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Jesse O. Franklin IV

Equity Partner

Legal Assistant

Lisa Werner

Direct

206.268.2503

Mr. Franklin has been recognized annually since 2007 by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in construction law, including construction litigation.

Professional Overview

Mr. Franklin assists private individuals and companies, and public entities with drafting, negotiating and enforcing design, engineering and construction agreements. Through the years, Mr. Franklin has advised on issues involving private homes, vacation properties, warehouses and manufacturing facilities, data centers, an Aker H-3 propulsion assisted semi-submersible oil rig, office buildings and towers, public schools and facilities, and public facilities including bridges and art museums.

In addition to advising clients on design and construction related matters, Mr. Franklin assists with commercial disputes involving breach of contract claims.

Prior to joining Schlemlein Fick & Franklin PLLC, Mr. Franklin practiced law at K&L Gates (f/k/a Preston Gates & Ellis) for 29 years, and prior to K&L Gates, Mr. Franklin was a King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Criminal Division for five years where he spent two years working with the Sexual Assault Unit.

Professional Memberships

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Archdiocesan Review Board
  • Washington Rowing Stewards
  • King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Board President, 2017 - Present
  • Licensed Courts

    Alaska

    Colorado

    Idaho

    Oregon

    Washington State

    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

    U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

  • Education

    Seattle University (Class President), 1983, J.D.

    University of Washington, 1978, B.A.

  • Honors & Awards

    1999 University of Washington Husky Hall of Fame Member

    1977 Varsity Rowing Team (1977 Henley Royal Regatta - Grand Challenge Cup)

    2014 Mentor of the Year Young Lawyers Division - King County Bar Association