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John practices in the firm’s Banking Services, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Employment, Benefits & Labor Groups, and he has a strong transportation law practice. He frequently serves as an arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association.. Recently John served on a panel of arbitrators in a $147 million commercial arbitration case. He has served as lead counsel for a trucking company in settling a wage-and-hour class action involving more than 150 owner-operators who alleged that they were employees.. John’s past experience includes obtaining a several- million dollar federal RICO civil judgment on behalf of a national client. He was also lead counsel in obtaining $2.9 million antitrust judgment in favor of a rural electric cooperative against Washington's largest electric utility.

John Crosetto is a litigator at Garvey Schubert Barer with experience representing clients in disputes over trademarks, trade dress, licensing, trade secrets, domain names, and non-competition agreements. Mr. Crosetto also advises clients, from software and hardware companies, to equipment manufacturers, video game companies, and creative firms on minimizing litigation risk and finding alternative solutions to intellectual property disputes.. Mr. Crosetto was counsel in UtilX Corp. v. Novinium, 2009cv00375 (W.D. Wash.), which involved patent infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition claims, as well as anti-trust counterclaims, related to methods for underground cable rejuvenation by fluid injection. He also acted as counsel in Rosetta Stone, LTD v. Topics Entertainment, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:09cv1128 (E.D. Va.), a trade dress and trademark case in which the parties disputed rights to the color yellow for language learning software packaging. Mr. Crosetto acted as lead counsel in Strategic Marketing Partners, Inc. v. Greenwave LLC and Northwestern Brothers Marketing LLC, No. 10-2-09469 (K.C. Sup. Ct., Wash.), a dispute related to gaming software based on the television series Deadliest Catch.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Crosetto, who has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, taught language, literature, aesthetics, and critical theory in the Department of Germanics at the University of Washington and the University of Colorado.

Joel’s practice focuses on business and commercial transactions, with an emphasis in business formation, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and federal and state securities compliance. Joel provides advice and legal representation to clients, both large and small, in connection with the structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing of a wide variety of business combinations and reorganizations (including mergers, stock sales, share exchanges, and asset sales), financings, and other commercial agreements.

Jane counsels clients on general corporate and transactional matters with an emphasis on mergers for private and public companies, stock and asset sales and purchases, corporate formation, planning and governance, commercial contract drafting and review, licensing, intellectual property advice and protection, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. Prior to joining Graham and Dunn, Jane served as a legal clerk for Recreational Equipment, Inc.

James Nelson is a shareholder at Betts Patterson Mines where he has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years.  He has a diverse complex litigation practice including business, intellectual property, insurance coverage, professional liability, and estate litigation.  Mr. Nelson has represented a wide range of clients that include manufacturers, financial institutions, distributors, retailers, insurers, professionals, and technology companies.  He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho.  Mr. Nelson is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” each year from 2003 to 2013.  He is also a frequent writer and speaker in the legal community.

J. Bowman Neely is a graduate of New York University (B.A., 1995), the Art Institute of Chicago (painting), and the University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2004). During law school, Mr. Neely was the editor-in-chief of the Montana Law Review. He worked as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office. Mr. Neely then clerked for Federal Magistrate Judge Lief B. Erickson. He has studied abroad as a visiting student at Oxford University, and is proficient in French and Spanish. Before law school, he was involved in the arts working for Sotheby’s Auction House in New York and for a private dealer, as well as in the role of an artist exhibiting in New York and Los Angeles. Mr. Neely has experience working on public-private development partnerships, commercial real estate agreements, land use, water rights, and renewable energy matters. He is a member of the bar of Washington.

Irv, the hospitality industry counselors at Sandman Savrann, and the firm's interdisciplinary team members counsel hospitality companies about acquiring, financing, managing, and franchising properties; all aspects of financially distressed hotels, condo hotels, and mixed use projects; developing and protecting technology, brands, e-commerce solutions, and other intellectual property; real estate associated with hotels and resorts; negotiating and drafting system license agreements, management agreements, strategic partnerships, and other relationships; managing employment and diversity matters; and litigating disputes.

