Michael M.K. Hemphill

Forming partnership and corporate entity structures for ventures both large and small; negotiating executive employment and compensation agreements; advising clients in various general business and start-up matters.

Representing a wide range of corporate and individual clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation including major contract and construction disputes, business torts, and insurance coverage disputes.

Representing owners, designers and contractors in some of the largest construction projects in the Pacific Northwest in recent years, including the Washington Convention Center Expansion, and the award-winning Seattle Central Library. Experience includes construction contract negotiation and drafting on behalf of owners and contractors, joint ventures and other development entities, as well as handling disputes at all levels of the state and federal courts in Washington.

Preparing wills, trusts, living wills, and other estate planning instruments.