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James C PrichardConstruction & Development Attorney in Portland, OR
Ball Janik LLP
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Contact
Email
jprichard@balljanik.com
Phone
(866) 645-7309
Address
Portland, OR, 97204, US
Professional
About
**James C. Prichard - Partner at Ball Janik LLP** Based in Portland, Oregon, James C. Prichard is a distinguished attorney and co-chair of the construction law practice at Ball Janik LLP. With a robust legal career marked by numerous accolades, including being named one of the Portland Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" in 2015 and consistent recognition in Super Lawyers magazine since 2010, Jim is a trusted advisor in his field. Jim specializes in a comprehensive range of construction law matters, adeptly handling payment and performance disputes, contract drafting and negotiation, and issues related to public projects and government contracts. His expertise is particularly notable in representing property owners embroiled in complex residential and commercial construction defect and property damage disputes. To date, he has successfully recovered nearly $250 million for his clients and has extensive experience in jury trials across Oregon and Washington. In addition to his construction law practice, Jim is well-versed in commercial litigation and advocates for policyholders in insurance matters. He serves as general counsel for a diverse clientele, including developers, commercial property owners and operators, contractors, design professionals, and suppliers. Jim is also expanding his practice to include community association law, providing essential legal counsel to community associations in Oregon and Washington. He expertly manages collections and litigates real estate disputes, construction defects, and insurance coverage issues. Licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California, Jim is committed to delivering exceptional legal services and is available to handle select matters nationwide. With a dedication to client success and a passion for his practice areas, Jim Prichard is an invaluable asset to both his firm and his clients.
Credentials
Education
1999 University of Oregon School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Indiana University-Bloomington Fellowship, Workshop in Political Theory & Policy Analysis 1995 University of Oregon BS - Bachelor of Science 1993 Boston College None
Languages
English | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Forty under 40, Portland Business Journal 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2011 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2015 Community Associations Journal, Washington State Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Nuisance on the Block: Using Your "Noxious and Offensive" Provision to Address Improper Behavior 2014 MC Consultants 2014 West Region Construction Defect Confernce Pacific Northwest Insurance Coverage and Current Trends 2014 West Coast Casualty 2014 Construction Defect Seminar Fun and Frolic in the Four Corners: A Brief Review of the Duty to Defend In Pacific Northwest Construction Defect Cases 2009 MC Consultants 2009 West Region Construction Defect Conference Pacific Northwest Insurance Coverage and Legislative Issues 2009 Construction Law Reprort Enforceability of Limitation of Liability Provisions in Professional Service Contracts
Associations
2015 - Present Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metropolitan Portland Member 2008 - Present Community Associations Institute (CAI) Member, Oregon, Washington & National Chapters 2006 - Present Oregon Washington Community Association Managers (OWCAM) Member 2000 - Present Oregon State Bar, Construction Law Section Member (Former Executive Committee Member) 2000 - Present Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section Member
Speaking
2015 Full Spectrum Residential Training Curriculum Insurance Coverage for Multi-Family Managers 2015 Ball Janik LLP Educational Series Insurance Coverage Issues for Utah Community Managers 2015 Ball Janik Educational Series Coffee Q&A (Oregon Community Association Law) 2015 Advise & Consult Annual Construction Defect and Dispute Resolution Conference Top 10 Insurance Coverage Issues Affecting Construction Defect Claims 2014 West Coast Casualty 2014 Construction Defect Seminar Fun With the Four Corners: the Duty to Defend in Oregon and Washington
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Updated: May 26, 2026