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•  Proven first time General Counsel for a start-up.•  Recognized for excellent leadership skills and practices, recruiting and developing highly motivated and successful talent across functions, building effective cross-organizational teams, and leading organizational change.•  Extensive experience in structuring, drafting and negotiating complex contracts, including foreign and domestic outsourcing transactions, intellectual property transfers, telecommunications, hardware procurement and software licensing.•  Proven ability for developing novel business models and strategies, innovating in new markets and challenging incumbents in the marketplace.•  Specialized areas of expertise include:  Foreign and domestic outsourcing; Intellectual Property, Patents & Trademarks; Mergers & Acquisitions; Regulatory Compliance; Risk Management; Data Privacy; and Strategic Planning & Corporate Governance.

Welcome to my Avvo profile. I primarily practice contract and real estate law. I can assist you with almost any matter relating to buying, selling, lending, borrowing, leasing, owning, or managing real estate, goods, or services. I also represent clients with disputes that arise from these transactions. And I form and advise small corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. I am assisted by my able and experienced paralegal, Kim Gallagher. We look forward to serving you.

Since 1997, Chad L. Smithson has represented citizens of Washington in a variety of legal matters, including Collection defense and pursuit, Contract preparation and Disputes, and Home Loan Modifications.. My Office promises Dedication, Professionalism, Compassion, and Advocacy for your legal needs.. Call today to set up your initial consultation!

SHAWN IS A BUSINESS LITIGATOR WITH A PRACTICE FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS.. Shawn is the Head of Dorsey's Seattle Trial Group and has extensive experience with disputes concerning securities, fiduciary duties, fraud, contracts, corporate trusts, corporate control, health care, real estate, and banking, as well as with class actions and derivative matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, and frequently represents banks and broker-dealers in matters involving securities, banking, credit, and other financial services. He has been recognized as "Rising Star" in Business Litigation every year since 2010.. Shawn is also active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and as the Board Chair of Kids Co. In addition, Shawn is the pro bono coordinator for Dorsey's Seattle office and contributes significant time toward pro bono trial and appellate matters involving constitutional rights.

Seattle-based lawyer, software developer, and creator of several products designed to increase access to legal services.

Seasoned attorney with twelve (12) years of law firm and in-house practice experience in a variety of areas including: intellectual property, technology licensing, commercial transactions and general corporate law.

Seann is a Principal Corporate Counsel for T-Mobile USA, Inc. and is a member of the commercial legal team that supports the New Products, Services and Integrated Technologies Group, the Product Distribution and Supply Chain Operations Group and the Business Development Group. He focuses on wireless telecommunications, mobile device development, communications and media, new product and service development, mobile advertising, privacy and data security, integrated technologies for wireless devices and networks, mobile payments, mobile billing, mobile content acquisition, licensing, intellectual property matters, and federal and state regulatory & legislative affairs primarily in the areas of mobile data privacy and security, as well as mobile billing.

Scott Gary is a shareholder of Karr Tuttle Campbell in downtown Seattle who leads the firm's intellectual property practice and practices transactional and general business law in the firm’s business and finance group. Scott's diverse business-related practice combines business, corporate and intellectual property law including trademarks, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, distribution, franchising, business formation, joint ventures and general transactions.

Priorto opening The Filutowski Law Firm, PLLC, I worked forprominent Seattle litigation firms, representing seriously injuredindividuals against insurance companies.  I have brought justice to my clients through hundreds of negotiations, arbitrations, mediationsand trial.. A Seattle area native, I lecture on law at her alma mater, the University of Washington, and am an active member of the Puget Sound community.   I volunteer with the King County Bar Association Bilingual Spanish Legal Clinic, helping Spanish speakers access legal aid.  I am an active board member of the Washington State Association for Justice, King County Washington Women Lawyers Board and American Bar Association Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.. Following the 2002 Enron scandal, I helped pioneer thenation’s leading academic center on business ethics and corporategovernance as a Founding Fellow of The Center on Corporations, Law& Society at Seattle University School of Law.  I have worked onsome of the more prominent cases in the field including the Corrie v. Caterpillar case that alleged the aiding and abetting of human rights violations under the Alien Tort Claims Act.. In 2005, I studied alternative dispute resolution amongHarvard Business School faculty and European lawyers at the Universityof Rome in Rome, Italy, and assisted in the negotiation ofinternational sales contracts at General Electric Oil & Gas inFlorence, Italy.. I graduated with honors (Dean’s List, Phi Beta Kappa) from University of Washington,Seattle – Business School  (B.A., Business Administration), and I hold aJ.D. from Seattle University School of Law (where I excelled in Moot Court and was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers). I am admitted to practice in Washington State.

