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Corporate Governance Attorney in Seattle, WA

Seattle companies that outgrow founder-only governance need board structures, consent practices, and records that actually scale. Washington’s business climate rewards founders who build carefully. The state has no personal income tax but applies a business and occupation (B&O) tax that catches companies off guard. Washington also enforces some of the strictest non-compete rules in the country, tight wage and hour protections, and distinct data privacy expectations under the My Health My Data Act and related legislation. Foundry Law Group advises Seattle boards on fiduciary duties, committee structure, stockholder approvals, and the governance hygiene that investors and acquirers expect to see.

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Board Structure and Fiduciary Duties

Directors owe duties of care and loyalty to the company. Those obligations shape how boards should meet, document decisions, and handle conflicts. Whether your board is two founders or a mixed panel of investors and independents, the governance practices need to match the stage and stakes of the business. We help boards operate properly without drowning them in process.

Stockholder Approvals and Consent Rights

Stockholder Approvals and Consent Rights

Major transactions, equity issuances, and changes to the charter typically require stockholder or investor consent. Getting the approval mechanics right prevents transactions from being unwound later. We handle consent solicitations, written actions, and stockholder meetings when the situation calls for them.

For Seattle companies with investor directors from multiple regions, coordinating board mechanics requires discipline. We handle board packet preparation, written consents, and annual cleanup so governance records stand up to an acquirer or auditor later.

Founding Documents

Records, Minutes, and Compliance

Proper minute books, cap table maintenance, and corporate records matter most when you are in the middle of a diligence review. We help companies build and maintain the governance records that make future transactions run smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Schedule a consultation with Foundry Law Group to discuss your corporate governance needs in Seattle.