In addition to specialized advice in cannabis regulatory and compliance standards, Christopher Lynch is experienced in general corporate matters and routinely provides advice on many aspects of corporate law, from advice with respect to entity structure and formation, corporate governance issues, employment and incentive agreements for key management personnel, mergers and acquisitions, as well as negotiating and developing all forms of corporate documents including license options, purchase and sales agreement, operating and shareholders agreements, and the myriad of inter-business contracts that form the matrix of legal assurances for companies doing business in the highly regulated industry of legal cannabis.Christopher represents emerging and mature companies in many different disciplines of cannabis business, so his clients have the benefit of his experience and knowledge in a broad range of needs and situations. Christopher’s extensive knowledge of local regulations and multijurisdictional capabilities makes him well-positioned to help clients along the West Coast deal effectively and creatively with regulatory and compliance issues. As the cannabis industry expands, transactions become more complex, Chris’s ability to provide appropriate counsel across jurisdictions becomes all the more important for his clients.Christopher approaches each issue brought by his clients with a step-by-step goal-oriented methodology to development of a strong legal foundation for cannabis businesses, which allows him to walk each client through what any cannabis company needs to consider in order to actualize best business practices. What surprises clients most is Christopher’s quick response times and their easy access to him, no matter which office he is working from in any given week.

In 1965 my family founded a manufacturing company in Tukwila and continued to operate it throughout my school years. From that young age, I saw that owning and operating your own business is stressful and requires constant attention, but can also be extremely rewarding.. With family business part of my daily life, it was natural for me to seek a major in business administration. I graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Business Administration focusing on Entrepreneurship and a minor in Political Science.. During the course of my legal education, I realized that businesspersons evolve their practices due to an ever-changing collection of laws and regulations, which can be challenging, and disputes are sometimes inevitable. Having an attorney who understands the inside of a courtroom, as well as the intricacies of owning and managing a business, is a significant advantage.. My daily goal is to be a value-added partner and trusted adviser to my clients. To accomplish this I get to know the inner workings of my clients’ business, their employees, and customers. When an issue arises, I am able to identify the optimal way to achieve a client’s objectives, in light of the stakes involved. Nothing gets me more excited than to see my clients succeed and to know I was able to have a positive impact on their business.. Education. Bar Admissions. Community Engagement. Recent Representative Matters. Reported Cases

If you email through Avvo, please include your contact information so I am able to get back in touch with you.  Alternatively, you can reach us via the contact form on our website, located at  .. A native of the Southeast, Andrew Olmsted was raised in Atlanta, GA and attended the College of Charleston after graduating as salutatorian of his high school class.  While earning a B.S. in Marine Biology, Andrew completed independent studies on Coral Reef Ecology and the Formation of Carbonate Island Chains in the Bahamas.  In addition, he taught oceanography to elementary-aged children and worked for a leading aquaculture facility.  Andrew currently serves as the founder and Chapter President of the Seattle College of Charleston Alumni Association.After graduating from the College of Charleston, Andrew moved to Alaska to work aboard commercial fishing boats in the Bering Sea.  He worked as a subcontractor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where he documented catch efforts while monitoring crews for compliance with maritime laws and regulations.  An illness in the family brought him back to Atlanta, where he managed a division of an environmental consultation firm which focused on water quality issues, shoreline restoration and sedimentation control.  After developing an interest in the litigation behind many of his consultation projects, Andrew took a job at a leading Atlanta law firm before attending law school.Andrew spent his first year of law school at Samford University before transferring to the University of the District of Columbia for its proven commitment to public interest law, equal access to justice and its renowned clinical law program.  While in law school, he worked as a student attorney, successfully representing indigent clients in a wide range of legal issues.  In addition, he served as an editor on his school's law review and worked at the District of Columbia Council, where he drafted and analyzed bills and advised his Councilman on issues facing the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary.  After graduating law school, cum laude, Andrew accepted a judicial clerkship at the Supreme Court of Georgia, where he honed his legal skills digesting legal issues for his Judge and drafting judicial opinions.  After his clerkship, Andrew moved to the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle, where he currently resides.  He is licensed to practice law in Washington State and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.In his free time, Andrew can be found skiing on the slopes of Alpental in the winter or hiking, camping and fly fishing in the areas surrounding Seattle in warmer months.

