Law Offices of James W. Talbot
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Life Sciences Attorney, Construction Law,
Business Formation, Contracts and Litigation.
Licensed Attorneys in Washington and Alaska.
206.905.7717 jim@jwtalbotlaw.com
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Located in Seattle, Washington, we focus on the legal and business needs of life science, construction, pharmaceutical, clinical research, biotech and other businesses. We are committed to client satisfaction, and respond promptly, efficiently and effectively to client needs. With attorneys licensed to practice law in the states of Washington and Alaska, we stand ready to assist with your business law and litigation needs. Whether it is starting a new business, entering a new business relationship, or resolving a dispute, we are ready to assist your business endeavors.
Our primary practice areas include: |
Life Sciences Law, representing clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnical companies, biostatisticians, physicians, clinical trial organizations and other medical professionals.
Construction Law, assisting with construction defect litigation, insurance claims, construction liens, real estate, employment issues, contract negotiation and construction litigation.
Business Law, forming limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships and other business formations. Assisting with mergers and acquisitions, the Law Offices of James W. Talbot can optimize your business’s potential. We effectively negotiate contracts, leases, employment agreements and independent contractor agreements. We represent manufacturing companies, professionals, and even tower crane inspectors.
Business Litigation. Licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Washington and Alaska, we are prepared to vigorously enforce our clients’ legal rights.
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Locations
We serve clients throughout the states of Washington and Alaska, with most located in the Puget Sound region including Seattle, Bellevue, Olympia, Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham. In Alaska, most clients are in the Anchorage area, but we travel as needed to meet the needs clients in Southeast Alaska including Juneau, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Sitka.
J. W. Talbot Bio Information
Jim Talbot is a 1986 graduate of Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where he majored in economics. After graduation, he lived and studied in Kyoto, Japan before returning to Seattle and obtaining a masters degree in international studies from the University of Washington in 1989. He attended the University of Washington School of Law where he obtained his J.D. in 1992. His first position out of law school was with Perkins Coie, where he was a member of the litigation group. He is licensed to practice in state and federal court in both Washington and Alaska.
Outside of the office, Jim enjoys downhill skiing in the winter, and sailing the inland waters of Western Washington in the summer.
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Specific Projects
Life Sciences. For our life sciences clients, we assist with all aspects of bringing new drugs to market, assisting clients through Phase I, Phase II and Phase three studies with the FDA. Typical projects include:
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Drafting nondisclosure agreements.
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Business formation, including new businesses, mergers and acquisitions.
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Contract drafting, including independent contractor agreements, master services agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements and new venture proposals.
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Intellectual property protection, including licensing agreements and trade secrets protection agreements.
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Construction Law. For our clients in the construction industry, we work with all aspects of public and private construction law. Typical projects include:
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- Contract drafting and negotiation. -Enforcement of lien rights
- Business formation, acquisition and merger.
- Bonding. -Surety work.
- Construction defect for homeowners and contractors.
- Working with subcontractors and general contractors to maximize bargaining power.
- Condominium conversions.
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Business Law. We work with a diverse array of clients involved with manufacturing, food services, professionals and others to protect their businesses and their bottom line. Typical projects include:
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- Business entity selection and formation, including limited liability companies, corporations and S-Corps.
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Litigation and mediation.
- Regulatory compliance with state and federal government.
- Mergers and acquisitions.
- IT licensing and protection.
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Business Litigation. With attorneys licensed in federal and state courts in Washington and Alaska, we can protect your legal rights. Recent litigation includes:
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- Construction defect disputes on behalf of homeowners and contractors.
- Enforcement of construction liens.
- Suing and defending on a performance bond for public works projects.
- Enforcing the terms of a trademark licensing agreement.
- Suing to enforce homeowners’ association CCRs.
- Employment disputes.
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