Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions. The specific language in a business contract is very important. It defines the promises made by each side and the rights of the parties. As a leading corporate contracts lawyer in the Puget Sound area, Steve Katz has been preparing, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for Seattle area businesses for almost 30 years.
Our Puget Sound clients
Our clients, from small and medium-sized businesses to regional entities, include retailers, wholesalers, professionals, all types of construction related industries, service providers, family businesses, and a wide range of other business organizations. We help with almost every phase of their business operations, acting directly as a consultant to the management team.
We advise our business clients in drafting and reviewing documents for business agreements; sales contracts; invoices; leases; independent contractor and employment relationships; non-compete and non-disclosure; personal service contracts; representation agreements; licensing; suppliers; joint venture and partnership agreements; equipment leasing, financing, and loans; and numerous other types of commercial and business contracts. We are committed to anticipating problems and providing guidance and planning to protect the interests of our clients.
Oral vs written contracts
Oral contracts are made every day in business and many are just as legal and enforceable in court as written agreements. If you find yourself saying “I’ve known the other side for a long time and I trust them” or “They will walk away from the deal if I put it in writing,” you should review your decision. If a dispute arises, it can be hard for you to prove the terms of an oral agreement or the duties of a party.
Personal service
We concentrate on listening to our clients and understanding their business goals so that we can be proactive and provide practical legal and business advice to protect our clients. We create solutions to the challenges faced by our business clients and help them succeed. We pride ourselves on quick, responsive and personal service.