Business legal matters in Seattle typically resolve within 4 to 18 months, depending on complexity and whether the case proceeds to trial.
Seattle Court Backlog
The Seattle area courts generally have a backlog of 50 to 250 active business cases, with fluctuations based on filings and court resources.
Business Seattle Filing Volume
Seattle sees an estimated 30 to 90 new business-related legal filings per month, reflecting the city's active commercial environment.
Business Case Outcomes
Resolution rates are higher before formal litigation (around 55%), decrease post-filing (35%), and are lowest at trial (15%), based on public outcome data.
146 North Canal Street , Seattle , Washington 98103
Practice Areas: Business
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.
A desire for challenge brought me to Apex, where we represent corporate and non-profit clients and help them navigate intricate legal problems facing newly formed and growing companies. I come to Apex with over 25 years of international business experience where I focused on issues involving intellectual property, regulatory compliance, general business counsel, and business development. My experience has shown me that legal issues are unique to each client, their competitive and regulatory environment, as well as the goals and objectives of the company.. Over the past decade, I have been very involved in the craft beverage community and operate a craft business incubator where I support the launch of small businesses that are passion projects, second careers, or investment opportunities for my clients. Having also launched several companies of my own, I understand the concerns of small business owners because I have lived them.
601 Union St Ste 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business
George specializes in business law, tax and estate planning. He graduated with honors from the University of Washington where he also received his law degree and an MBA (finance/accounting). George serves as general legal counsel to hundreds of private and family companies and also serves as estate planning counsel to the owners of virtually all of these businesses. In addition, George acts as estate planning counsel to senior and other executives of publicly held corporations and their families. Finally, George handles the estate administration for many clients, including assuring that advanced estate plans and trusts are properly implemented. His practice includes formation, operation and liquidation of businesses, business sales, and estate planning/probate for large estates. George has often taught for the Washington Bar and at the UW School of Law, and received the Outstanding Faculty Award from Golden Gate Graduate School of Taxation. His broad experience and attentive client service – combined with the effective use of technology – are foundational to his well-respected and successful law practice.
701 Fifth Ave Suite 2800 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business
Mr. Bonini is a business, securities and tax attorney with a practice focused on organizing business ventures and complex partnership transactions. George also advises companies regarding mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, private equity transactions, and provides general business counsel. George has experience assisting hedge funds and other private investment funds structure transactions, and complying with applicable federal securities laws.. In addition, he is able to assist clients with loan, secured finance, and real estate transactions. Finally, George has expertise assisting in resolving tax disputes with the Washington Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service.George earned a B.A. from the University of Montana, a J.D. cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, and a Masters (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Washington. George is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.. In the 2002-2004 Washington Law & Politics surveys, Mr. Bonini was listed as a “Rising Star” in the areas of corporate finance and taxation.
146 N Canal St Suite 350 , Seattle , Washington 98103
Practice Areas: Business, Securities Offerings
I help startups, entrepreneurs, and business owners identify and reach goals. I assist clients with forming and structuring entities, raising capital from investors through equity and debt financings, protecting intellectual property, and drafting contracts to protect the client’s interests. I use the tools and experience I have both as an attorney and entrepreneur to create practical legal strategies for each particular client.. I work as part of a team of entrepreneurial-minded business lawyers who provide practical advice, transparent flat rates, and quick turnaround times.. We use custom technology to decrease costs, increase efficiency, and provide the highest quality legal services at competitive rates. 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, contracts, intellectual property protection, securities (financing), commercial real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.. Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my wife, two sons, and dog; hanging out outside: hiking, running, backpacking, fly fishing, skiing, BBQing, watching the hops in my backyard grow, and rock climbing. Experimenting with brewing beer; swimming and waterskiing at Lake Chelan; rooting for the Seattle Seahawks; and drinking good coffee and IPAs.
