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Will is an in-house attorney with Univar, the largest worldwide chemical distribution company, and his practice includes working with/advising leaders in various business units regarding strategic business transactions and commercial agreements.  In addition, Will negotiates and resolves disputes and claims regarding torts, commercial transactions, insurance claims (including historical and excess insurance policies), real estate and environmental issues, and oversees outside counsel when matters involve litigation.  Will is also a committed community volunteer, working with the Greenwood Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Ducks Unlimited, and other nonprofits. A summa cum laude (highest honors) graduate of Seattle University School of Law, Will has authored two law review articles, and Washington Law and Politics magazine has named Will a five-time "Rising Star."

Neal Black is a partner at Phinney Black, where he focuses on advising clients in the software industry and interactive media industry, including designers, creators, and operators of hosted software solutions, embedded software solutions, middleware, platforms, AI solutions, video games, online games, VR games, mobile games, mobile applications, casual and social games, virtual worlds, and other creative and innovative works. Neal also serves investors in early rounds of financing.. Before joining Phinney Black, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Square Enix, a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content. Neal managed the legal affairs of Square Enix’s North American subsidiaries, including UIEvolution, a leading developer of middleware for cross-platform distribution of apps, data, and content. For a two-year period in 2008 and 2009, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Live Gamer (now known as Emergent Payments), a provider of e-commerce solutions for online games, virtual worlds, social networks, and other virtual environments, including publisher-sanctioned marketplaces for virtual items and virtual currencies.. At Phinney Black, Neal works directly with the CEOs, CFOs, and in-house legal departments of established companies, start-ups, and early-round investors. He provides a wide range of services, including senior management over complex legal matters, such as interactive software product releases; negotiation of complex legal relationships with customers, contractors, publishers, developers, vendors, suppliers, and other business partners; negotiation of stock purchase and related investor agreements; and providing business-oriented counseling to executive management teams on a full range of other legal matters. Among other things, Neal understands the laws governing software development, content creation, IP licensing, AI models, user-generated content, privacy and data security, virtual goods, virtual currencies, and ownership of virtual property.. Neal received an undergraduate degree in engineering from Stanford University and his JD from Georgetown University. He has taught intellectual-property and business law courses as an adjunct professor at Seattle University and a part-time lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law, where he lectured on emerging legal issues in video games and virtual worlds.. Neal was born on Adak Island, Alaska, which, in case you didn’t know, is located in the middle of the Bering Sea at the far southwestern tip of the Aleutian Islands. He grew up in Prineville, Oregon, and now lives in the decidedly more urban environment of Kirkland, Washington, where he and his wife, Joanna, raised their two sons. Neal also volunteers in the community as an elected member of the City Council for the City of Kirkland. He was first elected to the Council in 2019 and was re-elected in 2021. And, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association (2018-2023 and 2024-Present) and a former chair of that organization's Public Policy Committee (2014-2019).

My practice focuses on general business with a concentration in corporate finance, venture capital, securities, debtor-creditor issues, executive compensation, and technology licensing. I have experience dealing in franchising, asset securitization, private placement of securities, securities registrations and '34 Act reporting for public companies, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, business formations and shareholder dispute resolution. Prior to entering private practice, I served a two year clerkship with the Honorable John L. Coffey of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. I have also served as an adjunct professor at Seattle University Law School teaching mergers and acquisitions.. Exceptional client service requires equipping clients with the key information necessary to make informed business decisions. Providing clients with the information to make wise business decisions requires understanding the nature of their problems and the factors that impact the range of solutions.  Once these aspects are understood, the best solution often becomes apparent.  I view all client relationships as a twenty year connection, even if the initial matter may only require a few hours of time.  Based upon this philosophy, I take the time to understand the business of each client up front.  Over time, as I and our firm are tasked to handle additional client matters, we get to learn more about our clients and their businesses, which helps us better deliver legal services tailored to their needs.

My practice emphasizes estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Tax planning, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives); probate; real estate and business. The most enjoyable parts of the practice of law for me are the opportunties to get to know the many interesting people I meet, work with them to solve their legal situations and problems and help them plan their personal and business legal matters.
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My firm's mission is "Defining Success Together.". As a forty-year business transactions lawyer, my entire goal is to help my clients achieve successful results in the following areas:. --acquisitions and sales of businesses. --negotiating commercial transactions. --raising equity capital through compliance with state and federal securities laws. --resolving internal corporate disputes without litigation

Managing Partner at Premack Rogers P.C. representing video game industry clients and the digitally creative.

