Reviewed by Kim Sandher, attorney licensed in Washington, K&S Canon PLLC. Last reviewed July 2026. September 2026: reverified the current..
Author: Kim Sandher
Benefits of forming an LLC in Washington State
Reviewed by Kim Sandher, JD, Seattle University School of Law. Admitted in Washington 2010, WSBA #42630. Last reviewed July 2026…
When do you need a letter of intent to buy commercial property in Washington?
Reviewed by Kim Sandher, JD, Seattle University School of Law, admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2010. Last..
When should a new LLC apply for a federal trademark?
Reviewed by Kim Sandher, JD, Washington State Bar No. 42630. Last reviewed August 2026. August 2026: first publication. USPTO fee..
Puget Sound industrial real estate in 2026: how a commercial real estate attorney protects buyers and sellers in a shifting market
The Puget Sound industrial market does not look like it did three years ago. Vacancy is up, recent quarters have..
Early termination clauses in Washington commercial leases: what they mean for tenants and landlords
Early termination clauses control the most expensive flexibility in a commercial lease. The clause looks small on the page. The..
Why you should not rely on AI to write your commercial lease (and what it actually misses)
Consider this hypothetical: a Seattle entrepreneur signs a five-year lease for a flex industrial space in SoDo. The lease was..
What your property manager legally cannot do for you in Washington (and when you actually need an attorney)
Most commercial property owners assume their property manager can handle whatever comes up. The manager collects the rent, handles the..
Seattle’s Proposition 2 raised the B&O tax. Here’s what commercial landlords and their tenants should understand.
Here’s what changed on January 1, 2026: Seattle’s business and occupation tax rates went up, the exemption threshold shifted, and..
Seattle is rezoning 30 neighborhood centers. If you own commercial retail nearby, here’s what changes.
Seattle is creating 30 new neighborhood centers as part of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. If you own commercial retail..