Robert Marconi focuses on construction law and litigation, with extensive experience in public and private contracts, bid disputes, and claim and dispute resolution. He has handled complex construction-related issues across the Western United States, including multi-million-dollar claims involving both public and private owners.
Robert has successfully defended high-value bids, including a $130 million bid and a $200 million bid on major public projects, where he resolved bid protests for his clients. He emphasizes mediation and alternative dispute resolution as effective methods for resolving construction disputes, but also has the experience to pursue litigation when necessary.
He is active in the construction industry, serving on the board of the AGC of Washington’s Education Foundation and engaging with trade associations such as AGC of Washington and NUCA of Washington.
Robert’s goal is to provide efficient, effective solutions to construction disputes, and he works closely with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Education & Credentials
Education
Syracuse University
B.A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Madrid, Spain- magna cum laude
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.Bar Admission
Prominent Assignments
- Secured a favorable jury verdict in King County, leading to a multi-million-dollar settlement before the appeal process.
- Won a $3+ million jury verdict in a construction-related trial in King County.
- Mediated a successful claim for a general contractor against a public utility, resulting in a $4.2 million recovery.
- Negotiated a claim for a general contractor against a county and architect, securing $3.5 million in recovery.
- Achieved a $500,000+ arbitration award for a client, including the recovery of full attorneys' fees and costs.
- Represented a general contractor in a bench trial in Snohomish County, securing a six-figure judgment in a value engineering dispute with a city.
- Defended a general contractor in a jury trial in Pierce County against a wrongful termination claim, securing a complete verdict in their favor.
- Successfully represented numerous contractors in bid protests and disputes, resulting in over $500 million in work awarded across local, state, and federal projects.
- Led the prosecution of over 25 felony jury trials, including high-stakes murder cases, as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in King County.