Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

Tyler D. Kerr

WSBA No. *****

**** * **** ** *** qq-01 Tacoma, WA 98407

********@*****.*** 206-***-****

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Phillips Burgess, PLLC., Tacoma, WA

Senior Associate, January 2022 – July 2022

Managed individual case load with minimal partner oversight. Conducted all pre-trial phases of litigation process in matters involving construction defect, AIA construction contracts, liens, real property, boundary and purchase and sale agreements, land use disputes, bad faith insurance claims, and homeowners’ association matters, among others. Coordinated all aspects of litigation with clients, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses. Frequently helped achieve positive client outcomes through settlement negotiations. Levy von Beck Comstock, P.S., Seattle, WA

Associate, 2019 – 2021

Assisted with all pre-trial phases of litigation process in matters involving construction defect, liens, real property, boundary disputes, insurance coverage, and homeowners’ association matters, among others. Authored motions and supporting memoranda at both trial court and appellate levels. Evaluated merits of client appeals and drafted appellate briefs. Took and defended depositions. Handled mediations and managed individual caseloads. Successfully argued numerous dispositive motions. Coordinated all aspects of litigation with clients, witnesses, and experts. Frequently achieved positive client outcomes through settlement negotiations. Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, PLLC, Seattle, WA

Associate, 2017 – 2019

Assisted with all pre-trial phases of litigation process in matters including construction defect and lien, real property and boundary disputes, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and construction site injury claims, among others. Authored motions and supporting memoranda at both trial court and appellate levels. Evaluated merits of client appeals and draft appellate briefs. Took and defended depositions of lay and expert witnesses. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, Seattle, WA

Associate, 2016 - 2017

Assisted with all initial phases of litigation process in matters involving insurance coverage, construction defect and lien, environmental law compliance, personal injury, homeowner’s associations, real estate, and contract disputes among others. Drafted demand letters, tenders of defense and indemnification, discovery requests and answers, and evaluations of claims. Author motions and supporting documents both dispositive and otherwise. Interviewed clients, witnesses, and experts. Composed memoranda concerning complex issues of law to inform litigation strategy.

Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, Division II, Tacoma, WA Law Clerk to the Honorable Jill Johanson, 2014 - 2016 Evaluated legal argument presented through appellate briefing and extensive review of trial record. Authored pre-hearing memoranda detailing pertinent facts, analyzing legal issues, and recommending outcome for oral argument and non-oral argument cases. Drafted opinions according to court’s desired resolution. Collaborated with Judge Johanson to produce final opinions, incorporating panel edits as appropriate and ensuring that the opinion is accurate, complete, and polished. Composed orders and recommend panel’s response to pre and post- decision motions.

EDUCATION

Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA

J.D., Cum Laude, 2013

Class Rank: 36/158

Associate Editor – Gonzaga Journal of International Law

CALI Award for Excellence – Transactional Skills

Awarded Merit Scholarship – Academics

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

B.A., History, 2007

Dean’s List – 5 quarters

President Elect, Theta Chi Fraternity

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Grayhawk Construction Company, Bothell, WA

Crew Foreman, 2007 - 2010

Estimated project costs and created bids for submission to general contractors

Supervised commercial demolition projects to ensure quality and timely completion of work

Honed interpersonal skills by managing personnel matters and operations of demolition crews VOLUNTEER WORK

Pierce County Young Lawyers

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