Atty. John C. Dippold
John Dippold is Managing Partner and former President of Carney Badley Spellman and Co-Chair of its Construction Group, with more than 30 years of experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. His practice spans the full project lifecycle — from contract drafting and negotiation to complex litigation involving delay claims, design errors, cost overruns, and government procurement.
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John C. Dippold is an attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Carney Badley Spellman PS. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at The George Washington University (LL.M., 1996) and Gonzaga University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Listed in (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Dippold is Managing Partner and former President of Carney Badley Spellman and Co-Chair of its Construction Group, with more than 30 years of experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
- His practice spans the full project lifecycle — from contract drafting and negotiation to complex litigation involving delay claims, design errors, cost overruns, and government procurement
- A Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, Dippold holds an LL.M. in Government Procurement from George Washington University and a J.D., cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law
- He is a 2026 Best Lawyers in America honoree in Construction Law and a longtime Washington Super Lawyers top construction attorney
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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