Josh Rostenstein's practice focuses on real estate development and real estate and business transactions.  Typical projects include preparing the formation, disclosure and purchase and sale documents for condominium developments, advising clients about risk management for condominiums and other real estate developments, representing condominium and homeowners associations, negotiating real estate purchases and sales and commercial leases, advising clients on real estate financing, purchases and sales of businesses, forming LLCs and corporations, and drafting CC&Rs, easements and general business agreements.

John L. Comstock graduated cum laude from the University of Washington in 1984 with his major in business administration. While at the UW, John worked as a professional musician and as a licensed real estate agent. Working in real estate provided the environment for John to develop his expertise in construction, property management, and land development. In 1987 he formed Comstock Construction, Inc., and over the next decade completed numerous residential and commercial construction projects. A focus toward the business and legal needs of his construction company led John to pursue a law degree, and he completed his J.D., with honors, from Seattle University School of Law in 2000. In 2001, John joined Chrono-Logic Systems, Inc., a software development company, as in-house legal counsel, and later became CEO of the company. In 2004, John left Chrono-Logic to establish the Comstock Law Firm, with the goal of helping small business owners and operators effectively deal with the pervasive legal, real estate, and contractual issues they face on an ongoing basis. Soon John persuaded his father, Brian L. Comstock, to join the Comstock Law Firm, bringing his extensive legal experience to the mix.  John has also been an owner and manager of a full-service restaurant, bar, and live music establishment. Currently, John is an active member of the King County Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the Bellevue Rotary.

Jeanette Bowers Weaver begins every engagement with a personal meeting to learn a client’s unique goals and obstacles, then crafts legal strategies shaped by decades of experience in corporate, transaction, and contract law. She advises founders and small businesses one-on-one, and when issues are unusually complex she assembles teams that include CPAs, technical professionals, and others to address litigation or transactional challenges. Her practice also includes estate planning and intellectual property matters. Based in the Seattle area, Jeanette assists with mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, employee-law concerns, and a wide range of commercial contracts. Practical, responsive, and collaborative, she is a trusted local business attorney focused on solutions that fit each client’s situation.

I focus on advising closely held business owners and individuals regarding their business planning, shareholder and partner agreements, as well as business and real estate transactions.  I have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder buyouts/dispute resolution, commercial real estate, asset and stock purchases, commercial finance and related transactions, private placements, and executive compensation, as well as in reviewing and drafting complex business agreements.. How I Serve Clients:. I focus on listening to what clients want, and providing cost-effective advice so that clients can make good decisions.   In most instances clients do not want lengthy, expensive memos about their matter; rather they seek information about risks involved so that they can make informed business decisions.. I regularly visit my clients at their workplace, and take the time to learn about their businesses, company objectives, strategies, and opportunities.   By understanding the business objectives of clients, I am better able to provide pro-active advice in light of their business strategy.. I, and our firm, seek to be long-term, trusted legal advisors for our clients.  Fostering long-term relationships is beneficial for clients, as legal spend can be reduced and services and advice can be provided more efficiently.  When a new matter arises, understanding the business objectives of clients enables us to quickly identify possible solutions that will be consistent with these business objectives.

Greetings. I am a shareholder in the firm of Oseran Hahn Spring Straight and Watts P.S. My practice focuses on civil litigation with a concentration in real estate and commercial litigation. I also handle personal injury matters including product liability and wrongful death. I have been a trustee of the East King County Bar Association and have served as chairperson for that Association's Judicial Screening and Evaluation Committee.

Bellevue-based attorney with experience in intellectual property and business law, as well as with complex commercial litigation. Able to perform legal work proficiently in both English and Chinese (Mandarin). Experienced commentator on U.S. service sector metrics and global intellectual property issues, in particular regarding China.

Attorney and experienced businessman with a practice focusing on counseling entrepreneurial and start-up clients with business formation, protecting business and personal assets, managing employee concerns, and identifying proper exit strategies.

