$ 350-400 per hour
About Erik
Biography
I advise on commercial real estate leasing, development, finance and business transactions. My clients value my responsiveness, availability, expertise, knowledge and experience. My career includes service through leading Seattle law firms and as general counsel to small real estate development firms. I am both a licensed attorney and real estate broker. Along the way, I have founded two Seattle based social venture organizations - CDL Recycle () and TisBest Philanthropy ().
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Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
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Location
EGM Real Estate
2255 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126
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Erik G Marks's Reviews
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Posted by Matt | November 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Erik has helped me navigate several challenging situations with the highest level of skill and integrity.
I first hired Erik to advise us about an office lease in a downtown Seattle tower that we had chosen after more than 6 months of looking and close to 50 space-tours with brokers. Ultimately, based in part on Erik's helpful advice, we decided not to complete that lease transaction. Along the way Eri...
Posted by Adam | May 11, 2010
An Attorney & Adviser
Erik has been representing me in real estate transactions for 4 years on dozens of deals. He is: responsive, clear headed, an excellent communicator, a source of advice and business acumen, reasonable, and caring.
Erik G Marks's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erik is an incredibly smart and experienced lawyer. But what sets him apart is his experience as an entrepreneur and executive. He brings his intellect, legal expertise, and in-the-trenches business experience to every problem he solves. As a result, his clients get great practical and strategic results. I look forward to working with him again."
"Erik's the best kind of lawyer in that he's going to make it his business to understand the context, so as to better customize the legal advice to make the best of the opportunities presented by the transaction, situation or matter. Great rapport and a smooth collaborator. Go see Erik!"
"I refer all people with real estate questions or problems to Erik. He handles all cases expertly and cost effectively!"
"I have worked with Erik, both as a former partner in my current firm and on more recent projects. He is thoughtful, careful and scrupulous about detail. He understands the business realities of a project as well as the legal needs. Nothing in any document escapes his notice, and he will make sure every document is properly done. Add to this mix the fact he is a great person and a solid team player on projects."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Erik for over twenty years as a colleague at the same firm, and as co-counsel on several matters. Eric is not only highly knowledgeable, but has a very creative mind."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Best Nonprofit Startup, Seattle 2.0
2002
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, EGM Real Estate
2006 - 2010
General Counsel, EDG Commercial Real Estate
1997 - 2007
Partner, Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
1993 - 1996
Associate, Perkins Coie
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Washington Real Estate Section
Social Venture Partners
Social Venture Network
Member
2002 - 2002
Legal Services ClinicBoard of Directors
2002 - 2002
Belden ClubPresident
Education
1993
Harvard Law School
J.D., highest honors
1989
Williams College
BA, highest honors
Speaking Engagements
2002
CLE
Purchase and Sale Agreements
2002
CLE
LLC's - Formation and Operating Issues
2002
CLE
Advanced Issues in Landlord Tenant Law
Publications
N/A
Washington Real Property Deskbook
Contributing Author
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers