Top Business Formation Lawyers in seattle | 25 available

25 Business Formation lawyers are available in seattle, Washington, including Benjamin Donald Straughan, Camille Ralston, Carl Crow, and Carolann Storli. These lawyers are rated between 3.9/5 to 4.3/5 and 62% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Benjamin Donald Straughan

Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Corporate Taxation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology and Science, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Venture Capital
Ben is a partner in the firm's Emerging Companies practice. He assists high-growth technology, venture-backed and emerging and early-stage companies in industries that include health care, software, alternative energy, consulting companies, media outlets and wine. Ben advises companies in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and other finance transactions, contracts and corporate and limited liability company formation and structuring.Ben is a regular speaker on mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies and early-stage financings. He is vice-chair of the board of the Northwest Entrepreneur Networks (NWEN), a co-chair of NWEN's 2006 "Entrepreneur University" Steering Committee and also on the board of The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) Seattle. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Business Law Committee and the WSBA Partnerships and LLC Law Sub-Committee and chair of the WSBA Business Law Section 2009 Mid-year meeting. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, D.C. Prior to law school, Ben obtained his CPA license while working as a staff accountant at Martin/Grambush in Kirkland. Ben graduated from Georgetown University Law Center magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, and obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Camille Ralston

Firm: Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC
5500 Columbia Center , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Formation, Contracts, Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Michael Schumacher

Firm: Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
999 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Formation, Computers and Software, Debtor/Creditor, Real Estate , Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt & Lending Agreements
I am a Seattle lawyer with almost 30 years of experience in real estate, finance, partnerships, LLCs, and general business matters. I achieve results through careful analysis of issues, good listening, creative consideration of alternatives, reasoned selection of solutions and strategies, well organized plain English documentation, attention to the psychology underlying a business transaction, skillful persuasion when necessary, and quick implementation. Please call me. Thanks
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“Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Michael A. Larson

Firm: Larson Hart and Shepherd, P.L.L.C.
600 University Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Estate Planning,Real Estate
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kristiana O'Brien

Firm: Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC
5500 Columbia Center , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Real Estate , Business, Business, Business
I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment, and the formation of medical practice groups.
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“Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Kevin Bay

Firm: Tousley Brain Stephens, PLLC
1700 7th Avenue. , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Formation, Corporate , Real Estate , Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Kevin has a diverse litigation practice, representing public and privately held companies in commercial contract claims, real estate disputes, contested partnership and joint venture dissolutions and bankruptcy litigation matters. His bankruptcy experience gives his clients a unique perspective in situations involving an insolvent or potentially insolvent opponent. Kevin tries cases in state and federal courts and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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“I worked with Kevin on a complex litigation matter involving multiple parties, many issues and challenges abound. I was not only impressed with his legal acumen and calm steady han…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kenneth Hart

Firm: CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN, P.S.
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Civil , General Practice, Mediation, Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Ken Hart is a Principal at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.  His practice is focused on commercial and business transactions, business startups, real estate transactions and related litigation. He assists clients with business formations, as well as with negotiating and drafting partnership, shareholder and employment contracts; and negotiating and documenting business purchases and sales and secured sales transactions.. For many of his business clients, Ken serves the role of general counsel to handle such matters as lease negotiations, vendor disputes, employment issues, sales and acquisitions, and ownership succession. He strives to stay current with his clients and to be available and responsive when they need help and advice, so that they can concentrate on running and growing their businesses.. In addition to business law, Ken has extensive litigation, trial practice and appellate experience in various courts and jurisdictions, both state and federal, and in a broad range of areas. These include general civil litigation, commercial and real estate law. He has researched and written extensively on the law as it pertains to adverse possession, property boundary line and easement disputes, and is a sought-after CLE speaker on those topics. Ken is also a trained mediator and experienced arbitrator.. Both by training and inclination, Ken is a problem-solver, and his approach to the practice of law is collaborative. That means helping clients better understand whatever situation they are facing and providing them with information and guidance they need to make informed decisions. Ken's experience as both a transactional lawyer and litigator allows him to better provide his clients with insightful strategic planning and the advice they need to meet their day-to-day challenges.. Ken has been active in both the state and local bar associations, and over the years has served with distinction in various leadership roles. In 1990, Ken was honored as the Washington State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of the Year. Ken is also a former treasurer of the King County Bar Association. He served for three years on the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board, a dedicated group of practicing lawyers and laypersons appointed to review complaints of lawyer misconduct and determine disciplinary actions when appropriate.. Ken is the former editor of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual and a former member of the Editorial Advisor Board for De Novo magazine. He has also served as chairman of the King County Fair Judicial Campaign Practices Committee and currently serves as a Trustee of the King County Bar Association's Employee Retirement Fund.
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“Ken brings skill, intelligence and professionalism to the table. In a complicated commercial real estate lawsuit, where the parties often took matters personally, Ken remained stea…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Judee A. Wells

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business Formation,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Joyce S. Schwensen

Firm: Joyce S. Schwensen
6814 Greenwood Avenue North , Seattle , Washington 98103
Practice Areas: Adoption,Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Business Organizations,Contracts,Corporate ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Wills
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“Joyce is outstanding. Im so grateful I had her in my corner during the Sale of my home.”
— Teri Travis
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Jeffrey L. Pewe

Bank of America , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Corporate ,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

James Lisbakken

Firm: Perkins Coie
1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Biotechnology, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Intellectual Property , Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Gordon Webb

Firm: Seattle Maritime Attorneys
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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“I have worked with Gordon on several cases and sought his advice and input on other cases. Gordon works tirelessly for his clients and achieves excellent results. Great lawyer and …”
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“I don't know how to put into words what John Merriam has done for me. I was injured working on a tender boat and I needed help with medical bills and living expenses. Since I conta…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Gail Runnfeldt

Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Corporate Finance, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Business, Business, Business, Business
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Edwin G. Woodward

Firm: Wolfstone, Panchot and Bloch, P.S., Inc.
1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Corporate ,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Daniel Friedberg

Firm: Graham and Dunn PC
2801 Alaskan Way Ste 300 , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Formation, Corporate , Securities , Business, Business, Business
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Carolann Storli

Firm: STORLI LAW, PLLC
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Carl Crow

Firm: Perkins Coie
1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation - State & Federal, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Robert Giles

Firm: Perkins Coie
1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business Organizations, Corporate , Corporate Taxation, Business, Business, Business

Janyce L. Fink

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business Formation,Business ,Civil ,Construction ,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Insurance ,Intellectual Property ,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Marc Stern

Firm: Marc S. Stern
1825 Northwest 65th Street , Seattle , Washington 98117
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Formation, Business , Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Corporate , Debtor/Creditor, Housing , International & Trade, Landlord & Tenant, Lender , Mechanics Liens, Real Estate , Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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“I endorse this lawyer. Marc takes on interesting and challenging cases, and knows more about bankruptcy law than most other attorneys.”
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