As Managing Shareholder and founder of MDK Law, Attorney Mark Kimball has been serving Seattle and Eastside clients for more than thirty five years. His practice is concentrated on corporate and real estate transactions, commercial litigation, business operations, and state, federal, and international tax law, and he is licensed to practice in Washington, New York and Texas, as well as United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme court. Specific tax work includes advising clients on a variety of business operation matters, structuring tax-advantaged transactions, and representing clients before the United States Department of Revenue, the Washington Board of Tax Appeals, and other taxing authorities. Single case tax savings for clients have exceeded $200,000.. In addition to numerous previouus awards, Mark recently received the most selective award accorded to attorneys in the United States by any rating or review process: Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Championship Award, which is limited to less than One Percent of attorneys, and unlike other rating services is based on an average required perfect 5.0 peer reviews by prominent attorneys and judges along with established and verified clients. Mark hired, mentored and trained the firms younger attorneys, three of whom have received “Rising Stars” awards.. Mark serves as a consultant to other lawyers and firms on corporate, LLC, and tax matters, and has been retained as an expert witness for court cases by prominent Seattle firms. Representative expert witness cases have included operational disputes or corporations, limited liability companies; cases in which Mark has testified also include offering expert opinions on law firm governance, with successful outcomes for these parties. Mark assists leading small to large and high-growth companies in a variety of industries including those in the aerospace, computer hardware manufacturing, software creation and development, and the restaurant, liquor, real estate and property management industries. He has also represented political campaign organizations and companies doing business internationally. In addition to his law degree, Mark received a post-doctoral L.L.M. degree in Taxation from the University of Washington, and has completed most academic work toward a Ph.D. in Tax Policy Studies. Clients are local, national and international. Mark’s education and background includes representation in disputes involving international substantive and procedural law.. Mark also earned a second post-doctoral L.L.M. degree in Transnational Commercial Practice, and his International Law and Taxation presence continues to grow. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer, and has served on the faculties of more than 100 legal education, research, and academic conferences in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, including Cuba. Recent conferences include service as a speaker and expert on panels broadcast nationally to attorneys throughout the United States. Recognized by the legal and business communities for outstanding legal services, Mark has received numerous awards and accolades, including Martindale-Hubbell’s highest-available rating (AV Preeminent); a 10.0 rating on Avvo; and recognition in numerous publications including Washington CEO Magazine, Seattle Met magazine, the Seattle Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Mark is also a published legal authority including numerous articles and, as a contributor, a deskbook (two editions) on LLC's published by Thomson Reuters.

As a practicing attorney for more than 30 years with a Masters in Business Administration, Dan’s practice is focused on business law, and assisting businesses throughout their life cycle with transactional and contractual matters as well as helping business owners and individuals with their estate planning needs. Dan’s goal is to provide practical advice to help his clients document business agreements, solve business and legal problems and, most importantly, stay out of the court room.. Dan counsels new business clients on entity choice formation, associated tax ramifications, equity structuring, and how businesses can avoid many potential disputes through buy/sell, shareholder, and other agreements. He also assists companies in succession planning.. As businesses grow, Dan provides counsel on contractual matters such as employment agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, invention and work for hire agreements, and distribution agreements. He has extensive experience with respect to corporate finance, venture capital financing, securities law, employment, and technology licensing, and routinely advises clients on these matters, as well as reviewing, preparing, and negotiating complex agreements. Dan also assists business clients in mergers, acquisitions, and sale of companies and significant assets.. Dan’s clients include small to medium-sized businesses of all types, as well as physicians and professional groups and practices. By understanding client business objectives, Dan is able to help businesses with directed, strategic legal advice designed to serve their needs over the long term.. Dan also helps individual clients prepare for the distribution of their estates. His estate planning practice is focused on helping clients determine the best method for asset distribution considering estate tax laws, administration costs, and other factors.. Away from the office Dan enjoys playing and following golf, talking sports, attending Husky games, discussing with pride and humor the life experiences of his two sons and the children of his clients and friends, visiting with Whitman college friends and, as one who enjoys the “tasting room experience,” visiting wineries.

After more than 25 years in law at the government, small, large and humongous  law firms and being General Counsel for William H. Gates III (at Cascade Investment, LLC), in 2005 I decided to set up my own law firm.  I have had a wonderful legal career and thought there was no better time to become a solo practitioner.  It's been a great decision, as I  found that I do love practicing law - I just did not need the headaches of being a partner in a major law firm or answering to a "boss."  When my clients call, they get me on the phone.  When they need a document, I prepare it.  From my years in Seattle law practice, I know lots of great lawyers, in big firms, little firms and solo practitioners like myself.  So, when my clients need special expertise that I don't have, it's easy to connect them with the right lawyer.