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Business lawyers serving Mercer Island, WA

Put clear terms behind your business plans.

You may be opening a shop, working at home or taking on a new owner. Foundry Law Group helps Mercer Island owners work through the contracts. We’ll discuss what the terms mean for your plans. You can ask about the parts that need a closer look.

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Set the terms before the launch date

A launch date can drive a lot of promises. Before you set one, check which parts of the space and papers are ready. Our Seattle-area team helps Mercer Island owners set up companies and draft contracts. We also help with sales. Use the city’s checklist for questions about your site. Bring those answers to the call about the terms you need.

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Business law services for Mercer Island owners

Some projects start with a new company. Others start with a contract that no longer fits. Foundry helps with both, as well as trademarks and sales. Choose the service that matches the decision you face.

Build Your Company

While business support and intellectual property protection often take companies to two separate firms, Foundry offers both service areas in-house. We see your initial business foundation and your asset protection as part of your company’s larger story, and our model integrates the two accordingly. Our dual capacity and holistic approach ensure your big-picture legal plan is cohesive, sustainable, and aligned with your vision for your business.

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Business Formation

Initial Financing

Personnel Agreements

New Hire Packages

Seed Financing

Customer Agreements

NDA & Confidentiality Agreements

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policies

Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand

We’re excited to help you elevate your business. As you grow, protecting your brand, your data and assets is crucial. We’ll assist with essential steps like contract drafting, personnel management, data security compliance and best practices, and intellectual property protection. By working closely with our network of CPAs, patent agents, and financial advisors, we ensure a smooth transition through this growth phase, keeping your company strong and secure.

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Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Master Services Agreements

Institutional Financing

Corporate Governance

Hiring & Management of Employees

White Label Agreements

Reseller Agreements

Transform Your Business

We know that restructuring, merging or selling your business can be an exciting and challenging process. We recognize the hard work you’ve put into building a great business, and we focus on creating a transition strategy that works best for you. Foundry works closely with your team to ensure your needs are met and your assets are protected, every step of the way.

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Corporate Governance

Mergers & Acquisitions

Selling your business

Joint Ventures

Strategic Partnerships

AI/ML Strategy

Data Security

Make the site checks part of the plan

For a Town Center shop, start with the street address and planned use. Mercer Island tells owners to check zoning before they lease or buy a site. Outside changes and signs may need design review. Ask city staff about your plans before you order work or promise an opening date.

A home business has its own questions. The city’s home-business form describes a Type I land-use review. This is a city review of how you plan to use the site. It asks for a written account of the work and a code checklist. Ask staff which items apply to your plan before you submit it.

Keep the license and tax records on separate parts of your checklist. Mercer Island has a city endorsement on the state business license. It also has its own business and occupation tax, or B&O tax. A state return does not replace the city check. Ask your accountant what applies, including work for clients off the Island. Foundry can help with contracts and ownership terms as those plans take shape.

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“Madhu is someone I consider to be a mentor and community leader. She is an outstanding model of an entrepreneur-attorney who finds unique ways to get to know her clients on a very personal level. I’ve witnessed first hand, as Foundry’s Of Counsel Patent Attorney, to see how well she serves her clients. She and her team are world class.”

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When a contract raises questions, you should know what a review will cover. Tell Foundry what you need to decide. We’ll discuss the work and set out the scope in a project proposal. We offer flat fees for most services. The proposal sets out the fees for your work.

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Serving Mercer Island through our regional team

Foundry serves Mercer Island through its Seattle-area law practice. The firm lists mailing addresses in Bellevue and Edmonds on its contact page. We do not list a Mercer Island office.

If you’re buying a firm, bring the list of contracts in the deal. If you’re opening a new one, bring the draft terms and site details. The first call can focus on the choice you need to make.

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Discuss your Mercer Island business plans

Bring the terms, the timing and your main question.

Contact Foundry about the company or agreement you want to work on. We’ll discuss the legal help needed for your plans and what the next step would involve.

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