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Sam David Knight specializes in business litigation, representing and advising individuals and companies of all sizes. Mr. Knight represents clients in complex business litigation and other business-related disputes, including shareholder/partner disputes, business issues related to health care providers, construction-related business disputes, debtor/creditor disputes, and issues related to the dissolution of all kinds of businesses, including medical practices and law firms.

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.

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.

Michael J. Moyer is an Associate Attorney at Friedman Schuman, P.C. He concentrates his work in the Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation, Estate Administration, and Corporate and Business Law practice areas. Michael has significant experience drafting complex Wills, Trusts, and estate planning documents for high-net-worth clients, executives, and business owners. Frequently, this planning involves the use of irrevocable trusts, grantor trusts, decanting, and charitable planning. He works with financial planners, accountants, financial and insurance professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to estate planning. In estate and trust administration matters, he counsels fiduciaries on tax compliance and distribution matters. He prepares state inheritance tax returns, Federal Estate and GST tax returns, Federal Gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, final income tax returns, and accountings. He has also represented fiduciaries in contested estate administration matters, and has experience representing creditors, debtors, and litigants in claims involving estates. In Business Law matters, Michael has experience counseling clients on a variety of business law, tax and business planning concerns. In counseling owners of closely held businesses, Michael has worked with both purchasers and sellers of businesses in the sale of assets and/or stock. He frequently prepares organizational and operating documents for closely held business entities, and helps clients with business entity selection, taking into account tax planning, capital formation, management and succession planning goals. In his legal research for the firm, he frequently draws upon expertise in tax, business law, real estate, probate and employment laws. In addition to assisting businesses in corporate and tax compliance matters, he also has experience analyzing tax and corporate issues involving reorganizations, business transactions, mergers, dividends and other corporate actions.. Get discovered for your work! Add your videos, images, documents.... Portfolios. Presentations. Photos and videos

Jake Marcus’ practice includes representation of healthcare practitioners in business matters, discrimination (gender, employment, education, disability), the full array of small business issues, HIPAA, healthcare, custody, domestic violence, criminal defense (particularly involving alcohol and controlled substances), and the myriad legal needs of the LGBT community.. Marcus’ past work as an attorney includes serving as litigation coordinator for the Women Against Abuse Legal Center in Philadelphia, and on Planned Parenthood’s trial team in its challenge to the constitutionality of the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act while an Associate at Pepper, Hamilton. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Legal Advisory Council to La Leche League International. She is currently a volunteer member of Legal Advocates for Birth Options and Rights (LABOR). Marcus is also Chair of the Jenkintown Borough Human Relations Commission.. A 1988 graduate of Temple University School of Law where she was Research Editor of the Temple Law Review, Marcus attended Bennington College and has a B.A. in Philosophy as well as a Certificate in Editing from Temple University.

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.

I have more than a decade of experience in business, commercial contracts, technology transactions and privacy policies and corporate governance and related litigation. I am currently part-time in-house counsel at a software consulting company and I represent small and medium size businesses and tech startups in business and real estate matters.. I earned my J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and am admitted to practice in State and Federal district courts. I am also an elected member of the King County Board of Trustees and serves on the MAMAS Board as Co-Director of DEI subcommittee. I serve as the President elect of the South Asian Bar association and have served as past Chair of the WSBA Solo and Small practice section and KCBA solo and business law sections. In addition, I am an active participant of various groups such as Washington Women Lawyers, Joint Minority Member Association, and the Seattle University alumni network.. I was born and raised in India and outside of work am a busy mom raising my 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter and I love spending time outdoors and travelling with my husband and kids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Samuel Meyler has over 16 years of experience helping and guiding both individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal matters. Sam primarily focuses his practice on real estate, general business and corporate matters, debtor/creditor rights, dispute resolution and civil litigation.. Sam strives to meet the desired outcome for all of his clients and ensures that his clients are well-informed throughout the legal process with timely communication and practical, straightforward legal advice. He has been recognized for his abilities and services, having earned various awards and accolades, such as being selected as a Washington Super Lawyers Rising Star on numerous occasions.. Sam regularly represents developers, and individual buyers and sellers in real estate transactions and disputes, as well as businesses in corporate and commercial transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and asset purchases/sales. Sam’s experience spans many industries and businesses of all sorts and sizes, including representation of real estate firms/brokerages, contractors, automotive dealerships, automotive repair shops, real estate investment and holding companies, restaurants, tech start-ups, beauty salons, dental offices, fitness studios, and others. Sam is regularly appointed by the King County Superior Court to serve as an arbitrator and has presided over more than 20 arbitrations. With his diverse and broad background, Sam is able to provide clients with comprehensive services from start to finish.. Sam was born and raised in Washington, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he competed nationally on the mock trial team. Outside of the office, Sam enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to new destinations, and is an avid Seattle sports fan.

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.

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.

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.