66 S. Hanford Street. , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Construction , Corporate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business
Mr. Schlemlein obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction in 1979. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Schlemlein worked in the construction industry and owned his own construction firm. Mr. Schlemlein's practice has focused on construction law, and includes the representation of prime contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, fabricators, suppliers, and owners, sureties and lending institutions. Mr. Schlemlein also represents parties in real estate transactions, as well as general commercial litigation. Mr. Schlemlein's 24-plus years in the construction industry allow him to quickly analyze and effectively resolve disputes as well as assist in preventative planning to avoid such disputes.
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Business, Business, Business, Business
Mr. Reed is admitted to the Washington State, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Claims. He has served clients since 1972 in the areas of Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. He has acted as lead counsel in over 100 trials and arbitrations.
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.
Frank D. Prestia is a lawyer with nearly 35 years of real-world business, real estate and technology experience as an entrepreneur, founder, shareholder, and executive officer of various enterprises. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Philosophy from SUNY at Geneseo, along with a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and Craig Knoche Philosophy Award. He then graduated on the Real Property Law Society from St. John's University School of Law, while also working for two law firms and interning with the New York State Appellate and Supreme Courts and the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District, before later serving as President of his law school's Justinian Law Society Alumni Association.. Frank has a wealth of experience in the real estate sector, dating back to 1991 when he bought his first investment property. Since then, he has participated in various roles and capacities, such as owner, investor, developer, landlord, broker, and founder of a real estate investment company. He also served as a principal and designated Broker of a commercial real estate brokerage and a member of the Commercial Brokers Association. Frank is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having established and operated businesses in diverse fields such as financial and estate planning, fitness, wholesale and retail distribution, real estate, foreclosure listing services, and manufacturing. He also spent two years as a Consultant to an international Franchise Company.. Frank's passion for technology and innovation started early, as he studied computer programming and machine learning in the 1980's, worked as a computer designer and tutor to fund his education, and programmed his first e-commerce website in 1999. He has been actively involed with online businesses since 2006 and has witnessed the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and the Internet of Things over the years which have inspired Frank to apply his legal expertise to the emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital domain.. Frank is currently a member of the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association (Washington Chapter). Frank is a Committee Member of the Federal Bar Asociation's Continuing Legal Education and Intellectual Property Committees, a Committee Member of the King County Bar Association's Intellectual Property, Continuing Legal Education and Judicial Candidate Evaluation Sections, and a Member of the Washington State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law and Business Law Sections. Frank's articles have been published in the American Bar Association Journal, New York State Real Property Law Journal and King County Bar Association Bulletin.. Frank also serves as Chief Legal Officer for an Investment Holding Company, Wealth Advisory, and an International Manufacturing Company.
601 Union St Ste 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business, Business, Business
As a former chair of the firm's real estate department and the firm's business department, I focus on business, tax, and real estate matters for individuals and privately held companies as well as dental and specialty practice transitions and the attendant issues. I am a native to Washington and hold a master's degree in taxation, which broadens my ability to advise and assist clients effectively.
Licensed in Washington, Texas, and D.C., Erin has nearly two decades of experience working in the corporate sector, including at some of the most prestigious firms in the country. Her background includes public and private securities offerings, corporate governance, and mergers & acquisitions.. The primary focus of Erin's practice is corporate and business law, including small business and startup formations, financings, mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, equity compensation plans, employee and independent contractor arrangements, outside general counsel servcies, and technology transactions. Erin's clients include entrepreneurs, investors, and developers in a wide variety of industries.. Erin also advises nonprofit organizations with respect to idea development and business plans, formations of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, application for tax-exempt status, fiscal sponsorships, charity registrations, and nonprofit compliance.. As a complement to her business law practice, Erin provides estate planning legal services and business succession planning.
Eric’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and business organizations in a variety of commercial contexts, including mergers and acquisitions, planning, organizing, and financing business entities, handling business and real estate transactions, and advising on employment issues, particularly with equity components. Eric is sought out for his practical mindset and desire to help his clients achieve their broader business goals.
