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With a Seattle presence, Kevin is a well-known franchise and trademark lawyer. He advises clients on a full range of legal issues including business and deal structures; branding, protecting, licensing, advertising, selling and distributing products, services, technologies and intellectual properties; eCommerce, Cyberspace and computer law; financing; start-up franchises; mergers and acquisitions; real estate, and bringing franchises into the U.S. or to international markets.. Kevin represents numerous traditional businesses as their FRANCHISE ATTORNEY, from startups to multi-national companies, through all stages of growth. He is recognized as one of Seattle's leading LICENSING & TECHNOLOGY lawyers. Kevin is a highly respected FRANCHISE AND DISTRIBUTION lawyer, working with franchises throughout the U.S. and in most countries around the world. He has a large domestic and international TRADEMARK AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY practice with thousands of successful registrations and enforcements.. Kevin serves as Chair of our Business Practice Group. He also heads our Franchise & Distribution, Trademarks and Intellectual Property, and Licensing & Technology Teams. Kevin's practice emphasizes being a RESPONSIVE PROBLEM SOLVER and TRUSTED ADVISOR with a positive attitude. He is a deal maker who understands business realities and technologies. Present a complex problem and goal to Kevin and he will provide the options and devise the strategy and proper vehicle for your solution in Humanese Over Legalese.™

Whether working hands-on with clients, or spearheading a novel legal matter, Elijah is dedicated to crafting meaningful and lasting legal solutions for his Seattle-area clients. He provides a wide range of legal services, including intellectual property, corporate, employment, contract and litigation services.. Over the years he has learned that the law cannot be practiced in a vacuum. Effective legal assistance requires an understanding of each client’s unique business and personal realities. In addition to representing clients with their personal matters, he has successfully assisted with matters including trademark and copyright registrations, cease and desist letters and infringement, civil litigation, settlement negotiations, licensing agreements, terms of service, trade secrets, and work within the entertainment industry.. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate in 2013, he was honored to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree in Intellectual Property and Policy Law from The University of Washington School of Law. Additionally he has been privileged to work with non-profits on matters including entertainment law, environmental protection, and international infrastructure projects.

Talis Abolins is a lifelong Washingtonian with over 30 years of experience as an attorney in the Evergreen State. His family hails from Puyallup/Summer Valley.. Talis graduated with his B.A. from the University of Washington (the third of four generations of Husky grads!) and earned his law degree at Seattle University School of Law. A guiding principle in Talis’ personal and professional life has been the pursuit of justice for those harmed by neglect or the abuse of power by corporations, the government, or individuals.. In addition to wrongful death and personal injury matters, Talis represents families across the nation in high profile wrongful death lawsuits against those who profit from adulterated supplements like kratom. He also represents those who have been poisoned by defective metal on metal hip products like those manufactured by Zimmer Biomet and Johnson & Johnson.. Talis began his legal career in the Washington State Attorney General’s office and served as Assistant Attorney General for the State for 14 years. As an AAG, Talis’ work included authoring multiple briefs involving civil rights before the United States Supreme Court, including a successful petition for certiorari and an amicus brief that was joined by 16 other states.. Over the years, Talis has successfully helped many Washington families find peace after tragedy. He represents survivors struggling with the wrongful death of a loved one, and he works tirelessly to get his personal injury clients the highest amount of compensation possible. In their spare time, Talis and Marla enjoy time with family, and adventuring on the mountains and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Sean Griffee helps business owners grow their companies and real estate investors and developers execute their plans.. His corporate practice covers the entire lifespan of a company – from entity formation, through operation and management, and ultimately sale, merger or other disposition of the business.. Sean’s commercial real estate practice centers on financing, development, and sale of projects throughout the Northwest including multifamily, industrial, office, and retail properties.. He also works closely with the firm's estate planners on tax planning and business succession strategies for families with significant business and real estate interests.

RoseMary serves as general counsel to wealthy individuals, their families, and their businesses. She works closely with clients to design and implement sophisticated strategies integral to family wealth planning. High-net-worth individuals, including real estate developers, entrepreneurs, business owners, principals of private equity and venture capital firms and executives of privately-held and public companies, turn to her for advice and counsel in all aspects of wealth transfer strategies, income and transfer tax planning, philanthropy, and business succession.. She also assists families with probate and trust administration. In addition to her trust and estate work, RoseMary advises not-for-profit organizations on a variety of issues, including obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) status. She has been listed as Lawyer of the Year for Nonprofit/Charites Law and Trust and Estates by Best Lawyers, and is ranked in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide.

