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I am an attorney, business owner and yoga practitioner. I founded my law firm out of a desire to address the legal problems and concerns facing the health and wellness community. My unique background allows me to identify and analyze the needs of the community and help clients find solutions that are sensitive and responsive. I live in Seattle and am admitted to practice law in Washington State. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher and teach in several studios in the Greater Puget Sound Area.

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.

Obair Qudsi is the founding attorney at Obair Qudsi, Attorney at Law PLLC. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College in management, with concentrations in finance and economics. In January 2013, he completed his J.D. and M.B.A from the University of Iowa, and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas the same year. Since then, Obair has also been admitted to practice before the federal courts of the Northern District of Texas and Eastern District of Texas.. Obair Qudsi concentrates his practice on business transactions, as well as business and commercial litigation. Obair has experience with business entity formations (LLC and Series LLC operating agreements, corporate bylaws, and limited partnership agreements, included), formation of trusts (for estate planning or other purposes), counseling clients on exemptions from registration under the Securities Act, private placements securities offering (including PPM and other documents related thereto), as well as joint venture agreements, business assets purchase-sale agreements, LLC membership interest and corporation stock purchase-sale agreements, supplier agreements, construction contractor agreements, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and other types of contracts. He has also effectively helped clients litigate or resolve disputes relating to various subject matters, for example, landlord-tenant, property damage, intellectual property, disputes between business partners, employment, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) claims.

I am a Kansas and Virginia licensed attorney dealing mainly in the areas of criminal law and domestic relations.  I have extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, civil litigation, and bankruptcy as well.. I handle cases in Reno County, Harvey County, Sedgwick County, McPherson County, Marion County, and Lyon County Kansas.

Founder of Limelight Law, Bryn Owen focuses his practice on business and non-profit formation, business law, contract review, drafting and negotiating. Bryn also helps clients obtain and protect intellectual property rights in the areas of trademark and copyright law. Whether it’s filing an application, running a clearance search, responding to an Office Action, or enforcing clients’ rights against third parties, he has it covered.. Bryn has a history of working with businesses to achieve their business & legal goals. Before establishing Limelight Law, he worked with a variety of in-house legal departments at national technology & health care companies. While working in the legal departments, he developed a skillset that is uniquely catered to the business legal needs of companies. Bryn has spent a great deal of time negotiating and drafting a wide variety of contracts such as employment, bonus, non-disclosure, affiliation, licensing, & SaaS agreements to name a few.. Prior to enrolling in law school, Bryn worked for The Pokémon Company in their licensing division. He also worked for Beanstalk, an international licensing agency. Working in these positions gave him insights into the business world and the value of utilizing intellectual property effectively for modern businesses.. Outside of helping clients meet their legal needs, Bryn enjoys playing Stonewall Sports, staying civically engaged, spending time with family, and traveling.

I practice in the area of general real estate law that includes the financing, acquisition, disposition, development, and leasing of real estate assets throughout the United States. I also counsel clients regarding real property taxation and zoning approval. I have experience in representing individuals and public and private companies in single and multiple property transactions, including office, retail and multi-family real estate projects. Additionally, I actively litigate real estate and general business law matters.

Steven H. Schram ("Steve") is Co-President of Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram and serves as the firm's managing principal.  Steve's broad range of seasoned experience in finance and accounting sets him apart from other attorneys in his field.  His decorated educational background includes studies in finance and accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a corporate and tax oriented legal education at Georgetown University Law Center.  Steve gained real-world experience in these arenas as an audit staff member with Ernst & Young, CPAs during a five-year engagement as COO, CFO and general counsel to Washington, DC’s largest furniture retailer.  This experience, coupled with over 26 years in private law practice, makes Steve uniquely qualified as the “go to” business and transactional attorney for entrepreneurs and small to middle market businesses in the Washington, DC area.. Steve’s practice covers the areas of business, commercial transactions, corporate, real estate and tax.  He has extensive experience in negotiating, structuring and documenting a broad range of complex transactions, including:. -       Business/entity formations (including the development of capital and governance structures for corporations, joint ventures, partnerships, limited liability companies and trusts). -       Mergers, sales and acquisitions of business entities and business assets. -       Acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing of real estate assets. -       Secured and unsecured financing transactions. Closely allied to these skills, and of great benefit to his clients, is Steve’s depth in other areas affecting business entities, including:. -       Structuring and negotiating a broad range of business contracts. -       Executive employment contracts and executive compensation arrangements. -       Service agreements. -       Licenses for intellectual property. -       Healthcare contracts and ventures. -       Management agreements. -       Factoring agreements. -       Retail private label finance agreements. Because of Steve’s broad business and transactional experience, entrepreneurs and business entities frequently turn to him to serve as their general and special counsel.  For organizations who either have chosen not to devote resources to in-house counsel or seek an outside resource to complement their in-house counsel capability, Steve serves as an integral, trustworthy part of their team.. Steve represents clients in a variety of industries, including: real estate ownership; development and management; real estate brokerage; hotel ownership and development; retail; automobile dealerships; catering facilities; financial services; sports management; credit card processing; healthcare; professional and other services; public relations; premium finance; internet services; among others.. As a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and with multiple appearances in peer group listings such as “Super Lawyers” (Law and Politics) and Biltmore Who’s Who, Steve has been recognized as an attorney of the highest level of competence and the highest level of integrity and ethics.

Inna Brady is a business litigation attorney licensed in Washington, D.C., California, and Maryland. She has handled a broad range of business issues and worked with people from across the world. She values integrity, quality, and precision in all her undertakings.. Inna has experience in disputes, lawsuits, and business initiatives involving. "She helped enormously in my startup company's risk management. Her legal judgment was very important in choosing the company's business direction, and I hope that her expertise will continue supporting the growth of the company." Client

Dr. Athina Balta is the Principal Member of the Firm. Dr. Balta is a member of the New York and District of Columbia Bar and has a PhD in Public Administration and Policy with a focus on Space, Science and Technology from George Washington University, a Law Degree from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, an LLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from George Washington University, a Bachelors Degree in International Affairs and a Masters Degree in International Law and Policy from American University in Washington DC. Her culturally, academically and professionally diverse background (having been born and raised in Greece, lived in the United States, England and France); proficiency in several languages; and experiences in working on behalf of several government and private entities, in the U.S. and Europe, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the World Bank, ING and Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a valuable and powerful network of connections she has built through these years give her the knowledge and qualifications to work on a broad spectrum of private and government legal and policy matters in both the United States and Europe.  The firm provides general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses, including immigration legal advice and litigation, as well as advice for legal and policy matters in the aerospace and defence arena.  Dr. Balta is also an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School teaching trial advocacy.

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Washington D.C. e-discovery attorney with in-depth experience in a broad range of litigation and investigation matters with a firm commitment to protecting corporate client rights. Focused on developing optimal solutions to factual, regulatory, and legal challenges to maximize client success.