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Richard J. Padden, of counsel, has been associated with the firm since 1978. Mr. Padden practices in the area of commercial, construction and real estate development law. He is a frequent lecturer on commercial, construction and real estate law and has acted as a guest instructor at the University of Washington and Seattle Community College in construction law. Mr. Padden has authored numerous reports and articles on lien laws, joint venture agreements, real estate development and construction issues, and has worked closely with real estate engineers and consultants on behalf of his construction and real estate development clients. He is a member of the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association. Formerly a full-time litigator with emphasis on commercial and construction related matters, Mr. Padden's practice now focuses on the commercial transactions involving his construction and development clients. In addition, Mr. Padden has extensive experience in working with local, state, and federal agencies, including the Department of Labor & Industries and the U.S. Department of Labor with regard to wage and hour standards, the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises with regard to minority compliance and certification, and many local and county agencies with regard to real estate development and construction related issues. Mr. Padden has handled administrative appeals in the area of minority certification, Davis-Bacon compliance, and OSHA and WISHA violations. | 