Brettin Law Offices

Brettin Law Office represents individuals and businesses in transactions and disputes involving real property, business and franchise -- your advocate in matters concerning land; pre-sales and conveyances of single-family, condominium and townhome residences; real estate purchase & sale agreements ( REPSA ); for sale by owner ( FSBO ); Form 17; purchase options; real estate settlement procedures act ( RESPA ); liens; loan modification; foreclosures; foreclosure workouts; foreclosure rescue scams; short sales; title; easements & ownership issues; multi-family and commercial real estate sales & leasing; ground leases; real estate financing; unlawful detainer and landlord-tenant issues.Our business clients come to us with legal matters that include the formation of limited liability companies ( LLC ), closely held corporations, general & limited partnerships and other entities; business development, operations and governance; and the purchase & sale of closely held businesses. Our franchise practice includes franchise relations; franchise agreement negotiation, documentation and dispute resolution; and evaluation of Franchise Disclosure Documents ( FDD, formally the UFOC ) under the amended Franchise Rule and Washington State law.Lee Brettin, principal of Brettin Law Office, is an established, experienced real estate, business and franchise lawyer. Lee has practiced law in Seattle for over 17 years in both corporate counsel and private practice environments. For most of his career, Lee has worked with individual and institutional investors, shopping center owners and developers, retailers, franchisors and franchisees to expand their businesses, protect their interests, and realize their dreams.Today's business and investment environment is unlike anything our generation has experienced. If you are an individual displaced from his or her job, on the verge of losing your home, or a business owner in need of a legal professional who understands the impact that credit restriction, savings and investment account depletion, home equity loss, foreclosure, and the escalating costs of goods have on your business or personal life, then you are invited to call to discuss your legal needs and alternatives.Your needs always come first at Brettin Law Office. Clients include individuals, families, real estate brokers, developers, investors, property management companies, startup & growth oriented businesses, restaurants and entrepreneurs. Please call today for an initial free consultation to discuss your transaction or case.