Bryce Sinner counsels clients in the construction industry. He assists with claims, disputes, mediation, arbitration and litigation; drafts, reviews, and negotiates construction contracts; handles bid disputes and protests; assists clients with payment disputes, liens, and bond claims, and has experience with the many complex legal issues that arise in the construction industry.
He brings a wealth of experience in the construction industry to his practice. Bryce majored in Construction Management at the University of Washington and worked for several years in Portland, Oregon for one of the nation's largest general contractors. There, he gained invaluable experience in field supervision, project management, and cost management, giving him a strong understanding of the issues his clients are dealing with.
After graduating from Lewis and Clark Law School, Bryce worked for law firms in Portland and Vancouver that focused on construction law. He then worked as in-house General Counsel for a heavy civil general contractor operating in the Pacific Northwest, where he also served on the company’s Board of Directors and as Corporate Secretary, learning how businesses are run, what drives decision making, and what company leaders expect from their attorneys.
Bryce is Vice Chair of the Executive Committee for the Washington State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section and worked on revisions to the section’s model residential contracts. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Washington Contractors Association since 2010. He also supports opportunities for Southwest Washington youth to engage in science, education, and exploration, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation and the Mount St. Helens Institute.
Bryce enjoys applying his experience and knowledge, thinking through the issues, and helping clients make informed and well-reasoned business decisions, while providing sound legal advice.
Away from work, Bryce enjoys spending time with his wife and their twin girls, coaching their soccer team, and teaching them to ski. He is an avid skier and spends his winters on Mt. Hood or traveling to find new ski destinations.
Admitted to practice:
State of Oregon
State of Washington
Education:
J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School, cum laude, 2009
B.S. (Construction Management), University of Washington, 2003
Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
Clark County Bar Association
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
Construction Law Section Executive Committee
Vice Chair, October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024
At-Large Member, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2023
Past experience:
Stellar J Corporation, General Counsel, 2012-2017
Duggan Schlotfeldt & Welch, P.C., Associate, 2009-2012
Turner Construction Company; Project Engineer, Superintendent, Cost Engineer; 2003-2008
Awards & Recognition:
Accomplished & Under 40, Vancouver Business Journal, 2017
Published Articles & Presentations:
“Eight Steps to Take Now to Prepare for Payment Disputes,” Southwest Washington Contractors Association’s Construction Executive Summit 2022, March 24, 2022
“Is the 90-Day Deadline to Record a Claim of Lien Extended by a Contractor Performing Warranty Work?,” Washington State Bar Association Construction Law Section’s Newsletter, Spring 2021
“Reviewing Construction Contracts,” Southwest Washington Contractors Association’s Construction Executive Summit 2020, February 6, 2020
“Change Orders & Claims,” Southwest Washington Contractors Association’s Construction Executive Summit 2018, February 15, 2018
“Exploring Best Option for Your Business: Buy, Build, or Lease?,” Vancouver Business Journal, co-authored with Kelly Walsh, July 31, 2015
Community Activities:
Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation, Board Member, 2020-Present
Mount St. Helens Institute
Board Chair, 2022
Vice Chair, 2021
Board Member, 2017-Present
Leadership Clark County Class of 2017-2018
Southwest Washington Contractors Association
President, 2016
Vice President, 2015
Board Member, 2010-Present