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Our representation of individuals is rarely limited to one area of the law. You can expect us to employ cross-disciplinary thinking to help you realize your business goals. Some business areas that we focus on are listed below. Our Seattle business attorneys will try to put themselves in your place to identify optimal solutions for you and your business without 'shoe-horning' you into a solution that almost fits. Specific Experience:
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our Team
Kevin J. Collette, Chair
and Member
Kevin J. ColletteMember Kevin serves as Chair of our Business Practice Group and heads our Franchise & Distribution, Trademarks and Intellectual Property, and Licensing & Technology Teams. His practice emphasizes being a RESPONSIVE PROBLEM SOLVER and TRUSTED ADVISOR with a positive attitude. He is a deal maker who understands business realities and technologies. Present a complex problem and goal to Kevin and he will provide the options and devise the strategy and proper vehicle for your solution in Humanese Over Legalese.™
206.654.2252
Kari Brotherton, Associate and CPA
Kari BrothertonAssociate As a CPA and an attorney, Kari's practice focuses on estate and tax planning, including presenting, drafting and implementing plans; gift planning; business planning and advice, including starting and restructuring businesses, business transactions, succession planning and compensation planning; tax research and problem solving; responding to IRS notices; tax return preparation and review for trusts and estates; and reviewing accounting records.
206.654.2227
Michael Jay Brown, Member
Michael Jay BrownMember Mike practices in the areas of securities law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, officer and director liability, internal investigations, high net worth individual representation and general corporate and commercial law.
206.654.2246
Thomas H. Grimm, Of Counsel
Thomas H. GrimmOf Counsel Tom specializes in commercial and complex business transactions and litigation, with an emphasis in the health care and software industries, including health care facility purchases and sales, financing, management, reimbursement cases, licensing and regulatory issues, and employment and union-related matters. He also assists with formation of business entities and assists them with business joint ventures, acquisitions and sales, and licensing agreements.
206.654.2244
James E. Hadley, Member
James E. HadleyMember Jay is a veteran business lawyer. His practice involves business planning for a wide variety of clients, including companies with offices in Europe and Asia. He frequently represents clients in complex business transactions and serves as advisor to high net worth individuals on acquisitions and other business investments. Jay has particular experience in contract drafting and interpretation issues, including preparing complex purchase and sale agreements, financial and legal due diligence analysis, and business strategies development. He has been lead attorney for transactions in internet, technology, telephone, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, automobile dealership and other business sectors. Jay is also experienced in development matters, including construction contracts for Multiuser Facilities, apartment buildings, hotels, warehouse and office park facilities, highrise buildings and even the original Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
206.654.2258
Paul Meier, Member
Paul MeierMember Paul is a member of our firm's Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate Groups. On a day-to-day basis, he provides the advice and services clients need to achieve their business goals. Paul's focus is on business formations, business and real estate acquisitions and financings, and other commercial transactions. He represents both start-up businesses and established companies. Paul has considerable experience representing technology companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and marketing agreements. Paul is also experienced in the purchase and sale of dental and other professional practices.
206.654.2214
Wendy S. Moullet, Associate
Wendy MoulletAssociate Wendy is an Associate at Ryan Swanson, where she focuses her practice in the areas of business, real estate and licensing and technology. She advises and assists clients in a variety of industries on business and legal matters, including negotiating and documenting commercial contracts, structuring acquisitions and sales and preparing transfer and license agreements.
206-654-2242
David H. Oswald, Member
David H. OswaldMember Dave has over 35 years of experience as a business and real estate attorney and has assisted with the acquisitions, leasing, sales and financing of properties for businesses and developers. He also helps real estate and business clients structure new businesses, create partnerships, raise capital through private placements, and buy, sell and liquidate.
206.654.2254
Joel H. Paget, Member
Joel H. PagetMember Joel's practice includes supervising everything from simple to complex probates and the preparation of federal estate tax returns. He also assists in obtaining business visas, classification, permanent residency and citizenship for immigrants in the United States. Joel also works with immigrants to obtain temporary and permanent positions as executives, managers or specialists and he also advises on treaty rights and obligations for payment or non-payment of taxes.
206.654.2215
Philip M. Roberts, Member
Philip M. RobertsMember Phil has a business finance and real estate practice. In addition to helping clients organize, finance, buy and sell businesses, he represents clients on complex real estate transactions, including shopping center and other commercial real estate developments, and represents lenders on the financing of such transactions. His involvement includes the acquisition and financing of the properties, as well as the leasing activities associated with commercial projects. Phil finds the business/finance and real estate areas to be complementary to each other.
206-654-2236
Lynn C. Craft, Paralegal
Heidi Nornes, Corporate Assistant
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