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Mr. Dunham acts as the trusted advisor for many of his continuing clients in that his clients contact him first, regardless of the legal problem. Over the many years, Mr. Dunham has successfully practiced in broad areas of law required by interdisciplinary skills. He has tried first degree murder cases as a Deputy and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. He has argued cases in the State Supreme Court, and in all three divisions of the Court of Appeals. He has handled complex trust and real estate litigation, class actions, construction and business litigation as well as personal injury, probate and marital dissolution. He has studied in advanced courses in insurance law, civil procedure, economic regulations, and anti-trust at Harvard Law School, obtaining a Master in Law (LL.M.). Mr. Dunham’s clients trust him to handle their matters or trust him to refer to the appropriate respected legal specialist.. • Professional History: After four and a half years of trial experience, handling both criminal and civil matters, Mr. Dunham left the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office as a Senior Trial Deputy Attorney in 1973. He joined a mid-size firm practicing in downtown Seattle, where he did commercial litigation and insurance defense. In 1978, he was a co-founder of his present firm.. • Practice Areas: Since 1978, he has had substantial experience in personal injury and insurance defense, commercial and business litigation, real estate problems, family law and domestic relations, criminal matters, wills and trusts, contractor problems, and probate matters. He has represented businesses and professionals in Court and before the Department of Licensing, State Bar, and other licensing agencies. He has handled all of State Farm Fire & Casualty Company’s license and registration bond cases in the State of Washington for over 30 years. He has handled business and personal clients' real estate problems including lease negotiations, and has re-drafted real estate covenants and mutual easements for two large Seattle communities (Blue Ridge and Olympic Manor). He has represented business clients facing complex litigation and insurance coverage issues.. • Professional Organizations: He is a past chair of the Litigation Section of the Washington State Bar Association and served on the Washington State Bar Association's Court Rules Committee. He has drafted certain amendments to the Civil and Appellate Rules, which have been approved by the Supreme Court of Washington. He has been a Hearing Officer with the Washington State Bar Disciplinary Board. He is an Member of Washington Association for Justice and has been a member of the national Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He was one of the original members of the Board of Advisors one of the first significant mediation programs in King County starting in 1999. He has been selected by attorneys on both sides of an issue as an arbitrator for the King County Superior Court, Mandatory Arbitration Program in over 100 cases. He has also served as a Judge Pro Tem. In 1999, he was appointed to the King County Settlement Guardian ad Litem Registry charged with the investigation, developing recommendations, and reporting to the Superior Court in cases involving the proposed settlements of injured minors. He has been assigned to over 40 cases.. • Family and Community: Mr. Dunham and his wife have raised three children in the Ballard area of Seattle, Washington. Consistent with the firm’s belief in commitment to the community, he has been very active in the children’s school where he has served on the Building Leadership Team for Ballard High School for over 8 years as well as on the Principal selection committee. He has also coached all three of his children in basketball and baseball and his daughter in softball through Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Ballard Boys and Girls Clubs. He was a proactive member of the NW Seattle Little League Board for over 10 years.. While serving as the legal advisor to his neighborhood community association board, he personally notarized over 500 signatures to remove unenforceable but morally objectionable racial restrictions from the community’s covenants. He helped organize the community to substantially remodel its swimming pool and related facilities through volunteer contributions.. Since 2001, Mr. Dunham has served on the Citizens & Oversight campaign. He also served on the City of Seattle Pro Parks Levy Oversight Committee (charged with oversight responsibilities regarding the recent $200, 000,000 Seattle Parks and Open Space Levy), then continued to serve on the following $145,000,000 Parks and Green Space Levy. He served as chair of both committees from 2007 to 2011. In 2010, he joined and continues to serve on the ARC (Association of Recreational Councils) Board of Directors, which is a non-profit that works in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation to provide programing at the community centers and throughout the parks system. Among other things, ARC provides before and after school car at the various community centers, runs summer day camps, provides programing for elders and special needs groups.. • Education: Mr. Dunham received his B.A. in Economics, at Willamette University in 1965, his J.D. from Willamette University Law School in 1969, where he graduated cum laude and was an Associate Editor of the Law Review. He also received a L.L.M. from Harvard in 1975, where he took courses in advanced civil and criminal procedure, insurance law, federal courts, and anti-trust.