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.

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.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick C. attended the University of Georgia, where he pursued a degree in political science and pre-law, graduating with honors (cum laude; Phi Kappa Phi). After college studies, Mr. Burpee worked in Kodiak, Alaska, and while living there, assisted landowners and Alaska Natives with claims against Exxon resulting from the 1989 Valdez oil spill. He went on to study law and graduated from the Oregon School of Law in 1999.. Mr. Burpee's practice presently focuses on Fair Debt Collection in Washington State, after years of practice in the area of construction litigation, employment law, probate, and contracts. He routinely represents Washington consumers in Fair Debt collection defense cases. However, he also advises businesses throughout the Puget Sound region on creditor's rights and obligations.. An avid trail runner, Mr. Burpee has competed in marathons, multi-day relays and ultra marathons throughout the Northwest and Alaska. If you don't see him at his office, you may see him on the trails.

Niloufar Park is passionate about helping businesses flourish. She represents business and corporate clients in various stages of formation, operation, and acquisition. Her diverse client base includes emerging and growth stage companies, entrepreneurs, alcoholic beverage distributors and producers (distilleries, wineries, and breweries), hospitality industry, technology sector, and international companies.. She works closely with her clients and counsels them on all aspects of their business from day-to-day practical business advice to sophisticated legal transactions. She gained her business experience as a corporate business advisor at two Fortune 100 companies, the GE Capital Corporation and the Boeing Company.. Range of services include entity formation, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory guidance, licensing of alcoholic beverage companies, serving as general counsel, intellectual property protection, commercial transactions, complex contract drafting, negotiation, and resolving business disputes.

My mission is to deliver the most empowering and delightful legal experience possible.. I'm a northwest native, father, dog owner, and explorer.. I love helping businesses and individuals to do business with integrity.

Mr. Hemmat is the Principal Attorney and founder of The Hemmat Law Group, a preimeir family law, domestic violence, and civil litigation firm in Seattle, Washington.. With over 36 years of legal experience, Steven Hemmat has earned the respect of his adversaries by approaching litigation and negotiations with high ethical standards and with professional integrity.. Whether clients are involved in a hotly contested divorce or emotionally wrenching custody battle, seeking redress for a severe personal injury, or wrangling over a contract, Steven Hemmat’s determination to be reasonable has achieved the best results for client after client.Clients trust Mr. Hemmat’s compassionate and conscientious approach to resolving even the most emotional issues.. Visit his website: hemmatlaw .com.

Mr. Alexander joined Dorsey's Trial Group in 2005 after practicing law for four years in New York City with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.'s litigation group. His practice focuses on general and complex litigation matters including federal and state securities law, commercial contracts, trademark and trade dress enforcement, labor and employment disputes and U.C.C. Article 2 disputes

Mike Matesky is the founder of Matesky Law, a Seattle-based law firm providing business, intellectual property, technology, arts and entertainment advice and representation to clients of all sizes.Mike's interest in arts, entertainment, and intellectual property law began as a musician growing up in a family of musicians.  As an attorney, Mike has represented a wide range of clients, from Fortune 100 technology titans to solo artists, developers, and inventors working out of garages and coffee shops.  After practicing for years at an international "BigLaw" firm and regional intellectual property boutiques, Mike founded Matesky Law to more easily provide high-quality advice and representation on flexible terms that meet the needs of all clients.

Michael D. Daudt handles litigation covering most real estate, construction, business, partnerships, insurance, and homeowner association issues. He has been involved in numerous construction defect claims involving single-family homes, condominiums and commercial buildings. He has also litigated a variety of homeowner association disputes, LLC, corporation and partnership disputes, alcoholic beverage distribution and regulation, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith, condemnation, land use, environmental, easements and other access issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and other real property matters. He also handles many transactions including business mergers and formation, leases, easements, real estate sales, and other real estate transactions. Mr. Daudt is a member of the bar in Washington and California. He was named a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics magazine from 2003 through 2005 and is rated "AV" in Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Daudt is also a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars in several areas including easements, construction defects, insurance and homeowner associations.

