Welcome

Welcome to Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s blog page. Here, you are invited to strike up a conversation with Schwabe attorneys around discussion topics that are of interest to you and your business. These topics may range from the latest developments in a particular area of law to lighthearted commentary on places to grab a business lunch, and will continue to grow in quantity and scope. Whatever the topic, you will be sure to find helpful insight and relevant information. If you like what you’re reading, subscribe to any of these blogs and you’ll be instantly notified of updates and new entries.

As one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading law firms, our goal is to continually expand our service to our clients. Visit often, and feel welcome to share.

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Business Owner’s Guide to Litigation

The Business Owner’s Guide to Litigation blog is designed to help your business prevent and navigate the litigation process. From concrete guidance to avoid getting sued, to strategic options once a lawsuit begins, Schwabe attorneys provide practical steps to implement in operating your business. Drawing on the latest courtroom decisions as well as time-honored legal practices, the Business Owner’s Guide to Litigation blog is crafted to distill the essentials of the litigation process every business owner should understand.

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Northwest Condemnation Law

The Condemnation Law Blog highlights useful information and insights about key Northwest public projects involving government condemnation of private property. We emphasize issues of special interest to, and from the perspective of, private property owners. From time to time the Blog will provide updates and commentary regarding issues of importance in the law of eminent domain, the protection of private property rights, and related Constitutional principles. Our goal is to provide a resource for those who are concerned about these issues, and perhaps on occasion to provoke further discussion. Please be aware that the Condemnation Law Blog is not intended as a source of legal advice and should not be relied upon for that purpose.

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Dining Out

Our Dining Out blog focuses on the various restaurants, eateries and vendors within the Seattle area. You’ll be kept up-to-date on the Emerald City’s known and not-so-well-known dining options from the perspective of the Schwabe attorneys who have experienced them firsthand. Whether you’re looking for a place for a family meal, a romantic dinner evening, or the best place to get a pulled-pork sandwich, this blog will provide you with recent reviews and tips to best utilize what Seattle has to offer.* Bon appétit!
*As originally published in the King County Bar Bulletin.

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Northwest Construction Zone

Schwabe’s Northwest Construction Zone blog aims to keep readers up to date on legal issues facing contractors, developers and design professionals engaged in public and private construction and development, as well as address special issues that arise when doing business with the state and federal government. Schwabe’s construction, design and government contracting team represent clients throughout the Northwest and across the country. We will provide regular updates on new cases as well as statutory and rule changes at the state and federal levels that affect your business, and serve as a forum for questions and discussion about issues that are important to the design, construction and government contracting community. This blog is intended to be informational only, and should not be relied upon for specific legal advice.