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Carney Badley Spellman PS is a leading law firm with 17 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 14 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: M&A, Construction, Appellate, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, CleanTech, First Amendment Law, 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.
Rankings
National
Tier
2
National Ranking
Construction LawTier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - ConstructionTier
3
National Ranking
Tax LawRegional
Seattle
Tier
1
Seattle
Appellate PracticeTier
1
Seattle
Construction LawTier
1
Seattle
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Seattle
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
2
Seattle
Corporate LawTier
2
Seattle
Insurance LawRankings
National
Tier
2
National Ranking
Construction LawTier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - ConstructionTier
3
National Ranking
Tax LawRegional
Seattle
Tier
1
Seattle
Appellate PracticeTier
1
Seattle
Construction LawTier
1
Seattle
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Seattle
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
2
Seattle
Corporate LawTier
2
Seattle
Insurance LawTier
2
Seattle
Real Estate LawTier
3
Seattle
Commercial LitigationTier
3
Seattle
Criminal Defense: General PracticeTier
3
Seattle
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
3
Seattle
Tax LawPractice 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
- Labor and Employment
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Carney Badley Spellman PS proudly has 14 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 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.
Firm News
October 26, 2026
Carney Badley Spellman Represents Represents Corwin Health Physics in Sale to One Physics
October 5, 2026
Thurston County Superior Court Rules Senate Bill 5974 Unconstitutional
August 13, 2026
Carney Badley Spellman Represents Seattle Galvanizing Company in Sale to AZZ Inc.
February 23, 2026
Carney Badley Spellman Represents Code Metal in $125 Million Series B Financing
January 23, 2026
Carney Badley Spellman Advises Harper Engineering Company on $250 Million Sale to Loar Group
January 21, 2026
Carney Badley Spellman Counsels Uniserve in Acquisition by Two Roads Partners
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
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600
Seattle, WA 98104
United States