
Ellie Perka
With nearly 20 years’ experience resolving high-stakes contentious matters, Ellie Perka is ranked as one of the top... | Seattle, Washington, United States
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Ellie Perka’s Expertise With nearly 20 years’ experience resolving high-stakes contentious matters, Ellie Perka is ranked as one of the top construction lawyers in Washington. Her entire practice is devoted to representing clients in the construction industry: public authorities, contractors, developers, and institutions. She has resolved disputes on many of the region’s most notable construction projects including the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project; the 350 million project to replace Seattle’s timber seawall; and the 2 billion Washington State Convention Center expansion project. Her broad client base and extensive experience make Ellie uniquely able to address change order and payment disputes, delay claims, errors, omissions, liens, and a host of other issues unique to the construction industry. When litigation is needed, Ellie is ready. Chambers USA observes that Ellie is “savvy”, with an “excellent command of the industry” and a “star in the courtroom.” In addition to her Chambers USA ranking, he has been selected for The Best Lawyers in America (Construction Litigation, Construction Law, Employment Law) and as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. Thomson Reuters has selected Ellie as a “Washington Super Lawyer” and her high-profile work has attracted national media attention including coverage in the Washington Post, CNN, Bloomberg, and Reuters. She is a frequent presenter on construction law topics and was recently selected to join the prestigious American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Construction Arbitrators. Representative Matters include: Successful defense of contractor in 50 million AAA Arbitration regarding a fatal explosion that occurred during a hospital expansion project and damaged a portion of the work; Panel awarded client the outstanding contract balance, change order claims, plus attorneys’ fees. Representation of contractor in 800 million bid protest appeal at the United States Court of Federal Claims; case included substantial motions practice and highly-contested hearing implicating President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration on the Southern Border, Proclamation 9844. Prevailed in obtaining Court-ordered injunction and negotiated consent decree on behalf of contractor client in a series of high-profile anti-harassment lawsuits in Washington and Oregon, defeating First Amendment claims by opposing party. Obtained a temporary restraining order for joint venture of multinational construction firms terminated for convenience on preconstruction phase of 2 billion GC/CM alternative public works project.
Ellie Perka’s Current Industry Lane Powell
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Perka’s Prior Industry
Path
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Washington State Court Of Appeals
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Calfo Harrigan Leyh And Eakes
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Ahlers Cressman And Sleight
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Construction For Change
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Lane Powell
Shareholder
Fri Jan 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Construction For Change
Board Member
Sun Sep 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Ahlers Cressman And Sleight
Partner
Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Jan 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Calfo Harrigan Leyh And Eakes
Attorney
Mon Jan 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Washington State Court Of Appeals
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joel M. Penoyar
Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Path
Contracts Legal Assistant
Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)