Eric K Helmy

Eric K Helmy

3.2
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 24 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Business, Intellectual Property ... +2 more

1700 7th Ave, Seattle, WA

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Contingency

35%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2012

Limited license to appear with local counsel

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 24 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2001

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Northwest Business Law LLC

1700 7th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Eric K Helmy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

CURRENTLY SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICING LAW

Eric Helmy is SUSPENDED and under INVESTIGATION in OREGON Ethically irresponsible: distracted, uncommitted, condescending Negligent: did not execute critical tasks

Posted by Stuart Richter | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

simple 3000 dollar letter could not even do that

Do not use this Attorney run away he took my money and JUST VANISHED filing a complaint with the bar and attorney general of the State of Washington and better business bureau and getting a attorney to sue him.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2021 | Business

STAY AWAY FROM ERIC HELMY!!!

I requested a consultation regarding a situation I'm experiencing with my business. I am not well versed in business law, and I was just trying to understand the legalities around my situation, and perhaps if I needed representation. Right off the bat, Eric was rude, not informative, and kept putting... pressure on me to move forward with hiring him without me understanding if I needed representation or not. I kept telling him I'm not exactly sure if I'm at a place where I need representation, and that is why I was inquiring in the first place. He kept responding with an attitude, saying "What do you want?" This guy is your run of the mill, high pressure lawyer that doesn't care about you, but only cares about making as much money off you as he can, while spending as little time as possible actually helping you. I've worked with many attorneys, this guy was by far the worst I've ever had to interact with. Do yourself a favor, find a lawyer that is at least a decent human being.

Posted by Gillian | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Great Attorney

Eric Helmy is a very professional lawyer who provided me with the litigation services that I needed to resolve my case. He is reliable, fast, and hard-working. I would recommend Eric to anyone that needs a business attorney.

Posted by Chris & Bonnie Ramirez | January 22, 2010

Review for Eric Helmy

To all concerned... I would highly recommend Eric to any of my friends or family. Eric was extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient. MOST OF ALL...Eric possesses the abiltiy to think outside "the box" creating opportunites when things look bleak. We "interviewed" several attornies and ...Eric was in a league all his own. Thank you Eric for all you have done for us... Respectfully, Chris and Bonnie

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Ann McQuesten

Unknown lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with Eric for three years and learned a great deal from him. Eric is a dedicated, intelligent, and passionate attorney who truly cares about his clients and getting them the best possible outcome."

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Martin Gomez

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Eric for many years. He is a very competent attorney and an asset to the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Northwest Business Law Group LLC

2004 - 2009

Attorney, The Helmy Law Firm, P.C.

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Griffin & McCandlish

2001 - 2002

Associate, Blake & Duckler LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Oregon Trial Lawyers' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Verrinder v. Heffernan

Settled for policy limits

Al-Ameer v. Buessa

Settled before trial for $55,000

Buttes Development Group v. Thornburgh et al

Substantial settlement recovered.

Crosswhite v. Burney, Rigoni et al.

Final resolution pending.

Warner and Destination Resort Group

Successfully negotiated profitable buyout

Benton v. Tri-Met

Settled before trial

Bartlett Excavation et al. v. Crook County et al.

Trial pending

Eagle Peak LLC v. Crook County

Pre-trial motions and trial pending

Knappenberger v. Cook

Arbitration ruling for client dismissing case.

Knappenberger v. Cook

Arbitration ruling for client dismissing case.

Knappenberger v. Cook

Arbitration ruling for client dismissing case.

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Education

2004

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Legal Issues for Emerging Businesses

Employment law, intellectual property, and business formation concerns for new and emerging businesses

Publications

2000

Environmental Law Teeth for a paper tiger: redressing the deficiencies of the recovery provisions of the Endangered Species Act.

Languages

French

German

Spanish

Activity

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