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Mark Vincent Jordan
About Mark
Biography
I practice in the areas of commercial & corporate law with an emphasis on intellectual property, entertainment and corporations/limited liability companies. My commercial practice includes licensing, foreign & domestic distribution, trademark and copyright registration, prosecution and litigation. My corporate practice includes selection and formation of new businesses, nonprofits, associations, asset/stock purchases and financing. I have tried, arbitrated & mediated many commercial cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
30%
37 years
Intellectual Property
30%
37 years
Entertainment
20%
37 years
International Law
20%
37 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 36 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Bracepoint Law, P.S.
2775 Harbor Avenue SW, Suite D, Seattle, WA, 98126-2138
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Mark Vincent Jordan's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Best lawyer I ever had
This is the only lawyer that got back us on time and got everything done when Promised I would highly recommend Mark Jordan
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Emotionally Intelligent
I expect an attorney to be both knowledgeable and strategic. I consider emotional intelligence a bonus. Mark brought all three to the table. Mark met me where I was in the (not elegant) process of selling my half of my business and provided a steady keel to navigate the rough seas of “business di...
Posted by Chris | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Attorney that Understands Business and Client Needs
I have used Mark on multiple occasions and would highly recommend him. Mark does a great job of really understanding the clients needs and also explaining the pitfalls of various decisions that may be made. Mark has helped me through contracts, shareholder agreements, leasing, and litigation. I am...
Posted by Ella | August 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Great business partner
Mark is able to provide solid business advice tailored to the needs of the business. He asks the right questions and has provided solid guidance to date on a variety of topics.
Posted by Bob | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced, Reliable, Comfortable
My relationship with Mark began in 2012 and continues: New business formation; trademark services; business contracts and related documents. Furthermore, I refer many of my business clients to him to formalize business purchase Letters of Intent that that I have drafted. Mark is consistently ...
Mark Vincent Jordan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I recently had the opportunity to resolve a business dispute with Mark, who represented one of the owners. His expertise allowed the parties to quickly negotiate and focus on the best opportunity for a reasonable out of court resolution. I highly recommend Mark to anyone needing help in the area of business law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly competent and determined advocate for his clients."
"Mark has all the talent that you would ever want or need. What sets him apart is that it does not stop there. Mark brings a passion to his representation and to his clients' interests that sets him apart. He doesn't just get the client's business done, he gets the client's business. He dives in and learns everything he can so that he is not an outsider looking in, but a knowledgeable participant in his clients' decisions. If your business is more complicated or specialized than selling widgets, Mark is your guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, engaged, and a pleasure to be around."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very smart and has experience in providing services to a variety of business clients, including those with intelectual property, trademark or copyright issues, as well as any issues involving business formation, regulatory compliance and protection of trade secrets/unfair competition. Mark has a history of providing excellant results for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone needing any legal services in one of Mark's areas of legal expertise which, in addition to the above, includes the specialized area of entertainment law."
"Mark takes his cases seriously and cares about his clients. He's also very smart. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mark is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. His broad experience make him an excellent legal resource and trustworthy business advisor. I highly endorse Mark."
"A superb business attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America
2018
Chief Seattle Council - District Award of Merit, Boy Scouts of America
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Wood Badge, Boy Scouts of America
2011
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
1973
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
1972
Order of the Arrow - Brotherhood, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Wilderness First Aid Instructor, Emergency Care & Safety Institute
2013 - Present
Owner, Bracepoint Law, P.S.
2010 - Present
Co-Producer, The Periphery Project, LLC
2007 - Present
Arbitrator, King County Superior Court
2006 - Present
Co-Publisher, Lodestar Publishing, LLC
1997 - 1999
Of Counsel, Carney, Badley, Smith & Spellman, P.S.
1992 - 1997
Associate, Simburg, Ketter, Sheppard & Purdy
1989 - 1991
Associate, Gottesman Jones & Partners
Associations
2016 - Present
Seafair - Emergency Management GroupMedical Team
2014 - Present
The Summit at Snoqualmie - National Ski PatrolAlpine Patroller
2012 - Present
Chief Seattle Council - BSAAssistant Scoutmaster - Troop 282
2007 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Copyright Society of the USAAttorney Member
2005 - Present
International Trademark AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
King County Bar AssociationBusiness Assistance Panel
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Corporate, Business and Banking SectionsAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Washington State Lawyers for the ArtsVolunteer Attorney
1991 - Present
King County Bar AssociationFormer Chair
1991 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property, Business Law, Solo and Small Practice SectionsAttorney Member
1989 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2016 - 2023
Chief Seattle Council - Aquila DistrictVice Chairman
2014 - 2023
Chief Seattle Council - Aquila DistrictKlondike Derby Director and Co-Director
2013 - 2016
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionExecutive Committee Member
2013 - 2016
Chief Seattle Council - BSACubmaster Pack 793
2002 - 2007
Pacific Northwest Blues in the SchoolsPresident
2002 - 2009
Legal Action CenterPresident
Education
1989
Notre Dame Law School
LL.M - Master of Laws
1987
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Drafting & Reviewing Washington Business Agreements - National Webcast
Drafting Fundamentals: Essential Elements and Boilerplate Language; and Contract Ethics
2021
Music Law Nuts & Bolts 2021 - National Webcast
Music Copyright Fundamentals; and Ethical Issues In Music Law
2020
Film Law 101 - National Webcast
Trademarks, Trade Names and Trade Dress; Music in Film; and Film Law Ethics
2019
Startup Week Seattle
A Making Movies Metaphor for Sharpening Your Inner Mogul! An IP and Entertainment Law Perspective
2019
LLC or S-Corp? - National Webcast
Nontax Variances Between LLCs and S-Corporations; Upholding Ethical Standards in Entity Formation
2019
Entity Selection & Creation 101 - National Webcast
Drafting Entity Formation Documents; Building an Ethical Foundation
2017
Top 10 LLC Mistakes to Avoid in Everyday Business Practices - National Webcast
LLC Ethical Traps
2017
Music Law 101
Who's Who in the Music Industry; Trademarks/Trade Names/Trade Dress
2017
LLC or S-Corp? - National Webcast
Nontax Variances Between LLCs and S-Corporations; and Upholding Ethical Standards in Entity Formation
2017
Business Contracts: Top 8 Most Costly Mistakes
Initial Mistakes That Lead to Disputes (and How to Prevent Them); Representations and Warranties: Traps for the Unwary
2016
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section
The Ten Commandments of Fee Agreements: Making Your Fee Agreement a Blessing and not a Curse
2016
Brewery and Distillery Law in Washington
Critical Issues for Protecting Your Brewery/Distillery Brand
2015
Music Law: The Basics and Beyond
Rights of Publicity; Trademarks; and Who's Who in the Music Industry
2015
LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp or Partnership - National Webcast
Upholding Ethical Standards in Entity Formation Fiduciary Liability
2015
Business Section Monthly Meeting
Ethics in Entity Formation
2014
Practice Management Check-Up: Transforming Your Firm from Surviving to
Tips and Techniques for Collecting Past-Due Accounts
2014
Music Law 101
Intellectual Property Rights for Musicians
2013
The Essential Toolkit for the Solo and Small Practice
Ethical Challenges of Sharing Space with Non-Firm Members
2013
How to Start Your Own Law Firm: A Step by Step Approach
Infrastructure (office systems; flow of paper and work);
2013
2013 American International Toy Fair
“Start Me Up” - Business structures, the game of financing start-up businesses (including the latest on crowdsourcing!), and how to prioritize legal needs and use of legal counsel to make good business decisions on limited budgets.
2012
The Small Law Firm in Today's World
Alternative Fee Arrangements
2012
2012 Urban Craft Uprising
Intellectual Property and Design Issues
2012
2012 American International Toy Fair
Representing the Inventor - What to do When Someone Wants Your Idea!
2011
Successful Succession Planning:
Successful Succession Planning:
2011
New Trends, Tools and Tips: Keeping Your Practice Current
David vs. Goliath: How to Hold Your Own Against the Big Firms
2010
The Cost-Effective Small Office
Cost-Effective Marketing
2010
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
CPAs & Attorneys: Become Their Ally, Not Their Enemy
2010
Intellectual Property for Everyone
Right of Publicity Issues in Video Games
2009
Attorneys Fees in Washington
Attorneys Fees in Washington
2009
2009 Annual Meeting
The Interaction of Trademark Law and the Music Industry
2008
WSBA Intellectual Property Section Meeting
Copyright Law - Work for Hire
2008
Intellectual Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Attorney
Trademark Law
2008
BurleyCon
Entertainment Law for Artists
2007
WSAE's Annual Convention
Protecting Your Organization…Protecting Yourself
2006
Intellectual Property Law Institute
Intellectual Property Law Institute
2002
Tax and Legal Issues of Intellectual Property
International Tax Conference
2001
The Best of CLE 2001
Protecting IP Globally
2001
International Conference - A New Persepective of Global Proportion
Intellectual Property Basics
2000
Intellectual Property Issues in Venture Capital Transactions
Cross-Border Venture Capital Investments
2000
Business Aspects of E-Commerce
E-Commerce: Legal and Business Issues
1999
Standard Clauses in International Agreements
Drafting International Agreements
1999
International Intellectual Protecting & Marketing IP Globally
Going Global - A Real World View of International Transaction
1999
Drafting International Agreements
Drafting International Agreements
1995
Designing the International Transaction
Designing the International Transaction
1994
Intellectual Property in International Transactions
Intellectual Property in International Transactions
Publications
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Understanding S-Corp Taxation: What It Is And When To Use It
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Top Four Reasons To File As An S-Corporation
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Can Your Company Keep A Secret?
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Three Changes To Trade Secrets Law You Should Know About
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Is your non-compete agreement enforceable?
2019
Bracepoint Law Blog
Non-compete Agreements Part 2: Additional Requirements
2007
Lodestar Publishing
Attorneys Fees in Washington
1996
Consumer Protection Law
Doing Business in Washington State: Guide for Foreign Business
1995
Visual Arts and Legal Rights
On the Ground at 9
1993
Software Export Procedures Kit
Software Export Procedures Kit
1989
The King Can do Wrong: The Codification of the Restrictive Theory of Sovereign Immunity in the United States and United Kingdom
The King Can do Wrong: The Codification of the Restrictive Theory of Sovereign Immunity in the United States and United Kingdom
1986
Jurisdictional Survey of Tort Provisions of Washington's 1986 Tort Reform Action
22 Gonzaga Law Review 47 (1986/87
Languages
English