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Carney Badley Spellman PS

United States 2026

Overview

Carney Badley Spellman PS is a leading law firm with 11 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Carney Badley Spellman PS has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Commercial Litigation, CleanTech Law, Appellate Practice and Corporate Law.

Carney Badley Spellman PS is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 11 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Carney Badley Spellman PS has 14 rankings in 11 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Practice Areas:
9
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law

Regional

Seattle

Tier
1
Seattle
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Seattle
Construction Law
Tier
1
Seattle
Litigation - Construction
Tier
2
Seattle
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Seattle
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Seattle
Insurance Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law

Regional

Seattle

Tier
1
Seattle
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Seattle
Construction Law
Tier
1
Seattle
Litigation - Construction
Tier
2
Seattle
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Seattle
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Seattle
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Seattle
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Seattle
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Seattle
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
3
Seattle
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
3
Seattle
Tax Law

Practice Areas

Carney Badley Spellman PS has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 11 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • CleanTech Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Carney Badley Spellman PS proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Carney Badley Spellman PS is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Carney Badley Spellman PS has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Carney Badley Spellman PS continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Individual Attorneys, Legal 500 (2026)
Individual Attorneys, Insurance and Construction, Chambers (2024-present)
Individual Attorneys, Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics (2000-present)
Construction Practice Group, Top 50 Construction Firms in the U.S., Construction Executive (2021-present)

Offices & Contacts

Seattle, WA
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