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Business and Commercial Law Attorneys

Members of Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews have devoted a substantial portion of their practices to serving the needs of our business and corporate clients. The lawyers have incorporated hundreds of businesses; sought recovery for and defended businesses in commercial litigation; and advised, mediated, negotiated and resolved scores of partnership, business, and real estate disputes.

Our business and commercial law practice has grown as Snohomish County and the surrounding area has grown. Through dedication, focus, hard work, creative strategic planning, and skilled representation in resolution of business and commercial disputes, our attorneys have saved our business clients from millions of dollars in exposure and liability.

Our business and commercial law practice

Our attorneys serve corporations and closely-held companies, including those involved in the real estate and construction industries. We also provide legal services to non-profit corporations and professional practice groups, representing optometrists, accountants, dentists, and other professional organizations in transactions and resolution of disputes. Services we provide include the following:

  • Commercial and private contracts: helping clients avoid litigation through drafting, contract review, and negotiation; representing clients in commercial litigation and general contract litigation
  • Small business formation: Assisting new ventures in selection of a form of entity (limited liability company (LLC), partnership, corporation, or other form of entity) that limits exposure to risk while preserving flexibility
  • Business and commercial dispute resolution
  • Business succession planning

If you would like to speak with a member of the firm about our services in business and commercial law, or have any other question about our practice, please contact our office. There is no charge for your initial call.


Attorneys at CNRWA, from the firm's offices in Everett, provide sophisticated litigation services to clients in Washington State and federal courts, and, for select cases, nationwide. CNRWA's Snohomish County practice primarily serves clients in the region from Seattle to Bellingham, including Everett, Snohomish, Marysville, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Mukilteo, Monroe, Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Shoreline, Edmonds, Issaquah, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Mill Creek, Coupeville, Oak Harbor, Langley, and others throughout King County and Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, Kitsap, and San Juan counties.