Seattle Contract Attorneys & Lawyers
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Heather Morado
Lara Lavi
Drew Stokesbary
Alistair Chan
Devon Thurtle Anderson
Rosetta Lanum
Ryan Carpenter
Brooks Lindsay
Tim Billick
Robert Zoffel
Seattle Contract Lawyers
Why Hire a Contract Lawyer?
Contracts are a necessary part of business, but if they aren't airtight, you leave yourself open to a bevy of problems. Hiring a contract lawyer can tackle these issues and leave you with more time to attend to your business affairs. Some reasons for hiring a contract lawyer include:
- Handling issues when they arise
- When you hire a contract lawyer, they can handle any problems before they become a true nuisance. If you're a business owner in Seattle, Washington, law has a statute of limitation on written contracts of six years and a statute of limitations of three years for oral contracts. If breached, you need someone that's going to take on the task diligently so these limits don't leave you high and dry.
- It's a variable cost
- Hiring a contract lawyer saves you money over time. If you have to draft a contract yourself or have an employee do it, not only do they not have the expertise, but it will usually take longer. With a contract attorney, you have a variable cost and you only pay for the work you need. This allows you to focus on business tasks and increase your bottom line.
- Limiting the scope
- Most contract lawyers deal only with research and writing. They don't conduct any other tasks, so they confine the workload to just those topics. With experience, this cuts down on any work you don't need and provides a foundation for a top-notch contract.
- Negotiating the Terms
- If someone presents you with a contract, but you're wary of signing it because of unfavorable terms, a contract lawyer can help iron out some of the details. The lawyer will go over the clauses of the contract, providing you with solutions and helping you consider alternatives. If you're the one writing the contract, they can help you draft the document, including everything you want in legal terms.
- Understanding the jargon
- Because many contracts are filled with legal jargon and terms you aren't familiar with, a contract attorney can pore over the document to make sure it's exactly how you want it.
How to Find the Best Contract Lawyer?
Finding the best contract lawyer isn't always as easy as it sounds. You need someone to trust that has experience and knowledge in the industry.
- Read the lawyer's testimonials
- To increase their revenue, many lawyers will take any case that's thrown their way. However, many of these attorneys practice a broad spectrum of law. This doesn't mean that they aren't qualified, but it's not the same as hiring a lawyer who only practices contract law.
- Use search resources
- One of the worst mistakes you can make regarding contract law is to pick the first lawyer you see online or in the Yellow Pages. Instead of this approach, use some beneficial resources that are out there. The Washington State Bar Association has detailed listings of practicing attorneys, and a quick search will reveal which lawyers are the ones up to the task of your contract. If you use a search engine, look for attorneys that handle specific areas of contract law such as breach of contract or contract drafting.
- Discuss the project ad nauseam
- Finding the best contract lawyer is all about first impressions. As soon as you sit down for a consultation, analyze what the attorney does. A solid attorney will ask you for all the details involving the contract before discussing anything else such as pricing. If they start off any other way, it's a red flag that you are just another client for them to earn some revenue.
- Check their experience
- Reading testimonials is a good place to start to find the best contract lawyer, but you should also see what experience they bring to the table. One aspect to look for is where they gained their experience. Top law firms always try to attract the best and brightest students, so if they've worked for some of the bigger firms in Seattle or somewhere else in the country, it's a good sign. Solo practitioners may also have experience in these firms, plus they'll offer comprehensive service that you may not get with a huge company.
Questions for a Contract Lawyer
When you finally decide on a lawyer and sit down for a consultation, make sure to ask all the right questions.
- Is there an attorney's fee provision in my contract?
- After the initial meeting, you're ready to sit down and draft the contract. One thing you need to ask is if there are any attorney's fee provisions. These fees end up costing you more in the long run, as they're dependent upon certain circumstances.
- Is there a "time of the essence" clause?
- Make sure that you have a "time of the essence" clause regarding your attorney. Including this will ensure that they handle your case immediately if there's any legal issue that arises with your contract.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 87 reviews for Commercial Contracts attorneys in Washington
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Draft Licensing Agreement
"She is so intelligent"
Sher Mohammad S
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Seattle,
WA,
6 months ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Great experience!"
Halla M
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Tacoma,
WA,
10 months ago
Review Business Consulting Agreement
"David's help was critical to addressing the legal concerns from my client and me in our contract agreement draft and thus its finalization and full execution. I would be very happy to work with David again."
Chia Yung W
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Seattle,
WA,
10 months ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Excellent work with short notice and time crunch factor!"
Tracy D
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Mercer Island,
WA,
11 months ago
Review Marketing Agreement
"very responsive, great advice"
Colin H
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Seattle,
WA,
about 1 year ago
Review Sales Agreement
"Daniel was awesome to work with and we will be using him again."
Matt C
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Belfair,
WA,
about 1 year ago
Review Licensing Agreement
"The Bourne Firm is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, fast, and a pleasure to work with. I feel so much safer now that I have Jon on my team!"
Melissa H
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Renton,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial) Services
"Matthew's services were exceptional. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient in handling my NDA request. His turnaround was impressively quick. I strongly recommend him for reliable legal counsel. Looking forward to our next collaboration."
Eric S
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Bellevue,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Review Licensing Agreement
"It was a pleasure working with Terri. She had a very quick response and her work was top notch. Highly recommend!"
Cliff G
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Everett,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Review Privacy Policy
"Steve was easy to work with and very thorough. He made sure to fully understand our project and gave great advice. He also got our project done quickly and within our timeframe!"
Tyler T
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Seattle,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
"Knowledgeable, quick to respond, and quick to deliver. Great work."
J. S
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Bellevue,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Draft Affiliate Agreement
"Great to work with. Helpful, responsive, quick, pleasant to interact with. Would use her again."
Marva S
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Kaysville,
UT,
over 1 year ago
Terminate Business Consulting Agreement
"Lauri was thorough and quick, much appreciated."
Shauna B
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Spokane,
WA,
almost 2 years ago
Review Business Consulting Agreement
"Meng is great! He gave me clear answers for edge cases of the contract."
Parker B
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Spokane,
WA,
about 2 years ago
Agreement Evaluation
"Quick response and clear answers. Will work with again!"
Brenton W
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Seattle,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"I highly recommend Alisha for the creation and maintenance of contracts including royalties. She expertly reviewed our specific industry and made sound proposal that resulted in a professional agreement for my client."
Robert V
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Seattle,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Draft Equipment Lease
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Peterstein I
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Poulsbo,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Draft Release of Liability
"Great guy. Helped me out quickly and affordably."
Jonathan G
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Port Townsend,
WA,
over 3 years ago
Draft Loan Agreement
"Jonathan was knowledgeable and communicative, responded promptly to my inquiry, and was able to get my document prepared on short notice reliably and promptly. Would definitely hire him again!"
Gregory D
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Seattle,
WA,
almost 4 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"William listened to our needs and provided excellent service accordingly. We plan to hire him again when the opportunity affords."
Curtis G
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Renton,
WA,
over 4 years ago