Madhu K. Singh is the founder and chief legal officer at Foundry Law Group. Madhu and her team enjoy growing the firm by empowering businesses to get organized and protect their business assets and intellectual property. Madhu believes in building strong relationships with her clients by acting as a resource and being active within the local business community. She is president of the Women's business exchange. And, last year she was named the Woman Business Owner of the year by the Small Business Administration. In addition to her practice, she is in her forth year as an Adjunct Faculty at the Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Seattle University School of Law. In her spare time, she advises and volunteers at local non-profits and clinics, including Startzone and WayFind. Madhu holds a JD and a MBA from the University of Kansas. Follow her @FOUNDRYLAWGROUP

John C. Dippold, a principal, joined the firm in
1996. He serves on Carney's Board of Directors and is Co-Chair of the firm's
Construction Department. John's practice principally involves construction
litigation, commercial litigation, construction
law, development, commercial and residential real
estate, and federal/state government contracts in Washington, Oregon, Alaska
and Hawaii. John Dippold served as a Commissioner for the Issaquah Highlands
Development Commission from 1999-2003 and as Vice-Chairman of the Commission in
2004.. Mr. Dippold's experience expands a broad range of construction and
development issues. His primary clients include owners, developers, general
contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. He has in-depth knowledge of the
construction and real estate industries and this allows him to work closely with
his clients in drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Mr. Dippold has
litigated many complex construction claims arising from delays, design errors
and cost overruns. His experience includes drafting and successfully litigating
multi-million-dollar federal and state government procurement contracts and bid
protests. His practice also includes assisting clients in a broad range of
commercial and residential real estate developments. He has worked on hotels,
multi-family condominium and apartment projects that have included the
development of construction contracts and finance, including construction loans,
litigation of defect claims and earnest money disputes as well as other types of
breach of contracts. In addition, he has worked with homeowner associations on
governing contracts and bylaws and assisted them in addressing construction
defects, property damage claims and other liability claims.. Mr. Dippold is involved in several industry associations, including the Associated General Contractors of America and Commercial Real Estate Development
Association (NAIOP). He regularly gives seminars to the construction and
real estate industry groups. Previous seminars have included topics on
construction law in the state of Washington, litigating construction claims,
leasing, and drafting construction contracts.. Mr. Dippold has been honored as a 2009 Rising Star in Washington state by Washington Law and Politics magazine.

In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, reading, and attending Husky sporting events.. I am admitted to practice in the courts of Washington State and the Court of Federal Claims.

I was born and raised in Seattle, attending Roosevelt High School. During the summers I had a number of jobs including a ride operator ("carny") at the Seattle center and a warehouse worker at Safeway. Following high school, I left Seattle for Los Angeles where I attended UCLA as an undergraduate from where I graduated early as an economics and political science major and left to travel.  I was accepted into Boston University Law School and worked in Washington DC for two summers; the first for the Peace Corp in an administrative capacity evaluating recruiting techniques for high demand skills, and the second for the Federal Power Commission on a special home energy conservation program.  My time in Washington DC coincided with Watergate and Nixon's resignation and was quite exciting.  Following law school I returned to Seattle and after passing the bar, cut my teeth on the construction litigation surrounding the Kingdome.  After three and a half years I took leave of the practice of law and traveled for one year around the world with my wife.  I have been engaged in the active practice of law since my return.  Following my return, my wife and I raised two great kids who are now young adults.   I continue to be interested in travel and have enjoyed a number of adventures.  I enjoy many sports including skiing.  I collect wine.  I continue to enjoy the practice of law and my clients.

I represent clients in every aspect of government contracting, including bid protests, claims and disputes, terminations, government audits and investigations, procurement fraud and False Claims Act matters, socio-economic (small business) issues,  suspension/debarment and complaince issues.

I provide practical legal and business solutions to agencies, studios, production companies, game companies, freelancers, and others in the creative field. Areas of expertise include contract drafting, review, and negotiation, intellectual property issues, live action support, clearances, and employment law. Specializations also include analyzing contract databases and assisting with streamlining business operations and administration so that my clients can maintain their focus on producing creative work.

I provide general legal and business counseling to startups, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs.. I previously worked as General Counsel at TUNE and as an associate attorney at Perkins Coie. I'm currently a Board member for the WA Technology Industry Association and Columbia Legal Services. I previously served as the University of Washington's Student Regent, managed a state legislative campaign, researched in Ghana on behalf of a start-up social enterprise, split an apple strudel with Kofi Annan while working at a think tank in Salzburg, and lectured on Pink Floyd lyrics as an English teacher in Taiwan.