Lindsey M. Pflugrath

Attorney

Lindsey has devoted her career to understanding the legal risks her clients face in the construction industry.  Her clients include owners, owner’s representatives, contractors, international multidisciplinary design firms, and local engineering and architecture firms.  She takes great pride in offering an integrated suite of services to her clients, providing advice on risk management, contract negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as defending her clients from claims.

Lindsey is experienced in all manner of construction and development, including single-family residential, multi-family residential, high-rise, commercial build-outs, public projects and infrastructure.  She is involved in her clients’ projects from inception through completion, and beyond.  She provides advice on project delivery, drafts and negotiates design and construction contracts, assists with negotiating and securing subordination and assignments, and works with project teams to address challenges and opportunities as they arise during the course of construction.

Lindsey’s approach to risk management is informed by her litigation experience.  She has represented owners and construction professionals in all manner of civil litigation at both the federal and state court levels, including claims for design or construction defects, cost overruns or schedule overruns, liens, and claims of personal injury or wrongful death.

Lindsey is passionate about innovation within the industry, and particularly the use of alternative delivery and teaming agreements to improve the processes, efficiency and quality of the work her clients do.  She is a frequent presenter to industry organizations and professionals.  Additionally, she takes an active interest in mentoring and supporting both the construction and legal professions through her volunteer work.

Lindsey’s work has earned her several distinguished titles and roles in notable organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, American Institute of Architects, and the Seattle Architecture Foundation, where she has spent many years as a volunteer and/or board member.

Lindsey’s practice spans Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Arizona, but she is most inspired by the ever-changing urban landscape in Seattle.  She considers it an honor to counsel her clients as they change the way people live, work and travel in the Pacific Northwest.  Lindsey counts her partnership with her clients as the most rewarding aspect of her work, and is continually inspired by the profound impact their work has on our daily lives.