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Steven S.

Steven Stark

583 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

399 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

268 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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Mary H.

Mary Hodges

246 reviews
Employment is a big part of any business, and Mary Hodges understands that many business owners may not know the legal details of the hiring or termination process. She works with business owners with a variety of needs: from working with independent contractors, to developing and implementing employment policies, non-disclosure agreements, and more. Ms. Hodges can also help with business formation, contracts, and operations.
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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

161 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

152 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Grant M.

Grant Maynard

128 reviews
Grant represents high-growth companies in all aspects of formation, financing, and intellectual property issues. He has previously done general corporate, intellectual, and real estate work at Nebraska's oldest law firm before transitioning to a more virtual lifestyle. As an entrepreneur himself, he understands the need to balance legal and business interests.
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Lara L.

Lara Lavi

103 reviews
Lara Lavi brings a different kind of experience to her clients in the entertainment industry. Before becoming a lawyer, Lara was a singer-songwriter, an entertainment company executive, a TV and film producer, and a screenplay writer. As a result of her many experiences, she understands the legal challenges her clients may face. She also realizes that the music industry— and the world we live in—is constantly evolving. Her adaptability enables her clients to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Brooks L.

Brooks Lindsay

5 reviews
Brooks is the Founding Attorney of Light Legal PLLC, providing light-weight, light-speed, top-quality legal services for businesses at about half the price of BigLaw. Brook... read more
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 83 reviews for Business Formation attorneys in Washington

Alexander Nahai
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Advisory Agreement

Alexander Nahai

"Alexander was very knowledgeable and quick in supporting the review of my advisory agreement. I would definitely use him in the future."

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Issaquah, WA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Business Licenses & Industry Regulations

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Fantastic help - quick, clear, and made it easy for me to understand."

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Tacoma, WA,

Grant Maynard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Restructure Corporation

Grant Maynard

"We've really enjoyed working with Grant and his team. Their feedback is solid, responses pretty quick and we feel supported the way that we want to."

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Washougal, WA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Michael Wieser

"Michael has depth of knowledge and pairs it with a warm, approachable demeanor. Throughout our collaboration, he demonstrated patience, graciously accommodating my numerous questions and revisions, as my business policies underwent refinement. I endorse Michael for his expertise and commendable professionalism."

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Seattle, WA,

Katie Centolella
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Katie Centolella

"Katie and Brent provided exceptional legal work for my "Consult on Corporate Restructure" project. Working with them was an absolute pleasure. They took the time to understand my specific needs and concerns, and were always available to provide guidance and support whenever I needed it. Their professionalism and expertise were top-notch, and they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I am truly grateful for their hard work and dedication, and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal services."

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Seattle, WA,

Chelsie Campbell
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Operating Agreement

Chelsie Campbell

"It was a pleasure to work with Chelsie. Although I did feel the review time could have been a bit faster"

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Snoqualmie, WA,

Marshall Harris
4.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Complete UDLAB, LLC

Marshall Harris

"It was great working with Marshall on our project. Very personable and knowledgable, however some small details did require correction."

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Bellevue, WA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Corporate Restructure Services

Jake Siciliano

"Straight to the point every time! My Go-to Attorney! Thanks again Jake! Professional as always!"

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Auburn, WA,

Lara Lavi
3.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Advisory Agreement

Lara Lavi

"Lara is very knowledgeable, she delivered very useful insights, and overall I enjoyed working with her. My only complaint is weak follow-through from Lara on responses and meetings."

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Tacoma, WA,

Craig Choate
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Craig Choate

"Knowledgeable, friendly, and speedy. Would absolutely work with Craig in the future!"

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Seattle, WA,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

LLC Formation and Organization

Steven Stark

"This was my second experience with Steve and his performance once again was outstanding. He set up my LLC entity in Washington State and the process was fast and painless. I will definitely continue to use Steve's services on an as-neeeded basis in the future."

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Snohomish, WA,

William Barlow
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Form LLC

William Barlow

"My engagement with Bill was nothing less than outstanding! He was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. 100% would work with him again and I recommend him to anyone looking for guidance and expertise in legal matters."

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Vancouver, WA,

Neil Gandhi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Franchise Agreement

Neil Gandhi

"Pleasant and returned calls quickly"

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Snohomish, WA,

Eric Goldman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Band member agreement + investment structure

Eric Goldman

"Always great working with Eric"

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Seattle, WA,

Drew Stokesbary
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Drew Stokesbary

"Drew was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable and made good suggestions for helping our with our ownership restructure. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him in the future."

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Spokane, WA,

Sean Morrison
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Business Formation Consultation

Sean Morrison

"My consultation call with Sean was incredibly helpful. He was thorough, clear, and was able to easily communicate lots of details in a very digestible way. I left our meeting with a better and more clear understanding of my path forward. I highly recommend Sean!"

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Seattle, WA,

Anthonie Woller
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Form LLC

Anthonie Woller

"Anthonie Woller was very pleasant to work with. He was kind, courteous and professional."

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Tacoma, WA,

Geoffrey Amend
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Stripe Atlas Post-Incorporation Package

Geoffrey Amend

"Geoffrey was very professional and understood exactly what I needed when setting up my company."

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Vancouver, WA,

Carl Marquardt
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Carl Marquardt

"Carl has been great to work with. Very quick and helpful. Will be contacting him again for another project and future projects."

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Tacoma, WA,

Ellis Eifert
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Corporate Restructure

Ellis Eifert

"A+"

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Seattle, WA,

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