Jennifer M. Beyerlein

Attorney | Seattle | 206.223.7065 | beyerleinj@lanepowell.com

Areas of Practice

Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein concentrates her practice on construction litigation and professional malpractice defense.

Professional Experience

• Summer Associate, Lane Powell, Seattle, Washington (2003)
• Legal Intern, Washtenaw County Public Defender, Ann Arbor, Michigan (2002)

Admitted to Practice

• Washington
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Academics

• University of Michigan Law School, cum laude (J.D., 2004)
  • University of Michigan Child Advocacy Law Clinic, Winter 2003
• Stanford University (B.A., 2001)
  • Member, Women’s Track and Field Team

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

• Construction and Environmental
• Litigation
• Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team
• Real Estate Litigation
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Summer Associate/Recruiting Committee

Representative Matters and Clients

• Successfully defended and obtained summary judgment dismissal of defamation action brought in federal court against an engineer and engineering firm relating to an expert opinion, including successfully arguing appeal in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Integral member of team defending premier Northwest architecture and engineering firms on $8 million malpractice claim
• Successfully defended a Northwest architecture firm in a $5 million malpractice claim
• Integral member of team defending a large manufacturing owner in a contract dispute over payment and defective workmanship in the construction of a new facility and corporate headquarters
• Successfully defended local subcontractors and contractors in personal injury claims brought by workers and third parties
• Defended numerous Washington law firms and attorneys in legal malpractice claims
• Successfully defended property owners against invalid contractors’ liens
• Assist in evaluating potential legal risks, insurance considerations, and contractual solutions surrounding green construction

Speaking Engagements

• Panel expert, “Green Building in Puget Sound: Can Everything Old be Green?” Environmental and Sustainability series, Seattle City Club co-sponsored by AIA Seattle, October 15, 2009
• “Its Not Easy Being LEED®: Challenges Facing Green Construction, Potential Pitfalls and Contractional Solutions to LEED® Certification”, Lane Powell Seminar, October 23, 2007

Awards and Honors

• Named as a “Rising Star,” Washington Law & Politics (2009-2010)
• Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association (2006)

Professional and Community Activities

• LEED® Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
• Member, U.S. Green Building Council
• Member, Cascadia Regional Green Building Council
• Secretary and Board Member of non-profit EarthShare Washington
• Pro Bono Legal Representative for Court Appointed Special Advocates