A Washington-based drywall services company with more than 20 years in business has filed for bankruptcy. Founded by Jose A. Carrillo, the company has provided drywall services throughout the Puget Sound area.
The Washington-based company is hoping to reorganize its business while continuing to operate during the bankruptcy proceedings. As of now, several first-day motions have been submitted in the bankruptcy court.
J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
According to Pacer, J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC submitted its petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. The drywall service provider filed for a voluntary Chapter 11 process on December 10.
Attorney Faye C Rasch from Wenokur Riordan PLLC is legally representing J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC in the proceedings. Judge Christopher M Alston is offering expert supervision in the case.
Company Background
Jose A. Carrillo entered the drywall industry in 2001 after relocating from Mexico to Seattle. Over time, he gained experience in hanging drywall and bidding on custom homes, TI’s, townhouses, and smaller drywall projects.
In 2011, Carrillo Construction widened its scope to multi-family projects by taking up some of the state’s biggest projects in this vertical. Since then, the company has expanded to hundreds of full-time employees and works with general contractors, developers, and architects across the region.
The three main services offered by J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC include complete drywall services, new construction drywall, and metal stud framing.
Notable projects include Meyden Bellevue, Lux, Kinect Broadway, Aegis Mercer Island, Merrill Gardens Burien, and Triton Court.
What Has Happened So Far
Attorney Ryan S Moore submitted a Notice of Appearance while representing the United States Trustee on December 10. Here are more details on the latest Chapter 11 case:
- Filing Date: December 10, 2025
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 2:25-bk-13492
- Reason for Filing: Growing financial strain calls for court supervision
Attorney Faye C Rasch, on behalf of J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC, submitted an application requesting the payment of wages and salaries. A hearing date for the same is set for December 11 at 10:00 AM at Judge Alston’s Courtroom 7206, U.S. Courthouse. The response is due by December 11, the data by Pacer adds.
J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC then submitted a motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b). The bankruptcy court will have a hearing related to this on December 11 at 10:00 AM at Judge Alston’s Courtroom 7206, U.S. Courthouse. The response is due by December 11, as per the filing.
After this, Attorney Faye C Rasch submitted an Ex Parte Motion to reduce the time for emergency first-day motions. J.A. Carrillo Construction, LLC, also filed a Declaration in support of these motions. The attorney then submitted the emergency notice regarding the hearing of first-day motions.
J.A. Carrillo Construction moves a step ahead in its attempt to stabilize the drywall services business and continue ongoing projects.
