Marcus Eyth
Partner
Marcus chairs the firm's construction and government contracts group. He advises and represents project owners, designers, and contractors on all aspects of private and public construction and supply contracting. He drafts and negotiates construction and design contracts, assists clients with day-to-day project issues and dispute resolution, including mediation, domestic and international arbitration (including ICC) and litigation.
Marcus has prosecuted and defended a range of multimillion-dollar complex construction disputes including contractor terminations, differing site conditions claims, delay and acceleration claims, design and construction defect claims and construction lien foreclosures. He counsels clients on procurement issues, including contract reviews, bid protests, navigating the FARs and local regulations unique to public contracting, and prepares and prosecutes requests for equitable adjustment and claims.
Contract Drafting and Project Counseling
Construction Litigation
Government Contracts
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2012
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Oregon, 2009
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District of Columbia, 2001
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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, 2011
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U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2008
Education
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LL.M., International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University Law Center, 2002, with distinction
- Focus on International Construction Law and International Arbitration
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J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2001, cum laude
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B.A., Psychology, German, University of Vermont, 1996
Languages
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German
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Vice President of Board, 2010-2013; President of Board, 2013-2018, Chair of Building Committee and Legal Counsel, 2018-2023 – German International School (Portland, Ore.)
- United States Professional Tennis Association, Elite Professional, 1996-2002, 2009-present
- Tennis Instructor and Men's Tennis Coach, Gonzaga University, 1998-2001; Pacific University, 2011-2014
- American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Industry
- Association of General Contractors (AGC), Member of Legal Operating Committee, Oregon Columbia Chapter
Professional Recognition
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- Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Construction Law by Best Lawyers, 2018-present
Background
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- Associate, Construction and Government Contract Practices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Washington, D.C., 2003-2008
- Staff Attorney, Claims Resolution Tribunal, Zurich, Switzerland, 2002-2003