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Jesse O. Franklin IV

Partner
Seattle
+1.206.370.7817
Fax +1..206.370.6063

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1983, President Student Bar Association
  • B.A., University of Washington, 1978, Economics, Grand Challenge Cup, Henley Royal Regatta, Henley, England 1977 and UW Husky Hall of Fame, Rowing 1999

Admissions

  • Bar of Alaska
  • Bar of Colorado
  • Bar of Idaho
  • Bar of Oregon
  • Bar of Washington
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of Idaho
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Mr. Franklin focuses his practice on construction law consulting and litigation, and general business litigation. Despite his focus on owner representation, principally public entities, private owners and developers; Mr. Franklin has also represented architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction disputes. The disputes have involved data centers, public facilities, commercial buildings, bridges, landslides, docks, underground utilities, condominiums, private homes and an Aker H-3 semi-submersible drilling rig. He has developed and prepared project specific and master form contracts for, and assisted in the negotiations of, hundreds of contracts and agreements between owners, contractors, architects, engineers and consultants for projects located in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia.

Achievements

Washington Law & Politics has identified Mr. Franklin as a “Super Lawyer” from 2005 to 2012, inclusive. Mr. Franklin is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law 2007 through 2012 editions.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Board Member, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
  • Board Trustee, Board of Rowing Stewards, University of Washington
  • Allied Member, American Institute of Architect

Speaking Engagements

  • “18th Annual WA Construction Law Seminar: Issues and Benefits of Building Green,” September 16, 2011, Seattle, WA
  • “7th Annual Construction Defects: Update and Strategies,” December 9, 2010, Seattle, WA
  • “Annual Construction Law Update: The Realities of a Jury's Response to a Condominium Conversion Defect Case, Are There Any?” February 19, 2010, Seattle, WA
  • “Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations,” October 3, 2006 and October 26, 2007, Anchorage, AK
  • “International Arbitration: Managing Cross-Culture Factors,” October 4-5, 2007, San Francisco, CA
  • “Strong Construction Contracts: Your Foundation for Payment,” May 7, 2007, Seattle, WA
  • “Analyzing, Pursuing and Resolving Construction Claims in Washington,” April 20, 2004 and December 16, 2005, Seattle, WA
  • “Tricks, Traps and Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling in Washington,” November 7, 2004, Seattle, WA
  • “Developing, Implementing and Analyzing Construction Scheduling in Washington,” April 29, 2004, Tacoma, WA
  • In the Matter of an Arbitration under the SCMA Rules between Keppel Verolme B.V. and Blackford Dolphin Pte., Ltd., Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration., successful resolution of claims for unpaid variations work and damages for delay.
  • Balaton Condominium, LLC, et al., adv. Balaton Condominium Association, King County Cause No. 07-2-14061-1 (jury trial), successful resolution of construction defect claims asserted by condominium homeowners association against owner/developer following conversion of apartment complex.
  • Tacoma School District No. 10 adv. Eastwood Environmental Inc., Pierce County Cause No. 05-2-14065-3 and 03-2-03699-0, successful resolution through mediation of claims asserted by asbestos abatement subcontractor and general contractor on school remodel project.
  • Cowlitz County PUD adv. Kiewit Pacific Co., U.S. District Court, W.D. Washington, Cause No. 06-cv-05274 RJB, successful resolution through mediation of $14M in claims asserted by general contractor on hydroelectric power generation facility.
  • Commons at Issaquah, Inc. adv. Ross Stores, Inc., King County Cause No. 04-2-13481-1 (bench trial), successful defense of claim for breach of contract lease and recovery of attorneys’ fees.
  • Mukilteo School District No. 6 adv. Wise Miller Architects, PLLC, Cause No. 04-2-06864-7 (bench trial), successful defense of claim for additional compensation asserted by architect on school project.
  • Fort Lewis Communities LLC adv. Arrow Environmental, Pierce County Cause No. 03-2-11879-1, successful resolution of claims asserted by general contractor on military housing project on Ft. Lewis military base following favorable summary judgment.
  • Tacoma School District No. 10 adv. United Pacific Structures, Inc., Pierce County Cause No. 03-2-03699-0, successful resolution through mediation of claims asserted by general contractor on school remodel project following a favorable summary judgment.
  • First Pacific Development, LTD. adv. Fairfield Developments, Inc. & M Hathaway, King County Cause No. 02-2-02959-1 (bench trial), successful defense resolution of claim for $1M asserted by lender against condominium developer.
  • CMA CGM SA \ CMA CGM (America) adv. SSA Terminals, LLC, U.S. District Court, W.D. Washington, Cause No. 02-cv-00978 MJP, successful defense of claim for $24M asserted by operator of commercial ports (complete summary dismissal of claims).
  • Honolua Holdings, Inc. adv. Tom Rosenquist, Civil No. 00-1-0200(3), successful resolution through mediation of claim of breach of contract for purchase and sale of 75 acres in Kapalua, Maui, HI.
  • American Samoa adv. Power Authority McConnell Dowell, Ltd., successful resolution through mediation of $3.5M claim against American Samoa Government by New Zealand electrical contractor on rural power distribution system.
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