5400 California Ave. SW , Seattle , Washington 98136
Practice Areas: Business
Attorney West Seattle is a boutique law firm located in West Seattle, WA. The firm focuses on business law and intellectual property law in West Seattle. The firm's mission is to help companies and independent professionals in West Seattle protect and grow their businesses.
1218 Third Avenue, Suite 505 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business
I am an attorney and partner at the law firm of The Apex Law Group, LLP, and
have been practicing as an attorney since 2005. My legal practice is focused
within the areas of business law, social enterprise, securities, and corporate
governance. Within these areas I handle matters ranging from transactional work
to civil litigation and government investigations. I am an active member of the
Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association. You can
learn more about my practice at or follow me and the Apex Law
Group on twitter at TheApexLawGroup.A long-time Puget Sound resident, I
graduated from Curtis High School in University Place. From there, I went on to
the University of Washington and later to Seattle University School of Law. I am
an avid Husky fan and enjoy following all of the professional sports teams in
the Pacific Northwest, especially the Sounders. In my free time I enjoy golfing
and hiking in the Cascade Mountains. I love the Puget Sound region and couldn’t
imagine living anywhere else.
4005 20th Avenue West , Seattle , Washington 98199
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Automobile Accidents, Bankruptcy, Boating Accidents, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business , Debtor/Creditor, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death
Gordon Charles Webb is recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Washington. He has successfully represented hundreds of people in Personal Injury claims arising out of Maritime, Cruise-ship, Fishing Boat accidents and Automobile Collisions in courts around the United States.. Gordon is a principal founding member of Seattle Maritime Attorneys and the Webb Law Firm, a full service firm with offices in Bellevue and Seattle at Fisherman's Terminal. Gordon is a Seattle-Bellevue based attorney practicing in all State and Federal Courts of the State of Washington. Gordon holds a Master’s Degree in Law from Tulane University Law School. He has represented hundreds of people in personal injury, wage claims, bankruptcy claims and other matters involving litigation, trials, arbitration and mediations of cases arising in Alaska, Washington, California, the East Coast and other interesting venues around the world. In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Gordon has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington. He is also recognized by the Washington State Bar Association and the Canadian Consulate General for his Pro Bono and Public Service Work assisting low income families and governmental entities.. Gordon was admitted to the bar in 1993, Washington, and he is licensed to practice in the following courts: U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington; The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has practiced pro hace vice in federal courts of California, Massachusetts and Maine.. ----------. Background. Gordon Charles Webb was born in Seattle and raised in the greater Puget Sound area. In his youth he raced A-Stock hydroplanes with Seattle Outboard Association competeting in the Seafair Greenlake Regattas and the Sammamish Slough Race. He is also licensed to fly single engine aircraft, and enjoys piloting seaplanes. Following high school Webb worked as a commercial fisherman aboard tuna boats fishing in the South Pacific. He returned to Seattle to study marine construction and design at Gomper's School of Boat Building and Design before launching Frontier Boat Corporation, manufactures of fishing boats for the Alaskan commercial fishing industry throughout the Aleutian Islands. After selling the company to a Danish Corporation, Gordon decided to go to law school.. Education: Seattle University (B.A., Cum Laude, 1987); University of Idaho (J.D., 1992); Tulane University Law School (Master of Laws in Admiralty 1993 - Tulane Maritme Law Journal).. Member: Tulane Maritime Law Review. Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Eagle Member); Florida State Trial Lawyers Association; Maritime Law Association of the United States; Washington State Bar Association; King County Bar Association.. PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury; Maritime Injuries-nationwide; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Cruise Ship Injuries - nationwide; Wrongful Death; Vessel Arrests; Personal and Business Bankruptcy; Maritime Wage Claims - nationwide; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Wage Claims-nationwide; Jones Act Claims - nationwide.
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