Grant Degginger’s practice combines three decades of solving complex contract, construction and environmental disputes with his experience in federal, state, and local governments to produce successful results for clients.
Grant tailors strategy and tactics aimed at delivering winning results in whatever the chosen forum—city hall, the courthouse, or the state house. He guided the City of Bellevue for more than 12 years as a member of the City Council, spending four of those years serving as Mayor of Bellevue.
Experience
Representative Matters
- City of Port Angeles v. United States of America
Represented the city in obtaining compensation for damage to city's surface water quality from the removal of hydroelectric on the Elwha River - McClintic v. Lithia Motors, Inc.,
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action - Amaker v. King County et. al.
Representation of county and medical research institute
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
American Council of Engineering Companies Legal Counsel Forum
King County Bar Foundation
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2013-2025; Environmental Law, 2015-2025
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Super Lawyer,” Government Relations, 2020-2024
The Municipal League of King County, "Public Official of the Year," 2012
"Place Making Award for Leadership," The Bellevue Downtown Association, 2011
Speaking Engagements
“Cascade Water Alliance: Looking Back, Looking Forward,” Cascade Water Alliance, June 27, 2024
Board Memberships & Community Service
Seattle Sports Commission, Past Chair, Board of Directors
City of Bellevue, Washington, Mayor, 2006-2010; Council Member, 1999-2011
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, 2012-2016; Chair, 2014-2015
Cascade Water Alliance, 2001-2011; Board of Trustees; Chair, 2002-2007
King County Transit Task Force, 2010-2011
King County Growth Management Planning Council, 2001-2009
Puget Sound Regional Council, 2001-2011
Credentials
Education
Seattle University (J.D. 1985)
Law Review
University of Washington (B.A., cum laude, 1977)
Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
Washington
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Colville Confederated Tribes Tribal Court