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Growing up in a family business taught Eric Hurtt about the obstacles that make running a business challenging. Facing litigation creates further risk that can seriously affect a company’s ability to plan for the future. Eric provides responsive and thorough legal representation that helps calm nerves and keep business goals on target.. “Clients can come to me with complex legal issues,” he said. “I will offer a clear gameplan to help them achieve a great result. With extensive advocacy experience, I can deliver success in both the conference room and the courtroom.”. As an experienced trial attorney, Eric executes the details of each case without losing sight of the client’s end goal. Through robust pre-trial litigation that includes fact investigation and early discovery, he works up cases well before jurors get involved. The strategy allows him to evaluate the merits of a case before deadlines or trial and establishes a foundation he and his clients can stand on to make educated decisions during all phases of litigation.

Rick worked for several years in small and medium-sized service and manufacturing businesses before attending law school. His goal was to use his business education and experience to assist small businesses in the Kansas City area with business and legal issues. After over five years with a Kansas City, Missouri law firm, Rick started his own firm in September, 2003. Because Rick worked several years in the “real world”, he looks at things differently than most attorneys. His business education and experience allow him to understand more than just the law, but also how his clients operate. He is a small business owner himself and is sensitive to the issues facing a small business.. He has actively supported the small business comunity in the Kansas City area, including speaking two to three times a month to groups of entreprenuers and small business owners.

Mike is a northwest native and business advisor and attorney with Equinox Business Law Group who helps businesses by using his 15 years of experience operating local businesses and consulting to help clients grow and make smart decisions.. Mike has been general counsel and well as a manger of several businesses. He has also worked as a consultant helping businesses streamline their sales and operational process as well as provide legal advice so they can make informed business decisions.  Mike cofounded a company in the home improvement space that grew from 0 to $6 million dollars in revenue is 2 years. Mike was also the COO and legal counsel for a startup in the renewable energy sector. Mike set up operations, and oversaw the engineering and sales teams for the company. He was also instrumental in fundraising and navigating the various state and federal regulations applicable to their energy products.  Mike’s experience as a business operator, entrepreneur, and business lawyer enables him to walk in the client’s shoes, understand a client’s needs and goals and craft practical solutions that make sense for the business. Some key areas of practice are general business law, real estate law, construction law, contracts, business purchase and sale transactions, asset valuation disputes, partnership and owner agreements, and financing transactions.. Mike grew up in Tacoma and Gig Harbor and paid his way through college working for local companies that processed lumber and fish as well as a subcontractor for Boeing. He understands the value these companies add to the Puget Sound and the issues they face.. Mike holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, and a business degree from the Foster’s School of business. He has taught accredited courses on real estate law and valuing closely held companies.   When Mike isn’t in the office, he can be found exploring Puget Sound or snow skiing.  He is also an avid sports fan and can be found coaching premier soccer or watching his sons play lacrosse and football.