Robert Over’s practice is focused on real estate and securities, where he specializes in business entity formation and acquisitions, governance issues, private placements and related tax planning matters. Mr. Over also has had substantial litigation experience involving commercial contracts, business transactions and complex antitrust matters. Mr. Over started his legal career in the antitrust group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, D.C. Before practicing law, he was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.

Robbie counsels individuals, families and businesses on matters involving income, estate and gift tax planning. He represents many businesses in transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and organization strategies. Robbie also handles probate and trust matters and designs estate plans for clients of all financial means. His tax background cements his relationship with clients for both business and estate planning purposes.

Rob Roy Smith advises Indian tribal clients and those doing business in Indian Country on all aspects of federal law, including economic development, natural and cultural resource protection, taxation, tribal sovereignty and gaming. His work with tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest, Southwest and Oklahoma gives him unique understanding of the laws, regulations and relationships that affect tribal economic development.

Quentin combines laser-focused attention to client goals with his outstanding courtroom talent. By doing this, he is able to achieve significant success in resolving disputes for his clients.

Priya Sinha Cloutier focuses her practice on the procurement and enforcement of domestic and international patents, trademarks and copyrights. Her experience includes various technical areas such as aerospace, hybrid and electrical engines, architecture and construction, medical devices, agriculture, food, and energy systems.. Priya devotes much of her time to managing and coordinating global patent portfolios of various clients, both domestic and international companies, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She also counsels clients in avoiding infringement of patents of others and frequently opines with regard to the infringement and/or validity of individual patents, or advises as to a strategy for avoiding the patent portfolios of others. In addition, she is certified by the National Association of Patent Practitioners and currently serves as chair of the association’s Government Affairs Committee.

Paul is a member of our firm’s Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate Groups. On a day-to-day basis, he provides the advice and services clients need to achieve their business goals. Paul’s focus is on business formations, business and real estate acquisitions and financings, and other commercial transactions. He represents both start-up businesses and established companies. Paul has considerable experience representing technology companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and marketing agreements. Paul is also experienced in the purchase and sale of dental and other professional practices.

Paul Fogarty has been a trial lawyer since 1990. He has tried jury and non-jury cases in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon and Texas. Mr. Fogarty's practice focuses on commercial litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation, professional negligence and substantial personal injury cases, including wrongful death and sexual abuse cases. Mr. Fogarty also assists clients located in Australia, Canada, China, Germany and Singapore who do business in the United States and assists clients located in the United States with their business relationships in Australia, which is where Mr. Fogarty grew up.. Before founding Fogarty Law Group PLLC, Mr. Fogarty's prior law firm affiliations include practicing in the Seattle offices of Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP (now K&L Gates) and Williams, Kastner & Gibbs LLP and in the Houston office of the international law firm, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.

Over the last 17 years, my law practice has developed to serve clients active in real estate, hospitality and business. Having worked closely with business owners and general counsel over many years, I understand our clients need to make prompt and well informed business decisions based on trust and confidence in my analysis of the pertinent issues. I use my market knowledge, communication skills and experience working on a variety of high profile, complex projects to advocate for clients, close transactions and achieve fair results.. Real Estate: My primary practice is commercial real estate transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate finance, real estate development, transit-oriented development, design professional services agreements, and construction contracts.. Hospitality/Business: Further, I assist hospitality and business clients with corporate formation and governance, limited liability company operating agreements, management agreements, franchise agreements, master services agreements, vendor contracts, and liquor licensing.. Construction: Over many years, I have represented owners, developers, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in a wide variety of construction claims. This construction litigation experience has assisted in preparing and negotiating comprehensive construction contracts, master subcontractor agreements, architect agreements, engineering contracts and other construction project documents.

Our experience in dealing with international firms based around the globe allows us to represent you and your company with confidence, cultural fluency, and a valuable understanding of business as it is done abroad.

Olivia Gonzalez advises privately held businesses and individuals on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters ranging from business formation, operation and management, to the purchase and sale of stock and assets.. Olivia’s real estate practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, joint-venture agreements and leases for commercial properties. She also assists in the acquisition and disposition of real estate for different uses, including office, retail, multifamily, and health and wellness facilities.. Olivia prides herself in her ability to distill complex legal concepts into understandable and usable information for her clients to make sound business decisions.. Prior to focusing her practice on corporate transactions and real estate, Olivia was a member of the firm’s Litigation practice. Now she uses her experience in commercial litigation to help client’s avoid legal pitfalls and traps when structuring their businesses and real estate transactions.

