancouver, WA, jails, sports arenas, resorts, hospitals, airport construction, including baggage systems, port facilities, residential construction, and large construction defect litigation. He is the former chairman of the State Bar Association Construction Law Section.

Mr. Babbitt represents architects, private owners, public agencies, subcontractors, and general contractors in drafting and negotiating contract documents, bid protests, claims, arbitration, mediation, and practice before state and federal courts, including the United States Court of Federal Claims.  He serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Areas of Practice:
Construction Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Government Contract Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation Percentage:
60% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Alaska, 1987
Washington, 1972
U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 1987
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Education:
Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1972
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Law Review: Journal of Criminal Law, Articles Editor, 1972


University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA, 1965
B.S.
Major:  Political Science


Published Works:
Washington Construction Law, 1980-1990 Editions


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Seattle-King County Bar Association
Member


Washington State Bar Association
Member


Alaska Bar Association
Member


Washington State Bar Association, Public Procurement and Private Construction Law Section
Member


American Bar Association, Public Contract Section
Member


Washington Construction Law Seminars, 1996 - Present
Co-Chair


Washington State Bar Association, Public Procurement and Private Construction Law Section, 1991 - 1992
Section Chair


American Bar Association, Northwest Region - Washington, Oregon & Alaska
Former Chair


American Bar Association, State and Local Section
Former Vice Chair


Past Employment Positions:
U. S. Navy, Lieutenant, 1965 - 1969


Ferguson & Burdell, 1972 - 1978


Ferguson & Burdell, Partner, 1978 - 1992


Birth Information:
1943, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America