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Jorge R.
**Bio:** My name is Jorge Ramos, and I am an experienced family law attorney practicing since 2011. Over the years, I have honed my skills and knowledge in family law, having worked with prestigious law firms before establishing my own solo practice. My expertise spans a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. I am dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate legal representation, ensuring that my clients receive the support and guidance they need during challenging times. My commitment to excellence and client-focused approach have earned me a reputation as a trusted advocate in the field of family law.
"Jorge's gave a thorough and complete analysis of my document. Turn around time was superb. Highly recommend."
Cherie M.
Dedicated attorney with contract experience in Washington, Virginia, and Kansas.
"I was very pleased with Cherie. The work was done in a timely fashion and was exactly what I needed. I intend to hire her again in the very near future."
Elizabeth J.
Libby Jamison founded E. Grace Law Firm after nearly two decades practicing law across federal agencies, private firms, and nonprofit organizations. She has advised at the highest levels of government and built a career defined by tackling complex, high-stakes legal and policy challenges. Her practice focuses on business, employment, veteran, and family law matters, drawing on her wide scope of experience including nearly seven years as counsel at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her legal experience spans federal agency counsel, firm ownership, and nonprofit work. She is licensed to practice in California and Washington and was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Beyond legal practice, she has led as a nonprofit president, chaired a U.S. Chamber of Commerce economic empowerment zone, and served on an American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel. Her work has been recognized by: Mighty 25 Awardee (2023) Changemaker of the Year, Military.com (2019) Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar (2019)
"I needed a consult/cease & desist letter and Elizabeth was perfect. Her draft hit the exact balance between diplomatic and defense. Highly recommended."
September 22, 2023
Wilberforce A.
Wilberforce Agyekum is an attorney with 16 years of experience practicing in areas of contracts, immigration, and criminal law. Wilberforce received a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington Adventist University, and Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law.
December 4, 2023
McCoy S.
P. McCoy Smith is the Founding Attorney at Lex Pan Law LLC, a full-service technology and intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A and Opsequio LLC, an open source compliance consultancy. Prior to his current position, he spent 20 years in the legal department of a Fortune 50 multinational technology company as a business unit intellectual property specialist; among his duties was setting up the free & open source legal function and policies for that company. He preceded his in-house experience with 8 years in private practice in a large New York City-based boutique intellectual property law firm, working simultaneously as a U.S. patent litigator and U.S. patent prosecutor. He was also a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office prior to attending law school. He is licensed to practice law in Oregon, California & New York and to prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office; he is also a registered Trademark and Patent Agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. He has degrees from Colorado State University (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, with honors), Johns Hopkins University (Masters of Liberal Arts) and the University of Virginia (Juris Doctor). While in private practice, and continuing into his in-house career, he taught portions of the U.S. patent bar exam for a long-standing and well-known patent bar exam preparation course, and from 2014-2020 was on the editorial board of the Journal of Open Law, Technology & Society (JOLTS), and starting in 2023 will be on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Quarterly Journal (AIPLAQJ). He is the author or co-author of chapters on open source and copyright and patents in “Open Source Law, Policy & Practice” (2022, Oxford University Press). He lectures frequently around the world on free and open source issues as well as other intellectual property topics.
Adam T.
Legal professional with 10+ years of Fortune 500 in-house and AmLaw 50 law firm experience in crafting multi-pronged litigation, regulatory, and public policy strategies and negotiating pioneering, high-stakes global cloud services and digital content distribution deals.
September 4, 2024
Jonathan W.
Jonathan Wright offers 30+ years of legal and business expertise to clients seeking a trusted advisor. His experience as a CEO and General Counsel for tech, healthcare, and biotech companies enables him to provide seasoned guidance on complex contracts, strategic agreements, and business transactions. Whether you're starting a company, navigating financings, or handling day-to-day corporate legal needs, Jonathan offers valuable insights and support.
April 22, 2025
Tyler J.
I am an attorney licensed in California and Washington State with 4 years of experience. I spent three (3) years at a national law firm in the litigation practice section in the Los Angeles and Orange County offices. My experience also includes my current position of general counsel for a credit card processing company in Washington. I have been in this role for just over one (1) year. My expertise includes commercial litigation, securities litigation, FINRA arbitration, employment law, and general corporate law matters.
Cory B.
Over 10 years as a practicing attorney. Experience in both transactional and litigation matters, with a strong focus on commercial and residential real estate, contract law, business law, estate planning, and probate. Proven success in managing complex legal matters such as title disputes, real estate transactions, business and property acquisitions and sales, due diligence, property management, commercial leasing, evictions, probate disputes, and estate planning. Known for exceptional written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and the ability to guide clients through intricate and high-pressure situations. Ability to analyze and resolve issues efficiently and effectively with a strong focus on client relations and efficient resolution of legal matters.
October 8, 2025
Katherine B.
Attorney and former in-house counsel with 15+ years of leadership and project management experience in corporate & business law, risk management, compliance, strategy, and regulatory oversight in the private and federal sectors. Primary areas of practice are corporate governance & business law, compliance & financial services regulation, transformation & change management, regulatory response & remediations, consumer regulation & employment law, and conduct / ethics & investigations at regional, large and complex corporations. My experience includes banking, payment & ecommerce regulations, trade & product law, consumer regulations, employment & labor law, contracts and privacy laws. I have extensive experience advising firms on consumer protection and regulatory law, and I have specialized experience with firms engaging in large-scale transformations and remediations. I am admitted to the Washington State Bar Association and licensed to practice law, I am a Federal Reserve System commissioned Examiner, and I am a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM). At Phoenix Law PLLC, I advise individual clients and provide legal and regulatory guidance, corporate counsel services, as well as strategic consulting services to businesses. I leverage my unique experience and skillset to provide innovative solutions and achieve favorable results, with the goal of empowering clients to move successfully forward. www.phoenixlawpllc.com kbrandt@phoenixlawpllc.com
Neil R.
Neil Rust is a transactional attorney with almost four decades of experience ranging across a broad range of fields, including M&A, finance, structured finance, VC and general corporate. Before moving to Oregon, Mr. Rust was a partner at the Los Angeles office of an international law for 26 years and the Century City office of a national law firm for 5 years. During his big firm tenure, Neil Rust gathered experience across multiple industries and enjoys counselling clients as much as drafting and negotiating.
Grace C.
May 12, 2026
Grace C.
I’m Grace E. Carlson, an intellectual property & transactional attorney, founder of aTMospheric IP, LLC, with over 6 years of combined law firm and in-house experience. I help businesses, startups, creators, and entrepreneurs draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts while protecting their brands and innovations. My expertise includes SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, licensing contracts, vendor and partnership agreements, as well as comprehensive trademark strategy, copyright matters, AI-related IP issues, and technology transactions. I’ve supported global companies including Robinhood, Iron Mountain, and Microsoft, and provided flexible in-house counsel through Axiom Law across fintech, SaaS, consumer goods, and data center industries. Known for translating complex legal issues into clear, practical solutions, I focus on delivering contracts that reduce risk, support go-to-market strategies, and scale with your business. Whether you need a custom SaaS agreement, trademark-integrated contracts, or AI compliance review, I provide responsive, business-minded counsel. Bar Admissions: Washington (2020) & Oregon (2021) J.D., Seattle University School of Law Let’s get your contracts and IP protections done right — efficiently and effectively.
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Employee Rights
Severance Agreement
Washington
Can a severance agreement be enforced if I feel pressured to sign it due to a short timeframe and lack of legal counsel?
I recently lost my job and was presented with a severance agreement by my employer. However, I feel pressured to sign it because the company has given me a short timeframe to review and accept the agreement, and I do not have access to legal counsel to help me understand the terms and potential implications. I am concerned that if I sign the agreement without fully understanding it, I may be waiving important rights or benefits that I am entitled to. Can a severance agreement be enforced under these circumstances?
Merry K.
My answer depends on many factors. First, if you are an "at will" employee (no employment contract), the employer can fire you for zero reason and with zero notice, and you have no rights unless you can prove that the employer is violating state or federal law (such as firing you for illegal discriminatory reasons, for submitting a safety complaint, or something similar). If you do have an employment contract, or possibly if you are 40 or older, you have the right to be given 21 days to review a severance proposal. I suggest that you submit a proposal here on Contracts Counsel, with a short turnaround, and ask an employment attorney to review the proposal and your employment situation with you. I generally engage in this sort of review myself, but, unfortunately, am not available until the end of January. Another option is to find an attorney through this national employee's attorney organization: NELA.org In either case, prepare yourself to pay $300 - $500 for a thorough review and discussion. Good luck to you.
Employee Rights
Employment Termination Letter
Washington
Can an employer fire an employee without providing a reason?
I recently found myself in a situation where I was terminated from my job without any explanation or reason provided by my employer. I had been with the company for several years and had always received positive feedback on my performance, so I was completely blindsided by the sudden termination. I have been trying to understand if it is legal for an employer to fire an employee without giving any reason, as it feels unjust and unfair.
Merry K.
I am so very sorry to hear about your termination. Unfortunately, "at will" employers can discipline or even terminate employees for zero reason and with zero advance notice. They can increase or decrease wages, work locations, job duties, etc, without consulting you. They are not required to provide notice of problems or training, for that matter. Employers can be total jerks. . There are exceptions: . • The employer cannot violate a law, or ask you to violate a law. For example, if you are were fired because of your race and/or sex and/or sexual orientation, and not just because of your competency level, you have the right to file discrimination complaints with the state (Washington State Human Rights Commission) and federal anti-discrimination agencies. Or, if you have filed a wage and hour complaint or worker’s compensation claim, you can’t be retaliated against. • Some courts have also held that employers can't violate their own policies/terms in employment handbooks. • Employees of most governmental agencies are entitled to a hearing to contest disciplinary measures or termination. Now, I've only written about "at will" employment so far. If you had an employment contract, the employer must follow the contract terms prior to firing you. I hope that this information is helpful to you. I have worked in the field of general employment law, and also employment discrimination, for more years than I can count - even before law school.
Employee Rights
Physician Employment Agreement
Washington
Physician employment agreement voting rights?
I am a physician who is currently being offered a position at a hospital and I have been asked to sign an employment agreement. I am interested in understanding my voting rights as a physician under this agreement, as I want to ensure I have a say in decisions that will affect my practice. I am seeking legal advice to ensure I understand the terms of the agreement and what rights it grants me.
Merry K.
You would be wise to request that an attorney review the proposed employment agreement before you sign. In addition to ensuring that you would have voting rights, there are numerous other terms that should be carefully reviewed, such as non-compete language if and when you leave employment; TRAP language (usually requiring an employee to reimburse the employer if the employee receives training during his or her employment); terms and conditions of employment (such as schedule, work type, and duties); vacation hours; how disputes will be resolved; and, sometimes, future severance.
Employee Rights
Complaint Letter
Washington
Can I file an EEOC complaint if I believe I have experienced workplace discrimination based on my gender?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a potential EEOC complaint I am considering filing against my employer due to what I believe is gender-based discrimination. I have been working at a small tech company for the past two years, and I have noticed a pattern of unequal treatment and opportunities given to male employees compared to female employees. This includes being passed over for promotions, receiving lower pay than my male counterparts with similar qualifications and experience, and being subjected to derogatory comments and harassment. I have tried addressing these issues internally but have not seen any significant changes, so I am now considering filing an EEOC complaint. I would like to know if I have a valid case and what steps I should take to proceed with the complaint.
Merry K.
If there are at least 8 employees, you can file a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission; if there are at least 15 employees, you can ALSO file with the EEOC (HRC will do this for you if you ask when you file with them). If you work in certain large cities in WA, you can also file with city or county anti-discrimination agencies. Evaluating your complaint is something that I can't do through this question/answer format, but from what you've said so far, it sounds as though you have a valid complaint - I'm not sure, however, whether you can file in regards to anything that happened more than 180 days ago (but may be able to include that if it's part of a pattern/practice). I don't know whether any of the other WA attorneys signed up with CC have my level of employment and discrimination experience, but you can find such attorneys through NELA.org, a national organization of employment attorneys. I also want to let you know that when you file with a government agency, the agency is neutral; they don't represent you. Also, there are long, long waits, and they will try to push you toward a fast settlement. It is a mandatory prerequisite to file with EEOC prior to filing an employment discrimination case in federal court, but for state court there are no such prerequisites. I'm not taking new work until the end of October and no longer engage in litigation, but would be happy to review the situation with you as part of a Contracts Counsel project in late September as a one-hour or so consultation. Unfortunately, I won't have any real free time until then. Merry A. Kogut keypenlaw@gmail.com
Employee Rights
Settlement Agreement
Washington
Are there caps on damages in settlement agreements?
I am a small business owner who is in the process of settling a dispute with a former employee. The employee is claiming a certain amount of damages, which I believe is excessive. I am interested in finding out if there are any caps on damages that can be included in a settlement agreement, as I would like to come to an agreement that is fair and reasonable for both parties.
Merry K.
In Washington, there are no punitive damages. Employment resolutions are usually based on some percentage or multiple of a person's salary. It is your job to reach a settlement that is fair and reasonable for you, not for a litigant against you (that's their job, not yours). If you are having difficulty resolving this dispute, you may want to consider mediation. Before you pay the employee, be sure to have them sign a full and complete release of all current and future liability and claims against you individually, your business, your heirs; etc. Also, if you have business insurance, it's possible you are entitled to a free attorney to represent you in this dispute.
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