Lawrence Ballis Linville

Lawrence Ballis Linville

Linville Law Firm PLLC β€’ Seattle, WA
Contracts AgreementsPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 540-6298
Address
4025 Delridge Way SW Suite 540, Seattle, WA, 98106, US

Professional

About

Each client is different. However, the one thing that all clients have in common is they don't want to be a "client". No one wants to be a client any more than they want to be a patient. None of us ask for legal headaches any more than we ask for medical aches and pains. Most companies, and the people who manage the companies, are on the short side of time and money. Running a business takes most of their waking moments. Any remaining time is quickly absorbed with family and personal schedules. I was born in Seattle in 1945 and never left. It's a super place to live, work, and raise a family. I received both my B.A. (1968) and law degree (1975) from the University of Washington. Since then I have represented contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers. My work involves getting my clients paid for their work, and helping them with business transactions and contracts. When somebody asks me to give them some help, it's usually because they've already been stressing over the problem for a while and have arrived at the painful conclusion that the problem either won't go away by itself or they can't solve the problem by themselves. They're apprehensive about now having to pay somebody else to help them to a resolution. Every client and every matter is different. But the common thread weaving through all of them is that the client wants to get to a resolution as soon and as economically as possible.

About Contracts Agreements Law

Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.

Credentials

Education
1975 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1968 University of Washington Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2022 Construction Lien Law Course Book Preliminary Notices, Liens, Foreclosures, Retainage and Payment Bonds 2022 Contruction Contracts Law Course Book Dispute Resolution, Liens, Warranties, Change Orders, Correction of Work, Building Codes 2022 Building Industry Association of Washington Course Book Dealing with a Difficult Customer 2022 PLS Law Course Book Subcontracting in Washington State 2019 PLS Law Course Book for Suppliers Liens, Public Works, Uniform Commercial Code, Bond Claims, Credit Applications
Associations
1975 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 1975 - Present National Association of Homebuilders Member 1975 - Present Building Industry Association of Washington Member
Speaking
2007 Master Builder Association Pacific Northwest Trade Show The Laws and Practicalities of Change Orders 2007 Associated Builders and Contractors Dealing with a Difficult Customer 2006 Washington State Ground Water Association Contracts/Small Claims Court 2006 Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau Bidding Mistakes on Public Works Projects 1997 Labor & Industries Managing the Difficult Customer - Vancouver
Updated: Mar 08, 2026