John C. McCullough

Jack focuses his practice on land use and real estate development issues throughout the Pacific Northwest. His projects include many of the most visible and recognizable landmarks in the Puget Sound area. He focuses on the needs of capital investors in the entitlement and development process. In his career, he has represented the majority of the office, multifamily, mixed-use, hotel, retail and industrial developers in the region.

Jack is well-known as one of the most prominent land use attorneys in the region and has been recognized for decades by Best Lawyers, Chambers and Super Lawyers for his work. He built his practice by dedicating himself to one formula: for his clients, create more value than they pay for. His deep industry knowledge and connections enable him to stay a step ahead of the changing rules that govern developers and urban planners.

Jack has practiced land use in this region for over 40 years. He is active in community service, including serving as Chair of the Downtown Seattle Association, the founder of Seattle for Everyone and chair of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the United Negro College Fund.

Seattle Times Profile: “Power Broker & Deal Maker,” Oct 8, 2015

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Headquarters (Seattle)
• Expedia World Headquarters (Seattle)
• Redevelopment of Simon’s Northgate Mall (2 million sf mixed use) (Seattle)
• Approval of proposed NBA Seattle Arena (Seattle)
• The Bravern (2 million sf mixed use development) (Bellevue)
• Elliott Bay Connections ($50 million+ philanthropic enhancement of Seattle waterfront)
• Seattle Children's Hospital campuses in Seattle and Renton
• Longacres Redevelopment (3500 units, hotel, office and Seattle Sounders headquarters) (Renton)
• Seattle Storm WNBA Center for Basketball Performance

• Harvard College, A.B. 1978, magna cum laude
• Harvard Law School, J.D. 1982, cum laude  
  • Commencement Orator

• Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
• U.S. Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit)