Brian Nadler largely focuses his practice on appeals
and dispositive motion practice in state and federal court.
Professional Overview
Brian's practice also involves assisting trial counsel in reviewing appellate strategy and preserving issues for appeal. He has experience briefing cases on a wide range of issues, working to interpret technical legal issues for a more generalist audience of judges. Brian has briefed cases in the state and federal courts of appeals.
Brian has experience litigating in many subject areas, including construction, environmental, business, contract, and tort law. He has filed amicus briefs in the Washington Division 1 Court of Appeals on behalf of several nationally organized trade associations.
Brian previously clerked for the Honorable Thomas O. Rice of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. While in law school, Brian was the Editor-in-Chief of the Gonzaga Law Review and worked at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. As an undergraduate, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College.
Brian worked for three years at Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. in Bellingham, Washington on port district, environmental, and litigation matters before coming to the firm. Mr. Nadler is originally from Davis, California. He swam competitively for 14 years, including collegiate competition.
Representative Experience
Appellate Cases
- Port of Anacortes v. Frontier Industries, 9 Wn. App. 2d 885, 447 P.3d 215 (Div. 1 2019): successfully defended a challenge to what constitutes a hazardous substance under the Model Toxics Control Act.
- Pellco v. Cornerstone General Contractors, 2021 WL 4523088 (Div. 1 2021) (unpublished): drafted an amicus brief on behalf of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington, National Electrical Contractors Association, Sheet Metal Air Conditioning National Association, Northwest Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, National Utility Contractors Association of Washington, and Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors.
- Hemmen v. Cho, 2023 WL 195346 (Div. 1 2023) (unpublished): secured reversal of the trial court's determination that a gate interfered with easement rights and affirmed dismissal of the plaintiff's prescriptive easement claims.
- King County v. Walsh Construction Co., 27 Wn. App. 2d 156, 532 P.3d 182 (Div. 1 2023): drafted an amicus brief on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of Washington and National Utility Contractors Association of Washington.
- American Bridge Co. v. Clark/Lewis et al., No. 85808-4-I (Div. 1 2023): drafted an amicus brief opposing discretionary review on behalf of Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington.
- C.A. Carey Corporation v. City of Snoqualmie, 29 Wn. App. 2d 890, 547 P.3d 247 (Div. 1 2024): drafted briefing on Washington contractor law.
Publications
- Brian C. Nadler, Jurisprudential Juxtapositions: Resolving Establishment Clause Issues After Town of Greece, N.Y. v. Galloway, 50 Gonz. L. Rev. 75 (2015).
- Editor, Washington Construction Law Deskbook (2024): Chapter 11, Construction and Other Involuntary Liens.
- Editor, Washington Construction Law Deskbook (2024): Chapter 15, Damages.
Outside the Office
In his free time, Brian enjoys rooting for the Sacramento Kings, spending time outdoors with his wife and son, and raising their two Australian Shepherds, Bran & Sierra.
From the Blog
Recent Insights
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“Because of Sex”: Supreme Court Finds Title VII Protects Gay and Transgender Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court held that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers are protected from discrimination in the workplace.
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A Murky Solution: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Application of the Clean Water Act
The Supreme Court's recent application of the Clean Water Act.