Geoffrey Palachuk

Mixed-Use Developments

Pursued general contractor’s claims related to private $1.4 billion mixed-use development in Tacoma, Washington, which involved approximately $19 million in dispute during a five-week arbitration and resulted in a favorable seven-figure judgment.

Separately represented multiple owners and contractors in mixed-use projects, including defense of private developer on a $100 million-plus project in Bellevue, Washington, involving a 10-week jury trial for claims exceeding $25 million.

Semiconductor Plants

Represented a Fortune 500 company in the development of a $3 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Virginia.

Grain Silos and Terminals

Pursued claims on behalf of a general contractor in connection with grain silos and grain terminal projects throughout Washington, Montana, North Dakota, and Iowa.

Fulfillment Centers

Acted as construction counsel for a Fortune 50 company on a 1.15-million-square-foot facility in Maryland. 

Energy Projects

Advised general contractor through multiple sustainable energy projects, including solar and wind farm construction throughout the Pacific Northwest.

EPC Projects

Drafted and negotiated multiple Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreements for major corporations, and advised several large energy project stakeholders throughout the delivery of multiple EPC and renewable energy projects in Washington, Oregon, and California.

Professional Sports

Represented professional teams with stadium capital projects and construction.

Hotels

Advised various private developers and general contractors as construction counsel for hotel projects and renovations in the Pacific Northwest.

Apartments

Represented numerous private developers and general contractors for luxury and high-rise apartment construction in Washington state, including multiple trials involving general contractors and design professionals.

Condominiums

Defended various design professionals and general contractors against multimillion-dollar claims involving condominium complexes and homeowners' associations.

Luxury Homes

Represented owners of luxury homes in connection with $10 million-plus new home construction and renovation projects throughout Washington.

Public Facilities Districts and Agencies

Advised and defended numerous public facilities districts and regional agencies involved in capital projects ranging from $100 million to $3 billion across the Puget Sound region, with claims ranging from $10 million to $250 million.

Municipalities

Represented multiple cities and counties in connection with highway and capital projects, including defense of an approximately $12 million claim on a complex highway expansion.

Separately briefed the supreme court on behalf of the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys.

Universities

Advised multiple campuses and universities in Washington, Oregon, and California regarding contracts for capital improvement projects and construction disputes.

Public School Districts

Served as counsel to multiple school districts across Washington state in connection with capital projects programs exceeding $100 million. Successfully defended numerous claims arising from public school construction on the West Coast.

Alternative Public Works

Advised multiple public owners in relation to RCW 39.10 alternative public works projects, encompassing both general contractor/construction manager, and design-build initiatives.

Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Represented Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust as construction counsel in connection with multiple improvement projects and enhancement of public lands in Washington state.