Andrew Gabel represents design professionals, public and private owners, and product manufacturers in construction and real estate matters.
He has handled complex construction litigation matters involving differing site conditions, delay claims, and design claims. He also serves as a strategic advisor at all stages of a project. Outside of the courtroom, Andrew is a prolific speaker on topics covering real estate, construction, dispute resolution, public works projects, and risk management.
Experience
Representative Matters
In re Summary Judgment for Specialty Engineering Firm
Successfully obtained complete dismissal on summary judgment of a multimillion dollar negligence and negligent misrepresentation claims against a design consultant by a subcontractor on a public works utility project.
Northwest Infrastructure, Inc. v. PCL Construction Services, Inc. v. Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
Represented Sound Transit in prosecuting fraud and unfair business practices/Consumer Protection Act counterclaims against a subcontractor, and in defending against a multi-million dollar claim for additional compensation by the same subcontractor.
Watts Constructors, Inc. v. Winzler & Kelly
Defended design professional against claims brought by a general contractor of cost overruns allegedly caused by errors and omissions in design documents.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Construction, 2023-2024
The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, 2024-2025
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Super Lawyers,” Construction Litigation, 2024
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Rising Star,” Construction Litigation: Business, 2010-2021
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, PNW 2024 Annual Construction Conference, Construction Management Association of America, April 19, 2024
Speaker, "Litigating Multi-Parties Disputes Over Pass-Through Claims," Washington State Bar Association, June 2, 2023
Board Memberships & Community Service
Seattle CityClub, Board Member, 2017-Present; Treasurer
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Credentials
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law, (J.D., magna cum laude)
National Moot Court Team
Research Assistant
University of California at Riverside (B.A)
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Member
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Member
Admissions
Oregon
Washington
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit