Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is a Seattle law firm providing focused legal counsel for the construction industry across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The firm represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, and suppliers involved in public and private projects, offering practical guidance from procurement through dispute resolution.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC combines big-firm capabilities with small-firm service, delivering timely, high-quality legal work at a reasonable cost. From small-business matters to multimillion-dollar litigation, the firm actively protects clients' interests while tailoring strategies to each client’s operations, objectives, risks, and project demands.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is experienced in construction law, government contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, business transactions, and bonding issues. The firm assists clients during bid protests, contract negotiations, project disputes, courtroom proceedings, and jury trials, helping construction companies stay focused on operations and upcoming projects with confidence.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC has significant experience with bid protests throughout the Pacific Northwest and before federal forums, including the GAO and Court of Federal Claims. The firm has also helped draft legislation that meaningfully protects contractors, improves procedures, and strengthens fairness in the procurement process.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC brings more than a century of combined construction law experience to its clients. Its lawyers have held leadership positions in state and national industry organizations, construction law sections, and Associated General Contractors of Washington legal committees, reflecting deep industry involvement and professional commitment.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC represents clients in commercial matters, real estate transactions, business disputes, and litigation connected to construction and project development. The firm understands that disputes can affect schedules, costs, relationships, and project outcomes, so it emphasizes thorough analysis, fast turnaround, and practical problem-solving for clients.

Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC is committed to excellence, inclusion, and strong client partnerships. The firm values businesses of all sizes, supports minority- and women-owned enterprises, and works to eliminate discrimination while providing strategic counsel to help clients protect their interests and move projects forward with confidence.