Our business attorneys help clients navigate the rules, regulations, and legal requirements applicable to both large and small businesses in a wide range of industries. From the initial formation of your business entity to assisting in business succession planning, and everything in between, SFF attorneys help clients focus on what they do best – business.
The construction industry and the ever-changing legal issues specific to construction and development are unique and complex. Our attorneys employ many years of experience in understanding and efficiently resolving those issues. Our construction attorneys have successfully assisted public and private property owners, developers, design professionals, general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Construction and Condominium Defect Litigation
Construction Cost Accounting Payment and Collection Issues
Construction Defect Litigation
Construction Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Companies
Delay Impact and Disruption Claims
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
General Construction Counseling
Jobsite Accidents OSHA and DOSH Proceedings
Our litigation team assists clients in an extensive range of cases arising from a wide variety of business, real estate, employment, personal injury and construction disputes. Some lawsuits cannot be avoided – others can. SFF attorneys believe in counseling our clients on ways to prevent litigation and early intervention in attempt to resolve conflict before it escalates. When a lawsuit does arise, we litigate zealously on behalf of our client, whether it is a Fortune 500 company, a family business or an individual. Our lawyers are experienced trial lawyers. If a case cannot settle on terms fair to our client, we don’t shy away from taking the case to a jury trial, arbitration or bench trial.
Alternative and Early Dispute Resolution
Banking and Lender Liability Litigation
Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Collections and Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
Consumer Protection Litigation
Corporate and Entity Governance Disputes
Director and Officer Liability
Employment Disputes and Litigation
General Civil and Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Residential Landlord Tenant Disputes
SFF attorneys are knowledgeable in virtually every aspect of land use and real property law. We successfully handle a range of transactions from the purchase and sale of downtown Seattle office buildings, to family transfers of residential property. We represent corporations, partnerships, and individuals in easement disputes, title defect issues, adverse possession claims, landlord tenant matters, leasing transactions, commercial loans, premises liability claims, zoning and permits, and all things related to commercial and residential real estate and property development.