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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.™

Steven leads the intellectual property contracting and licensing practice for the Seattle office. He assists clients in diverse industries with a wide range of intellectual property, contracting and licensing matters including: biotech, biomed, computer, consumer information, electronics, government, internet, online privacy, wholesale and retail foods, construction, entertainment, franchising and venture capital investments. Steve was recently named as a “Super Lawyer” in Washington Law & Politics.. Prior to joining Lane Powell, Steven was a partner in the Seattle office of Riddell Williams P.S. Steven also brings to the Firm seven years’ experience as the Director of Research and Strategic Planning for Bozell Worldwide in Los Angeles, an international marketing and advertising agency headquartered in New York.

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.

Mike Vaska’s practice focuses on antitrust, health care and business litigation. He has been active in the community on statewide, regional and local efforts addressing transportation issues.. Mike’s antitrust practice includes representation of clients in a wide range of industries, from health care, building products, and high tech, to sports franchises and local governments such as:. Mike’s Health Care practice includes serving as regulatory counsel on major hospital acquisitions and counseling and litigation on certificate of need issues.. Mike has served on the Board of the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Section of the Washington State Bar Association; co-chaired its annual conference; and presented or served on panels at other Section Meetings and CLE’s; was a frequent presenter on antitrust issues at CEO or senior management conferences; and co-chaired and gave a leadoff presentation at the national conference of Multiple Listing Services on issues raised by the investigations of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.

Lawrence Cock emphasizes employment law, including agreements to not compete and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Cock was involved in the creation and passage of Washington's new noncompete statute, RCW 49.62. Mr. Cock represents employees and employers in transitions and litigation. Mr. Cock also emphasizes securities law and investment fraud, representing brokers, broker-dealers, Investment Advisers, customers, and investors in matters involving securities fraud. Mr. Cock also represents firms, brokers, and individuals facing legal proceedings by regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and Washington's Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

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.

I have been practicing law in the Northwest for over twenty years helping clients solve legal issues and reach their business and personal goals through creative and cost effective solutions.. Each case is different and requires attention to detail.  So is a strong relationship between the lawyer and the client so they are represented in the best light possible.. I look forward to meeting the challenges each client brings to the table so they move forward with their life goals achieved.. The focus is on legal solutions rather than problems.

I am primarily a franchise law attorney with considerable experience representing parties in disputes. I also have extensive experience representing shareholders and partners in closely held companies. The remainder of my practice mostly involves representing parties involved in or contemplating various business transactions.

I am an owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, where I head the Intellectual Property practice.  I work with a diverse array of clients - from established companies to startups - bringing a combination of business savvy, domain expertise, creative thinking and more than 15 years of experience to address my clients' business needs. I have experience with the run of the mill to the complex technology-related legal issues all companies face – including computer law, licensing, e-commerce, data collection and protection, privacy, copyright, trademark, trade secret, tech transfer, and various internet-related legal issues. I assist my clients with all aspects of their intellectual property rights and business transactions, including employment contracts, trademark and copyright, non-disclosure agreements, publishing contracts, and licensing and distribution agreements.. Solving business problems often requires input from a variety of disciplines and legal practice areas, and I take a holistic approach to understanding each client’s unique needs, discussing various options with them, and proposing practical, “right-sized” solutions.  I have worked with entrepreneurs, seasoned public company executives, game publishers, artists and non-profit managers in a range of industries such as content creation and curation, manufacturing, transportation, gaming, publishing, hospitality, healthcare, and food and beverage.  My ultimate goal is to achieve my clients’ business objectives through a collaborative, realistic and effective approach.. ?EmployeeID=W617305935

For more than 35 years, my practice has focused on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals.. Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory and Broker-Dealer Defense. Investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives seek my representation in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA and NYSE), the New York Stock Exchange and the State of Washington Securities Division, including presenting Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.  I often handle the prosecution and defense of customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers and registered representatives. These matters involve claims of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, particularly before FINRA Dispute Resolution.. I was FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer for the Seattle panel of FINRA arbitrators from 1993-2003. In that capacity, I trained hundreds of arbitrators and mediators around the country. A substantial portion of my practice has been as a FINRA, National Futures Association and NYSE arbitrator and mediator.. Broker Recruitment Litigation. I frequently prosecute noncompetition, non-solicitation and trade secrets disputes for broker-dealers and registered representatives.. Securities and Complex Civil Litigation. I have considerable additional securities litigation experience in the areas of shareholder derivative action, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading, corporate governance and internal investigations, mortgage-backed securities and stock option disputes.. Franchising and Related Disputes. I represent franchisors advising on business, regulatory and growth strategies, and defend franchisors in regulatory investigations and lawsuits. I advise franchisees on their rights and defend them in franchise termination matters.

For for than 25 years, Doug has served as a trial lawyer representing franchisors and suppliers in connection with disputes with their franchisees and distributors. Doug also devots significant time providing antitrust and distribution counseling, and has assisted several clients with the evaluation and acquisition of other franchise and distribution companies.  The following is a representative sample of matters Doug has handled in recent years:

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Franchise attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.