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Neighborhoods: Downtown Seattle, Seattle Central Business District
AKA: Lansverk, Eric D, JD
Categories: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Attorneys, Bankruptcy Law Attorneys, Business Law Attorneys, Business Litigation Attorneys, Corporation & Partnership Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Employee Benefits & Worker Compensation Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Real Estate Attorneys, Tax Attorneys

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Phone: (206) 623-1745

Address: 1221 2nd Ave Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98101

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Guardianship
Should a guardianship proceeding become necessary to protect and manage the assets of a disabled person, we have substantial experience in the required court procedures and accountings, from inception through completion of the guardianship process.

Robbery
HCMP lawyers worked in cooperation with the Seattle Clemency Project to secure the release of two incarcerated individuals who had been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole under Washington's "three strikes" law. Each of the individuals had at least one conviction for 2nd degree robbery as one of the “strikes,” and both clients had served over 20 years in prison. After the Legislature enacted a law mandating resentencing for those convicted of 2nd degree robbery prior to the effective date of earlier legislation removing that crime as a “strike” offense, HCMP was able to secure the release of both individuals. HCMP attorneys Dan Gottlieb and Jessica Kerr, along with Katie Meyer, led these efforts.

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
HCMP's Business and Corporate law practices are also consistently ranked as top metropolitan Seattle practices by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our mergers and acquisitions work includes analysis of the tax consequences of proposed transactions, as well as compliance with securities, antitrust, and other applicable laws and regulations. We also coordinate the governmental approval process and the preparation of required administrative filings to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible for you so that you can focus on running your business.
Business Formation
The Business Group at HCMP works closely with clients in a variety of industries to structure and execute efficient commercial solutions and to achieve critical business objectives. We will work hand-in-hand with you from the business formation stage through the ultimate completion of a commercial transaction. Whether it is sales, retail, manufacturing, outsourcing, technology or R&D, licensing, real estate or construction, our lawyers have experience with a broad range of commercial transactions.
Business Disputes
HCMP has met our needs for over 30 years. Whether it's business law, land use, or litigation, they have the experience that matches our needs.
Business Transactions
Since its founding, HCMP has handled cross-border business transactions around the globe. We regularly advise domestic and foreign clients in the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of such transactions, as well as in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Critical to success in our work is an understanding of cultural differences and a sensitivity to diverse business styles. In the course of our work, we have developed significant acumen in a wide range of international practice areas...
Limited Liability Companies
Creation and structuring of limited liability companies and other joint ventures for purposes of real estate development and disposition
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property
Lou has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country. Best Lawyers® has for many years recognized him in four categories: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Securities Litigation. Washington Super Lawyers has repeatedly rated Lou a Top 10 lawyer in the state, and he is Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®. Lou is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Antitrust

Workers Compensation
We regularly counsel and advise employers on all areas of day-to-day personnel practices and employee relations matters, including discrimination and harassment, layoffs and terminations, and disability and religious accommodation. We are also involved in interpreting and applying employment policies and agreements, conducting and supervising internal investigations, counseling on appropriate actions to minimize risk of liability, coordinating workers' compensation issues with state and federal disability laws, and negotiating and preparing employment contracts and separation agreements.
Employment Discrimination
Mark Clark was the head of the firm’s litigation group until he retired in 2008. He represented a broad spectrum of clients including lawyers, law firms, corporations, and individuals both as plaintiffs and defendants. Mark was the lead trial attorney on more than 70 cases to verdict or judgment in state and federal courts including condemnations (direct and inverse), real property claims, employment discrimination cases, securities claims, tort claims, product liability claims and contract claims. He also acted as a mediator and arbitrator for complex commercial and tort matters. Mark is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Employment Contract
Employment Litigation
HCMP takes pride in counseling clients in preventive strategies to minimize exposure to liability and litigation in federal, state and local employment-related matters. Part of our job is to help clients avoid labor and employment disputes through designing compliance strategies, advising on human resources policies and procedures, and implementing customized educational and training programs. When disputes do arise, we provide our clients with thorough and reasoned advice, whether in litigation or otherwise.

Real Estate Litigation
HCMP's Real Estate law practice is also consistently ranked a top metropolitan Seattle practice by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Pre-Condemnation Real Estate Negotiations: We understand that negotiations under threat of condemnation are different than negotiations in other contexts. The condemnation setting presents both challenges and opportunities. We help our clients overcome the challenges and take advantage of opportunities. We have successfully negotiated a broad range of real estate transactions in this context, including easements, sales, lease-backs, and lien releases.
Eminent Domain
HCMP’s condemnation practice has deep experience representing private and public property owners, condemning authorities, and lenders in the eminent domain context. Our team includes lawyers from our real estate and litigation practices, which allows us to develop creative solutions to any condemnation problem.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
HCMP is a mid-sized, full service law firm founded in 1971. From its Seattle office, the firm represents national and international companies, local and regional businesses, nonprofit corporations, government entities, community organizations and individuals. The firm currently has 48 attorneys supported by a team of skilled paralegals and legal assistants, all of whom are dedicated to achieving excellence in their individual practice areas while emphasizing practical problem solving and cost-effective management of client matters. The firm’s main practices include Business, Lender Services & Finance, Real Estate & Land Use and Litigation.
Condominium Law

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
We help clients with estate planning from the simplest to the most complex estates. We represent a wide range of individual clients, from those with small business interests to executives of major corporations, as well as professionals and investors. Our estate planning lawyers focus on providing personalized attention to each of our clients, helping them to organize their estates in the manner that best allows them to achieve their objectives. Our clients' diverse property interests frequently call for our advice on transactions in multiple states or foreign countries. HCMP's estate planning lawyers carry out our commitment to combining up-to-date professional experience and cutting-edge technology to provide personalized, superior service quickly and efficiently.
Wills
Trusts
Living trusts (also known as revocable trusts) have become a significant planning tool for many people. Our lawyers have extensive experience in the drafting, funding, and administration of living trusts. We regularly advise the trustees of these trusts in administrative matters during the lifetime of the person creating the trust. After the death of the person creating the trust, we provide advice in connection with the continuation or distribution of the trust.
Power of Attorney
Probate

Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
We understand that receiverships may be a better or more cost-effective option in certain situations. On behalf of our clients, we put properties into receivership for a variety of reasons, including foreclosure and dissolution. We help non-petitioning creditors, both secured and unsecured, maximize their recovery. We also represent receivers, and we have established relationships with other well-known receivers. Our team has handled a broad range of issues in receivership, including the validity and priority of security interests, leasing issues, asset valuation and recovery, liquidations, and business restructuring.
Tax Law
Planning keeps our clients ahead of the game. Every business and individual faces tax obligations, and advising on tax matters is a key part of our business practice at HCMP. Attorneys in our Business Group have extensive experience in the areas of...
Debt Collection
We frequently help clients resolve insolvency issues outside of the courtroom. When circumstances allow, we provide guidance regarding strategies for our clients to avoid litigation, bankruptcy, or other prolonged debt-collection processes. We work closely with our Lender Services team to develop cost-effective and creative workout solutions wherever possible.

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