GENERAL COUNSEL AND STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO PURPOSE DRIVEN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS. Megan McNally helps innovators and entrepreneurs build and lead great companies. Whether collaborating to bring a bold idea to life or to solve a complex challenge, Megan’s clients appreciate the curiosity, tenacity, and real world experience she brings to the table.. More than a lawyer, Megan’s business and corporate law practice is complemented by her deep professional experience as a sought-after strategy and governance consultant, a talented facilitator and public speaker, an active angel investor, and a relentless advocate for female founders.. Not currently accepting new clients.

Recent Trial Accomplishments:. Successfully sued client's insurance provider after insurance provider refused to offer a fair settlement. After a two and a half week jury trial in King County Superior Court,  obtained a verdict that was twenty-five times the amount of the last offer the insurance company offered.. On behalf of student athletes from three different schools, sued the governing body of Washington student athletics. After two weeks of trial in King County Superior Court, right before closing arguments, the governing body settled with the student athletes for the exact relief that they had been requesting.. Client was wrongly accused of withholding payments of retail excise tax based on an arbitrary methodology leading to an unreasonable tax amount. After a trial in front of a three judge panel of the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals, and effective cross examination of Department of Revenue tax agents, the Department of Revenue's taxing decision was reversed and lead to the landmark final decision which provides established precedent to prevent the Department of Revenue from employing arbitrary methodologies for assessment.. After month long jury trial, obtained complete defense verdict for franchisor being sued by multiple franchisees and successor franchisor for violations of Washington's Franchise Investment Protection Act and other breach of contract claims.. After trial, obtained complete reversal of industrial insurance premiums assessed against trucking company by Washington's Department of Labor & Industries.. Obtained a hung jury for a Defendant with a blood alcohol limit above .11 and charged with driving under the influence. After the trial, successfully renegotiated the charge with prosecutor so that Defendant could plead to a significantly lesser charge and receive no jail time or other conditions associated with a conviction for driving under the influence.. Commercial Transactions:. Corporate counsel for scores of Washington small businesses advising, negotiating and drafting: joint venture agreements, commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, licensing/franchise agreements, noncompetition and other employment agreements.. Negotiated and drafted a multi-million dollar construction contract on behalf of the general contractor for a condominium conversion of a historic building in Seattle, Washington.. Negotiated and drafted the terms of a stock purchase buy out whereby one shareholder bought out the remaining shareholder and acquired full ownership of a well known retail brand.. Audit/Regulatory Defense:. Successful defense of dermatologist's medical license accused of violating Washington Department of Health regulations governing medical spas.Successful defense of mortgage brokers' license accused of violating Washington Department of Financial Institution regulations governing the mortgage industry.. Successful savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars representing small businesses in Department of Revenue, Labor & Industries and Employment Security Department audits charges and hearings. Scores of successful representations in various governmental administrative hearings and before the board of industrial insurance appeals.. Commercial Litigation:. Litigation on behalf of commercial landlords and commercial tenants settling millions of dollars of disputed lease provisions.. Litigation on behalf of both creditors and debtors settling millions of dollars in disputed debts.. Litigation on behalf of business partners negotiating and settling disputed relationships and allowing businesses to remove partners and/or partners to be released.. Appellate/Post-Conviction Criminal Defense:. Filed a motion for new trial, after Defendant was convicted by a jury after a three day trial. Through thorough investigation and persuasive argument, convinced the trial judge to reverse the jury's verdict and dismiss the case against Defendant. Defendant was saved from imminent deportation to Somalia.. Filed a motion to withdraw guilty pleas on the basis Defendant was incompetent to enter the pleas due to extreme schizophrenia. Through thorough investigation and persuasive argument, convinced judge to allow Defendant to withdraw guilty pleas and dismiss the charges. Defendant was saved from imminent deportation to Cambodia.. After being sentenced by a King County Superior Court judge for two separate felonies causing an increase in client's offender score and sentence, appealed to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I arguing that the two felonies were part of the same criminal conduct and should not be sentenced separately. The Court of Appeals agreed and remanded the case back to King County Superior Court to resentence client.

