Many businesses rely upon outside counsel to act as their in-house and general counsel. We routinely serve as outside general counsel for businesses around the world. Working closely with our clients, we gain an in-depth understanding of their business activities and objectives. Because of this, we are able to provide focused, client-centered, and cost-effective advice and counsel on legal issues confronting clients on a daily basis.

In our role as outside general counsel, we typically receive the first call when our clients encounter business issues with legal implications. Acting as strategic advisors to our clients, we work swiftly and effectively with diverse practices throughout the firm to implement the right solutions and resolve the matter at hand with an eye toward the future.

We understand our client’s current business operations, past history, and future goals when acting as outside general counsel, and we provide efficient, thoughtful, and innovative solutions to our client’s business related legal issues.

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As outside general counsel, we coordinate and oversee:

  • Commercial contracts, licensing agreements and strategic transactions 
  • Corporate governance, board and shareholder resolutions, consents, directors meetings, shareholder meetings, and minutes 
  • Advising officers and directors on fiduciary duties and strategic considerations 
  • Employment matters, including hiring, retention, termination and employee handbooks 
  • Trademark, patent and other intellectual property protection 
  • Litigation, arbitration and risk management 
  • Real estate purchases and commercial leasing

Olympia, WA

2401 Bristol Ct SW #C102
Olympia, WA 98502

Seattle, WA

701 Fifth Avenue 42nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104, USA