NW Venture Law, PLLC was founded by Jarrett Payne to support small to medium size company business law needs and entrepreneurs in starting their business ventures. He understands what it takes to make a business successful and what legal issues to watch out for. Jarrett has many years experience in negotiating multi-million dollar transactions and managing suppliers for a $54 billion company. He has also successfully helped international clients in their U.S. immigration process.

My work revolves around complex commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes and business dissolutions, trust and probate estate disputes, real estate controversies, contracts, construction issues, debtor/creditor rights, employment issues, and torts. I have experience with trusts as well as financial transactions in the following industries: banking, lending, mortgages, construction, real estate, commercial development and leasing.. I am aggressive in the courtroom, but compromise if and when appropriate. My prime objective is to achieve practical results for my clients, using an effective combination of technical skill and common sense.

My practice focuses on advising both established and emerging companies on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, public and private securities offerings and general corporate matters.  I assist in the representation of U.S. and international clients in a variety of financial and business transactions, and a significant portion of her practice is devoted to advising corporate clients on matters arising from their status as public companies, including periodic reporting and disclosure obligations, corporate governance, and securities exchange listing matters.  I have assisted on a number of cross-border financings and transactions with U.S., Canadian and Chinese entities.  I often work with clients to explore public and private capital-raising options, including debt financing transactions and security offerings.. Prior to joining Garvey Schubert Barer, I was a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald M. Gould of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where I assisted in the disposition of federal appellate matters.

My practice emphasizes business, real estate, and trademark matters.  I am honored to act as "ouside general counsel" to clients in a range of industries, including transportation and logistics, including railroads; manufacturing; trading and distribution; construction; retail and food services; and professional services.

My practice deals primarily with landlord-tenant relations.  My team and I have helped thousands of clients in Seattle and throughout Washington State to resolve difficult legal disputes involving evictions, litigation, post-foreclosure matters, leases and other landlord-tenant disputes. I am available for teaching and speaking engagements to lecture on best practices in landlord-tenant law.

My broad practice emphasizes representation of businesses, particularly those in the maritime and fisheries industries.

Mr. Schlemlein obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction in 1979. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Schlemlein worked in the construction industry and owned his own construction firm. Mr. Schlemlein's practice has focused on construction law, and includes the representation of prime contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, fabricators, suppliers, and owners, sureties and lending institutions. Mr. Schlemlein also represents parties in real estate transactions, as well as general commercial litigation. Mr. Schlemlein's 24-plus years in the construction industry allow him to quickly analyze and effectively resolve disputes as well as assist in preventative planning to avoid such disputes.

Mr. Howard is a partner in Dorsey's Trial Group. He has extensive experience in complex commercial, securities, and white collar litigation, and has appeared in courts throughout the country. Mr. Howard also has substantial experience in tort litigation involving state and federal governmental entities, which he obtained while working as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mr. Caldwell is an associate in Dorsey's Real Estate group. His practice focuses primarily on commercial real estate, ranging from acquisitions and sales to financing and leasing. He also has experience working with developers and municipalities on an array of land use related matters.. In addition, Mr. Caldwell works with Dorsey's Political Action Committee and is a member of the Diversity, Hiring and Recruiting committees.

Mike practices in the areas of securities law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, officer and director liability, internal investi­gations, high net worth individual representation and general corporate and commercial law.. Mike has represented issuers in scores of private and public offerings of both equity and debt, including angel, seed, venture and institutional investments. He has extensive experience in business combinations and financings of all types and sizes, from less than $1 million to over $1 billion. He has counseled companies in ongoing ‘34 Act reporting, 144A financings and regulatory compliance in a variety of areas, and has had extensive dealings with under­writers, investment bankers, broker-dealers, venture capital funds, private equity firms and other institu­tional investors and service providers. In addition, he has served as general corporate counsel to a wide range of companies, and has advised boards of directors, special committees, directors and officers on particular legal challenges.. He has advised individual officers and directors in mediation, litigation and negotiation in connection with class action securities suits and derivative claims, and given general advice about liability avoidance. He has further advised many executives on executive employment agreements and options and benefits packages, as well as their rights upon termination or departure.. Mike has worked on financings and transactions in a wide variety of industries, including: information technology, Internet and software, biotech, medical device, alternative and nuclear energy and other technologies; aerospace and avionics; manufacturing; distribution; retail; trans­portation; service providers; seafood and fishing; gaming (including casino finance); media and enter­tainment (including online games and other media products); food and restaurants; construction; pulp and paper; franchising; financial institutions; financial service providers and broker/dealers; leasing; travel; and other industries. Mike has worked on many matters involving foreign components, and deals with lawyers from Canada, Mexico, Australia, and various countries in Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. He speaks or has studied Spanish, Italian, French, German, Persian and Hebrew.