Owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors look to us for comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of matters related to running a successful business. From corporate entity formation and buy-sell agreement preparation to commercial real estate transactions and real property disputes, our experienced attorneys and consultants offer business and real estate counsel on a wide range of issues relating to construction, real estate development, licensing, and a variety of other commercial transactions. Our team uses its deep knowledge and experience garnered through its extensive involvement in the construction industry to help clients navigate the legal issues that arise throughout the multiple stages of their business life cycle – formation, growth, expansion, maturity and exit. We work with you to protect your most important asset, your business.
Today’s business environment for companies in the construction industry is increasingly complex presenting an array of legal issues that if not properly addressed can lead to numerous issues that decrease the potential value of an organization and/or endanger its future operations. Our business law practice regularly advises clients in the construction industry on business law issues such as:
- Selection of a suitable business entity – Limited Liability Company (LLC), C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership or Sole Proprietorship – including structuring ownership, operating and management agreements to maximize business value, reflect short and long-term economic priorities and protect assets from future creditors.
- Formations of joint ventures and/or partnership agreements to unify expertise and resources to pursue specific projects and/or business opportunities. This includes negotiation and drafting agreements and contracts with third parties, and managing and handling any issues that may arise from the agreement.
- Preparing corporate documents, buy-sell agreements, and other business contracts to mitigate risk and protect from future damages and liabilities.
- Representing parties in strategic acquisitions and mergers, as well as sales of businesses to ensure that it creates value for you and your organization.
Representative Matters
General Matters
- Assist private developer in negotiating sale of large commercial property in Bellevue, WA
- Assist large real estate developer in setting up design-build contracts for 1000+ unit residential development
Business and Real Estate
- Primary advisory counsel on leasing acquisition and disposition of real estate holdings for owners of Seattle based heavy civil contractor specializing in large scale infrastructure, critical utilities, and transportation facilities for both public agencies and private developers.