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Andrew

Andrew J. Gabel
Shareholder
Seattle
D 206.223.7026
C 206.499.5238
gabela@lanepowell.com

Andrew Gabel represents design professionals, public and private owners, contractors, product manufacturers and insurers in construction and real estate matters. He serves as a strategic advisor at all stages of the project, and helps clients anticipate and remove roadblocks.   

Andrew has handled complex construction litigation matters involving:

  • Differing site conditions;
  • Delay claims;
  • Alleged design errors; and
  • Insurance coverage.

He also works closely with the Real Estate team at Lane Powell, and frequently counsels clients on lease disputes and boundary lines.

Andrew regularly presents on topics of interest to a variety of industry groups including ACEC, AIA and BOMA.

Experience

  • In re Summary Judgement for Specialty Engineering Firm
    U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
    Successfully obtained complete dismissal on summary judgment of a multimillion dollar negligence and negligent misrepresentation claims against a design consultant by a subcontractor on a public works utility project.
  • Northwest Infrastructure, Inc. v. PCL Construction Services, Inc. v. Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
    Case No. 09-2-12930-4 SEAKing County Superior CourtSeattle, Washington
    Represented Sound Transit in prosecuting fraud and unfair business practices/Consumer Protection Act counterclaims against a subcontractor, and in defending against a multi-million dollar claim for additional compensation by the same subcontractor.
  • Watts Constructors, Inc. v. Winzler & Kelly
    Case No. 13-2-00246-1Kitsap County Superior CourtPort Orchard, Washington
    Defended design professional against claims brought by a general contractor of cost overruns allegedly caused by errors and omissions in design documents.

Professional Experience

Superior Court of Washington, Intern in the Honorable Judge Harold Clarke III (Spokane, Wash.)

California Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 2, Intern (Riverside, Calif.)

United States House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, Internship (Washington, D.C.)

Community Involvement

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Core Curriculum Instructor

Forum on Construction Law, American Bar Association

CityClub, Board Member (2017-Present)

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

Thought Leadership

  • July 15, 2021News
    Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • May 5, 2021Event / CLE
    Strategies and Tactics for Successfully Resolving Construction Claims
    The Municipal Research and Services Center | Virtual
  • April 15, 2021Event / CLE
    Claims Management: Hot Topics and Legislative Updates
    Construction Management Association of America | Virtual
  • December 11, 2020Publication
    Protecting Public Works Projects from COVID-19 Economic Impacts
    The Municipal Research and Services Center
  • December 1, 2020Event / CLE
    Cutting Edge Transportation Issues for Litigation and Transactional Cases
    ProLawCLE | Virtual
  • October 22, 2020Event / CLE
    COVID-19 Related Impacts and Issues Related to Municipal Construction and Procurement
    Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Fall Conference | Virtual
  • July 16, 2020News
    Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • May 19, 2020Event / CLE
    The Owner’s Role: Jobsite Supervision & Safety on Public Works Projects
    Municipal Research and Services Center | Webinar
  • April 14, 2020Event / CLE
    How is COVID-19 Impacting Design Professionals?
    American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington | Webinar
  • June 10, 2019News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • March 8, 2019Publication
    Washington Construction Law Deskbook
    Washington State Bar Association
  • November 14, 2018Event / CLE
    Public Works Contracting and Best Practices
    Municipal Research and Services Center | Webinar
  • September 26, 2018Event / CLE
    Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate
    Building Owners and Managers Association | Seattle
  • June 18, 2018News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 8, 2018Event / CLE
    Construction Law Section Annual Seminar
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • May 4, 2018Event / CLE
    What Every City Attorney Should Know About Managing Construction Risk
    Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys | Whistler, British Columbia
  • January 9, 2018Event / CLE
    Contracts and Risk Management
    American Council of Engineering Companies | Bellevue, Washington
  • September 7, 2017Event / CLE
    Project Risk — From a Construction Law Perspective
    American Public Works Association | Redmond, Washington
  • July 27, 2017News
    Gabel Appointed Board Member for Seattle CityClub
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2017News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 24, 2017Publication
    Appellate Court Vacates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rule Requiring Recreational Drone Owners to Register with the FAA
    Transportation Legal Update
  • March 24, 2017Event / CLE
    Construction Law
    Construction Management Association of America | Bellevue, Washington
  • January 10, 2017Event / CLE
    Contracts and Risk Management
    American Council of Engineering Companies | Bellevue, Washington
  • June 14, 2016Event / CLE
    Managing Risk Through Contracts
    AIA Seattle | Seattle
  • June 1, 2016Event / CLE
    Contracts and Liability Update
    American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington | Bellevue, Washington
  • May 26, 2016Event / CLE
    Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate
    Building Owners and Managers Association | Seattle
  • January 4, 2016News
    Lane Powell Announces Four New Shareholders
    Firm Announcement
  • November 4, 2015Event / CLE
    Professional Liability: Key Issues Facing the Design Industry
    Seminar | Seattle
  • June 12, 2015News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • November 20, 2014Event / CLE
    The Erosion of Privity
    Design Professional Liability | Seattle
  • November 13, 2014Event / CLE
    Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate
    Building Owners and Managers Association | Seattle
  • June 13, 2014News
    Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 14, 2013News
    Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 13, 2012News
    28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ 12 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • August 9, 2011News
    Thirty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors
  • June 20, 2011News
    Twenty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Named As ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors

Practices & Industries

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
  • Transportation

Education

  • Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
    • National Moot Court Team
    • Research Assistant
  • University of California at Riverside, B.A.
    • Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Member
    • Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Member

Admissions

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

Honors

"Washington Rising Star," Thomson Reuters, Construction Litigation: Business (2010-2021)

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