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Geoff

Geoffrey F. Palachuk

Associate

Geoff Palachuk is an experienced litigator and construction dispute resolution strategist. He uses an array of creative problem-solving approaches to counsel owners, lenders, design professionals, and contractors through all phases of dispute resolution, from risk evaluation to mediation or trial.

Geoff previously worked as an insurance defense attorney, where he represented utility and railroad companies. With that experience, he has built a methodical approach to risk spotting and helping clients eliminate or reduce their exposure to liability.

A Pacific Northwest native, Geoff is an avid volunteer in his community. He holds leadership positions in local and national bar associations and frequently authors publications related to construction law.

Professional Experience

Jameson Babbit Stites & Lombard, PLLC

Paine Hamblen, LLP

Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, Summer Clerk

Community Involvement

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Pathfinder (2020)

Washington Bar Association, Construction Law Section

King County Bar Association

Judiciary & Litigation Committee
Young Lawyers Division, Trustee & Treasurer (2017-2019)

American Bar Association

Forum on Construction Law, Diversity Scholar (2020)
Construction Law Section
Young Lawyers Section

Microsoft & Hispanic National Bar Association IP Law Society, Fellow (2014-Present)

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Washington Chapter, Emerging Leader (2014-2018)

Delta Tau Delta, Gamma Rho Chapter, Chapter Advisor (2017-Present)

Catholic Charities of Spokane, Pro Bono Volunteer (2015-2017)

Gonzaga Law School, Moot Court Tournament Judge (2016)

Meals on Wheels, Board of Directors (2014-2016)

Spokane County Sheriff’s Advisory Board (2014-2016)

City of Spokane Ethics Commission (2015)

Thought Leadership

October 5, 2020Publication
3 Key Takeaways From Wash. Spearin Doctrine Ruling
Law360
September 25, 2020Publication
Narrow Appellate Court Ruling Excuses Project Contractor From Quitting Due to Partially Withheld Payments
Construction Legal Update
September 23, 2020Publication
Delay Days for Liquidated Damages May Be Apportioned Where Permitted by Contract
Construction Legal Update
September 16, 2020Publication
Washington Appellate Court Reaffirms Rule That Contractors’ Defense of Deficient Plans or Specifications Must be the Sole Cause of the Breach in Order to Shield Contractors From Liability
Construction Legal Update
August 31, 2020Event / CLE
Engineering Contracts in the New Decade: How Technology & Climate Impose Unpredictable Risks for WA Design Professionals
HalfMoon Education Inc. | Webinar
July 16, 2020News
Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
Awards & Honors
April 3, 2020Publication
Washington State Delays Implementing Amendments to State Building Code from July 1 to November 1
COVID-19 Resource
February 12, 2020News
Poplawski and Palachuk Selected for Leadership Council for Legal Diversity Programs
Awards & Honors
January 10, 2020News
Palachuk Receives Diversity Scholarship for ABA Forum on Construction Law
Awards & Honors
June 17, 2019News
Palachuk Joins Lane Powell Construction Team
Firm Announcement

Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
Construction

Education

Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
- Journal of College and University Law, Article Editor
- Moot Court, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Finalist
- Intellectual Property Law Society, Vice President
- Student Bar Association, Social Chair
- Hispanic Law Students Association, Finance Chair
University of Oregon, B.S., with honors
- Alpha Kappa Delta Honors
- Order of Omega Greek Academic Honors
- Dean’s List
- University of Oregon Centurion Award (Academics, Leadership and Service)
- Outstanding Senior Man (Leadership and Service)
- Kershner Scholar (Academics and Leadership)
- Greek Life, President
- Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, President
- University Student Orientation Staff, University Ambassador
- Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Executive Committee

Admissions

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

Honors

Diversity Scholar, American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law (2020)

“Washington Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Construction Litigation (2017-2020)

Rated AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

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