We at LayRoots are dedicated to helping families and business owners create solid foundations for an awesome life.. You've been working hard, building a life that provides for you, your loved ones, and your future.  I'm here to help make sure that there are fewer risks and that you are set up to withstand life's ups and downs.  Interested in learning more?  Feel free to follow the link in my profile for an initial consult.. Shreya Ley is an adventurer, business owner, and intellectual property attorney.  Above all, she is a human that also uses the law to advise her clients on how to navigate the business world.  She has started not one, but two family businesses, and has been the CTO of a small start-up based in Seattle, WA.  She has worked in the oil & gas industry as an engineer before moving into the legal world, where she brings her knowledge of both Corporate America and scrappy start-ups.. We love to hear from new people, so please reach out!

Josh is an experienced land use, real estate and business lawyer, with an emphasis on complex projects, permitting, and land use regulatory compliance. He works with clients to negotiate purchase and sale agreements, perform due diligence, obtain land use approvals, conduct environmental review, and address permitting and legislative issues involving zoning, platting, shoreline compliance and growth management. Josh is an experienced land use, environmental and real estate trial lawyer, having successfully represented clients in administrative tribunals, superior court actions, alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and before the Washington Appellate Courts.

Josh also is a seasoned business lawyer, devoting a significant amount of his practice to advising closely held Seattle-based businesses as outside general counsel. Josh provides strategic business and legal advice and handles corporate governance and commercial litigation matters for his clients.

Josh brings over 20 years of land use and planning background to his practice. Prior to attending law school, Josh worked as an environmental planner and consultant for premier Northwest firms and he served as one of four staff members on the Vermont Governor’s blue-ribbon Growth Management Commission, which ultimately recommended and crafted Vermont’s Growth Management Act.. Josh was appointed to the Seattle Planning Commission in 2008 and was twice elected Chair of the Commission. He served six years on the Planning Commission.

Mr. Jesse Valdez attended the Central Washington University for his undergraduate studies, Seattle University School of Law for his J.D., and University of Washington School of Law for his LL.M. in Taxation.. Jesse is a partner in the firm of Valdez Lehman PLLC.  The firm cover various matters including:  Estate Planning, Business Law and  Bankruptcy,  Intellectual Property, Taxation and Commercial Litigation.. Before joining Valdez Lehman, Jesse worked for Shulkin & Hutton in downtown Seattle, focusing on bankruptcy and business law.  Prior to that, he externed for the Honorable Judge Karen A. Overstreet, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of  Washington.  Jesse’s current areas of practice focuses on Bankruptcy (Chapter(s) 7, 11, 13), Estate Planning/Probate, Corporations/Business Law, Taxation, Creditor/Debtor and Commercial Litigation where he assists businesses and individuals in formulating strategies and solutions for their everyday needs.. Jesse’s professional acknowledgments include the 2009 Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Member of the Year Award and the 2010 Seattle University School of Law La Justicia Award.  He has also appeared as a lecturer on Estate Planning for the King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education program, and is the current Regional President for the HNBA, Region 16.. He is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions:  State of Washington, U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court - Western and Eastern District of Washington, U.S. District Court - Western District of Washington, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Washington, and U.S. Tax Court.

Attorney Nahal joined MDK Law in 2013. She has a background in business, real estate, and litigation and has assisted clients with a wide variety of matters including business disputes, real estate litigation, and commercial litigation. Nahal has also drafted a variety of agreements including employment agreements, commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and independent contractor agreements. She also conducts probates and drafts estate planning documents including wills, power of attorney, and trusts.

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.

In 2005, I founded Equinox Business Law Group, a law firm that provides outside General Counsel services to closely held businesses.  The vision is to break down the many barriers that keep businesses from leveraging the value of good corporate counsel and create an environment where we engage regularly with clients to proactively grow their businesses.. WE BELIEVE EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS BUSINESS COUNSEL AND KNOW THE TRADITIONAL LAW MODEL DOESN’T SERVE MOST BUSINESSES WELL. THERE’S A BETTER WAY…. IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WE STRIVE TO MAKE IT SIMPLE TO WORK WITH US AND TO PROVIDE YOU WITH PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS.. Like many firms, we work with our clients throughout their life cycle from startup through exit, handling transactions such as business formation, ownership agreements, financing transactions, employment matters, mergers & acquisitions, leases, trademark protection, copyright protection, online contracts, legal audits, succession and exit strategy, and estate planning. Because our lawyers are also business people with experience in starting, operating, and exiting businesses, they are able to see the business implications of a decision and offer practical alternatives and solutions based on the goals and objectives of the business.

