Mica D. Klein
- Seattle
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Mica is a trusted advisor to construction and litigation clients, known for her preeminent experience in progressive design-build and other alternative delivery construction.
Mica Klein, Assoc. DBIA™, counsels project owners across Washington state, the United States, and international jurisdictions on all stages of construction projects, from development to closeout.
Mica's practice spans public and private projects, from small (under $100,000) tenant improvement projects to $100M+ new construction. She drafts and negotiates complex construction contracts, professional services contracts, and various other modified American Institute of Architects and bespoke agreements. As project counsel, Mica provides full-service advice on project planning, implementation, and completion. In this role, she helps clients evaluate and negotiate significant change orders, and advises throughout the closeout process.
For her public clients, Mica regularly advises on Washington's Public Works Law, as well as regarding general contractor/construction manager and design-build projects procured under Washington's Alternative Public Works Statute and similar state laws. In addition, she has extensive experience responding to (and defending public clients against) bid protests and addressing various other public procurement issues.
In construction dispute resolution, Mica advises clients on mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Washington state and nationwide, she has achieved a successful track record of prompt, high-value resolutions for clients.
Education & Credentials
Education
- UC Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2013
- University of Washington, B.A., History, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Summer Associate, 2012
- U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups, Salt Lake City, UT, Judicial Extern, 2011
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Law360 as "2024's Top Attorneys Under 40", for Construction, 2024
Ranked by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers" for Construction, 2024
Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Construction Lawyer, 2022-2023
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Construction Law; Education Law; Litigation - Construction Law, 2021-2024
Civil Libertarian Award, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, 2014
Impact
Professional Leadership
- DBIA Contracts Committee, Member
- Washington State Bar Association, Construction Section, Member
- Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
- King County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- NAIOP Washington, Commercial Real Estate Development Association, 2022-2023
- Bellevue Arts Museum, Board of Trustees, 2015-2016
