Business Law, Commercial Litigation & Employment Law

Ingenuity and innovation are drivers of the American economy in several important respects. Without the ability to profit from the fruits of one’s mind (whether expressive works, inventions, or trademarks that provide information to consumers), all citizens would lose out on an individual’s contribution to society. Yet the law provides a balance in order to protect the public domain — and it is often unclear whose rights should prevail in an area of law that frequently changes at the legislative and administrative levels.

We are passionate about assisting authors, inventors, business owners, publishers, musicians, visual arts/design professionals, architects, and others who add to the creativity and culture of the nation.

We have years of experience litigating constitutional challenges, including those involving civil rights, and defending clients in administrative proceedings, among other matters involving government entities. We can assist you or your business at virtually all levels of the judicial and/or administrative process, as needed, or vigorously represent your interests in matters concerning campaign finance and election law, regulated industries, defamation, privacy, and public records requests.

Finally, we offer services relating to private criminal defense & appeals, post-trial motions, and filing petitions for restoration of firearms rights under Washington law.

Our firm believes that there are few duties more noble or important than to assist clients through their most trying times, in hopes of finding a better tomorrow. We have extensive experience in this area, and can handle marital dissolutions, complex property distributions, custodial matters, parentage matters & adoptions, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, spousal maintenance & child support, grandparents’ rights, modification petitions, guardianships, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, community property agreements, advance health care directives, probate matters, estate-related litigation, and other legal matters touching on the family.

The firm is prepared to deploy an aggressive litigation style at all stages of your matter, but will typically attempt an amicable approach first, since it is normally in the best interests of all involved. But you will quickly see the benefits of our communication style and creative problem-solving abilities, whichever course your action may take. Ask about our discounted rates for military service members!

It is always regrettable when the bond of trust between a professional and a client or patient is breached. Where this has happened, we believe in seeking all redress available to an individual who has been wronged. When a professional is wrongly accused of malpractice, however, it is equally important that he or she receive a zealous defense that strives to preserve one’s reputation and good standing.

We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in such matters, giving us a vantage point that both types of clients often find useful.