Scott M. Haapala is focused on bringing clarity to complex problems and providing individuals and businesses with the skills needed to properly form their startup, structure their ownership terms, negotiate and draft the contracts for hiring employees, purchasing a new company or selling an established corporation.

Maureen focuses her practice on Art Law and Intellectual Property.. Maureen received an undergraduate degree in English Literature with a minor in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Texas at Austin.  While earning her degree, Maureen worked for the university’s newspaper as a daily cartoonist and was honored for the best collegiate cartoon strip in the United States.  She also pursued her artistic and musical interests in college by starting an all-girl rock band. She continues to engage in artistic pursuits through acrylic and oil painting and participating in the local art community.. Maureen received her law degree from Texas A & M University School of Law.  During law school, Maureen spent her semester breaks studying Intellectual Property Law, International Law, and Human Rights Law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Madrid, Spain, Geneva, Switzerland, and Chamonix, France. Maureen earned the prestigious Intellectual Property Certification along with her law degree.. Maureen’s office is located in the historic Smith Tower in the heart of downtown Seattle, one block from the King County Superior Court. Maureen is licensed to practice law in Washington and Florida. Maureen is also a licensed private investigator in the state of Washington.. In her free time, Maureen enjoys hiking with her family and two Australian shepherds, trail running and Crossfit training, snowboarding, painting, playing guitar and learning French. Recently, Maureen summited Mount Whitney (elevation 14,505 feet) and ran and finished the Golden Gate trail marathon and the Long Beach Marathon.

Greg focuses his practice on business law, real estate, and general civil litigation. Originally from the Lafayette area, Greg attended high school at Benton Central, obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Purdue University, and received his legal education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in downtown Indianapolis.. Greg is a member of the Hendricks County Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. He is a former member of the Purdue Student Publishing Foundation’s board of directors, and has direct experience working with and advising many Indiana nonprofit corporations.. A resident of Danville, Greg enjoys going on adventures with his wife Melissa and their dog Chelsea during his free time. An avid sports fan (and participant when he can), Greg rarely misses a Purdue football or basketball game, and is such a big Chelsea FC soccer fan that he named his dog after the team. Greg also enjoys golf, tennis, and spending time with his nieces and nephews.. Credentials: admitted to bar, 2012, Indiana. Preparatory education, Purdue University (B.A., 2008); legal education, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis (J.D., 2012). Member: Hendricks County and Indiana State Bar Associations.

Charles W. Ormsby, Jr. is the Chairman of the firm’s corporate department and as such serves as counsel to a variety of entities and businesses ranging from regional financial institutions to non-profit corporations and from sole proprietorships to multi-national corporations.. Over the years, Mr. Ormsby has developed the firm’s commercial/transactional practice into a multi- lawyer commercial department with extensive experience and capabilities in a variety of areas including employment law, intellectual property, real estate, commercial litigation and estates, which complement his primarily business counseling and transactional practice. Mr. Ormsby’s success is due in large part to the care he demonstrates for each of his clients and the attention to detail he shows in his work. It is those characteristics that have led many of his clients to look to him as much for his business judgment as for his legal analysis.. He is  co-founder of Building a Bridge to Uganda, a 501(c)(3) organization serving the spiritual and physical need of people in Ibanda, Uganda, East Africa.

Prior to law school, I was an entrepreneur. With a partner, and some seed money from an entrepreneurship competition, I started and grew a successful business. I experienced firsthand the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Now, as an attorney, I enjoy working with businesses to help them find success. My experience in representing businesses ranges from incorporations, contract negotiation, employment issues, transactional work, debt negotiation, business purchases and sales, to advising on business strategies and decisions.. During law school, I also attained a Master's of Arts in environment and natural resources (ENR). I think that my background in business and ENR give me meaningful insight into the oil and gas industry which benefits my oil and gas clients. My experience in the oil and gas arena has consisted mostly of landowner representation, from negotiation and enforcement of surface use agreements and mineral leases and title work, to auditing damage and royalty payments. I believe that I am able to offer meaning perspective and contract solutions to landowners on issues which ranges far beyond money and liability. I also practice in a variety of other areas of the law as most Wyoming attorneys do including estate planning, real estate, and debt collection. I pride myself on being a very pragmatic attorney, endeavoring to find solutions to my clients' problems in the most efficient manner possible.