Doug Karet

Doug Karet is a partner at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP and an experienced litigation and contract attorney. Karet has more than 25 years of experience in construction and construction law, representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in construction and development matters. His practice includes litigation, dispute resolution, business disputes, land and real estate issues, contracts, insurance litigation, liability defense, and other matters where legal strategy must align with project and business realities.

Karet earned a J.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2001, an M.S. from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1998, and a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1990. His graduate training includes construction engineering and management, and he has served as an adjunct professor in construction law at the University of Colorado. This combined legal and technical background supports his work on complex construction and development disputes.

Karet has practiced in large-firm and solo settings, giving him experience with both substantial commercial matters and more focused client problems. He regularly works on construction disputes, contractual claims, real estate conflicts, and business litigation, and he is admitted in Alaska and Colorado as well as several federal courts. His approach emphasizes strategy, teamwork, and keeping clients informed so that legal decisions remain connected to project schedules, financial exposure, and broader commercial objectives.

Doug Karet is active in the Alaska and Colorado bar communities and is a member of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska. Karet has also contributed to construction-law publications addressing contract clauses, risk allocation, liens, and bonds. His practice helps clients identify issues early, structure practical responses, and pursue efficient resolutions when disputes arise. The combination of construction industry knowledge and litigation experience is especially useful for matters involving technical facts, multiple project participants, and complex contractual relationships.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, The Associated General Contractors of Alaska

Licensed State

• Alaska
• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado Boulder
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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