If you are thinking about starting a new business, I have a business start-up package for one low flat fee. Includes: Business plan/map, Limited Liability Company (LLC) formation (with document binder) and two months follow-up legal advice. Hire an attorney to help plan, form and ultimately guide your new business during the first two months. Don't rely on a mindless computer program or Legal Zoom to produce critical legal documents that will help shape the success of your new business. Please contact me and mention the 'START-UP BUSINESS SUCCESS PACKAGE'.. Website: .

I've been practicing law in the greater Seattle area for over 25 years, assisting businesses and individuals alike with their legal needs. My practice covers all aspects of complex civil litigation, and I have especially enjoyed working on matters involving commercial and residential real estate. This aspect of my practice includes the acquisition and leasing of real property; partnership and entity disputes among co-owners; boundary and development disputes among adjacent landowners; creation and litigation of easements and covenants; landlord/tenant issues; and workouts on problem properties. Clients include individuals and families, many of the malls and property management companies in the Puget Sound region, and several national REITS and institutional owners of industrial property in the SODO, Eastside, and Tukwila neighborhoods, as well as King, Pierce and Kitsap counties.

I work as part of a team of entrepreneurial-minded business lawyers who provide practical advice, transparent flat rates, and quick turnaround times.. We offer transparent flat rates, so you will know upfront what services you will receive and at what price. We remove unnecessary legalese and craft our documents so they are easier to understand. We are accessible; we keep you informed on your matter and respond promptly to your questions and concerns.. We help businesses with all aspects of startup and operation, including business formations, contracting, securities (fundraising), real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and exits.. Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my wife Ash, fly fishing, traveling (particularly to fly fishing destinations), wildlife conservation, golf, snowboarding, and reading.

I take great pride in developing meaningful relationships with my clients. Whether handling due diligence matters related to the acquisition, financing, permitting and construction of a 300,000 sf mixed-use project or organizing the small estate of a couple married for 60 years and counting, I strive to provide every client with practical and effective service.

I represent corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and technology issues.

I provide transactional legal services to entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups.  With more than 10 years of experience as in-house counsel and providing legal and consulting services to private clients, I have a first-hand understanding of the wide range of legal and business challenges that come with starting and running a business.. My practice is focused on helping businesses and corporations protect, grow and thrive, from the initial formation of an enterprise to its operation and evolution.  These services generally include incorporation and formation, contracts and agreements, protecting intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.. Getting the legal aspects right and keeping them in order adds value to a business.. Because legal costs shouldn't be a burden, I operate a virtual practice to minimize my costs and offer reasonable fixed-cost and hourly rates.  I am easily reachable by phone), e-mail (), and am available to meet in person at a convenient location.

I provide individuals and businesses with business legal advice including development and enhancement of business enterprise risk managment and regulatory compliance systems.  Fully online and secure client portal.  Contact me through my website at .

I practice in the areas of commercial & corporate law with an emphasis on intellectual property, entertainment and corporations/limited liability companies. My commercial practice includes licensing, foreign & domestic distribution, trademark and copyright registration, prosecution and litigation. My corporate practice includes selection and formation of new businesses, nonprofits, associations, asset/stock purchases and financing. I have tried, arbitrated & mediated many commercial cases.

I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate
planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment,
and the formation of medical practice groups.

I joined Mullavey, Prout, Grenley & Foe, LLP in May of 2002.  My practice emphasizes all aspects of business transactions, general business and corporation matters, estate planning, and probate. I grew up in New Jersey and received my undergraduate education at Union College, in Schenectady, New York where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and German in 1997. I received my Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 2000.  Following law school I moved to Seattle where I have been practicing ever since.

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I help startups, entrepreneurs, and business owners identify and reach goals. I assist clients with forming and structuring entities, raising capital from investors through equity and debt financings, protecting intellectual property, and drafting contracts to protect the client’s interests. I use the tools and experience I have both as an attorney and entrepreneur to create practical legal strategies for each particular client.. I work as part of a team of entrepreneurial-minded business lawyers who provide practical advice, transparent flat rates, and quick turnaround times.. We use custom technology to decrease costs, increase efficiency, and provide the highest quality legal services at competitive rates. We offer transparent flat rates, so you will know upfront what services you will receive and at what price. We remove unnecessary legalese and craft our documents so they are easier to understand. We are accessible; we keep you informed on your matter and respond promptly to your questions and concerns.. We help businesses with all aspects of startup and operation, including business formations, contracts, intellectual property protection, securities (financing), commercial real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.. Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my wife, two sons, and dog; hanging out outside: hiking, running, backpacking, fly fishing, skiing, BBQing, watching the hops in my backyard grow, and rock climbing. Experimenting with brewing beer; swimming and waterskiing at Lake Chelan; rooting for the Seattle Seahawks; and drinking good coffee and IPAs.

I help clients with a client-centered approach that is rooted in a family tradition of service to others.My grandfather served the U.S. as a Merchant Mariner during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. My grandmother risked her life so that her two children (Jeff's father and uncle) could escape war in Shanghai, China and find a home in San Francisco, California.. As a small business owner for over 40 years in San Francisco, my father made custom electrical boxes and sheet metal products for restaurants, government transportation projects, and builders. My mother helped raise seven kids by making wigs for customers to support her family.. Continuing the deep-rooted tradition of service, I assist small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals with transactional, corporate, compliance, tax planning, intellectual property, real estate, and estate planning issues. I also dedicate my practice to helping business owners, nonprofit boards, and individuals, who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color ("BIPOC"), navigate barriers within the legal system with an ally.. My client-centered approach focuses on listening with empathy, explaining legal concepts to clients, and collaborating with clients and opposing parties to solve problems.. Prior to joining Keller Rohrback LLP, I worked for the IRS's Office of Chief Counsel in New York and later joined the tax practice group at Lane Powell PC. I opened his own law firm, Ling and Liang PLLC in 2010 with my spouse, Helen Ling. I am also an adjunct law professor at Seattle University School of Law where I taught law students on Taxation of Nonprofit Organizations, Taxation of LLCs and Partnerships, and Corporate Taxation.. I am also a community leader where I actively serve as Board Chair of the Asian Counsel and Referral Service, Co-Chair of the Seattle-Chinatown International District, and President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington Student Scholarship Foundation.. Please contact me here to schedule a time to meet:

I have more than 30 years of experience advising, litigating and advocating on behalf of large, mid-range and small companies, including start-ups, as well as corporate executives and other individuals. I am committed to cost effective, results-driven advice and advocacy. I try and help my clients avoid and fix problems before they spin out of control and if they are in disputes, to manage those disputes to the best conclusion. In negotiation and litigation, my approach is to identify each client’s leverage and use it for maximum impact.. Practice Areas. ·       General Business Litigation and Advice. ·        Employment Litigation and Advice. ·        Injunctive Litigation including Non-Competition, Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Claims. ·        Business and Partnership Dissolutions. ·        Complex Tort Litigation. Personal. I grew up on the Connecticut coast in a small town called Madison. My mother gave me a lifelong love of mountains and skiing.  My father was a lawyer on Wall Street and I followed in his footsteps. In 1984, I moved to Seattle. Three National Parks within a day’s drive felt like paradise to me and still does.. I am lucky to be married to a great person and Ruth and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in 2017. We have two grown kids, a son and daughter.. I have a commitment to hunger relief. My involvement with Food Lifeline has informed me on the complexity of poverty and economic insecurity and showed me that people of all political philosophies can come together for common good.. I love to hike and ski, both in the resorts and ski mountaineering.  Most of all, I love what I do. Helping people and businesses by practicing law, most recently for 17 years with my business partner Jeff, continues to be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I do. I’d be honored to help you too.

I have extensive experience representing clients in the areas of real estate, securities, business transactions, tax, and corporate law with an emphasis in general business and real property development. I have worked on complex, mixed-use projects, providing innovative structuring which has resulted in maximal flexibility for financing and liability limitation, while preserving developer control and favorable tax treatment. My real estate projects include residential and commercial development, financing, leasing and condominiums. I have also organized and closed complex business transactions including venture capital, private placement, institutional financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, I have represented international clients in transnational business planning including private and public offerings.