$ 350-450 per hour
Brett Michael Spooner
About Brett
Biography
Brett Spooner is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Partner of Gravis Law, PLLC a National Law Firm with headquarters in Richland Washington. On a day to day basis Brett runs Gravis Law and dedicates much of his free time to the growth and expansion of small businesses and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Tri-Cities. As an angle investor, tech enthusiast, and serial entrepreneur, he merges his skills and interests to solve access-to-law problems.
Brett earned his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2013 after four years working in the legal and tech sector. At Gonzaga, he focused his studies on Business Law and Securities Regulation, working in the Business Law Clinic, and organized joint entrepreneurial and startup efforts across the community. Through law school he grew, started his first privately held investment company, and managed a national consulting company that provided software implementation, cybersecurity, and process management procedures to law firms and banks. After Gonzaga he jumped right into practice for himself and Founded Gravis Law, PLLC.
He is currently the Founder and CEO of Manage Squared, Inc. a software as a service company that makes legal case management software, and President of a co-working space called Fuse, where one of Gravis Law, PLLC’s offices is located. Further, because of his strong interest in economic development, he is on the Board of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce, Gesa Credit Union, Wildland Labs, Inc, and State of Motion, where he focuses his volunteer time with organizations that further the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Brett is passionate about spreading his knowledge about business with his community, he provides education openly to the community every change he gets; teaching about business and law at both Launch University, Fuse, Washington State University Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin Community College, where he lectures on topics such as entrepreneurship, business development, board development, millennials in the workforce, and private access to capital.
Brett’s goal is to solve accessibility issues in law, entrepreneurship, and economic development across the nation. He is a serial entrepreneur himself and seeks to achieve a healthy balance between real world business experience and the legal profession. To attain this harmony, he is actively engaged in multiple philanthropic works, investment funds, commercial real estate development, and private business endeavors ranging from a solar-powered distillery to software as a service company.
When Brett is not immersed in the business community of the Tri-Cities, he spends time with his wife and daughters. He also enjoys mountain biking, hunting, golf, and writing science fiction. He believes most in the national activation of local community impact, and capitalism for cause.
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Licensed in Washington for 12 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Gravis Law, PLLC
503 Knight St., Suite A, Richland, WA, 99352-7815
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Brett Michael Spooner's Reviews
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Posted by Grant | June 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Small Business's Best Friend
I work with Brett and the team at Gravis Law exclusively. From drafting operating agreements, shareholder communications, incorporation articles, to assistance with vesting tables, and being extremely responsive and diligent you'll be hard-pressed to find a better firm in a 100 miles.
Posted by Becca | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgeable Attorney with Solid Business Perspective
I worked with Brett consistently for three years while I was at Flex Rental Solutions. He provided both the owners and company management with excellent advice, helped us navigate growing global company legal challenges, and helped us get our terms & conditions in appropriate shape. We ultimately ret...
Posted by Casey | May 31, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Attorney I can trust
Brett has helped me in entity formation, creation of operating agreements, and with my company acquiring another company. He was extremely knowledgeable in these areas and put in the time to learn things he wasn't already familiar with. I appreciated his candidness when we got into an area he wasn't ...
Posted by Justin Jones | April 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very knowledgable, great to work with
Brett did an excellent job explaining all the options for our Estate and Trust planning- we ended up with an excellent solution at a very reasonable price- highly recommended.
Posted by Brendan Q. | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended
Brett and everyone he works with are great. He helped us incorporate and has met with us several times (even before we had hired him) to answer questions and help us through the process. Overall, working with Brett has been a fantastic experience. His wisdom and expertise have been invaluable, an...
Brett Michael Spooner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brett is clearly dedicated to his practice and his clients. I endorse this lawyer and would recommend him to anyone looking for a business lawyer. He is a highly respected professional in the local legal and business community."
"Brett is an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable on all legal aspect impacting business. He has a passion for our community and its entrepreneurial efforts. I have work together with Brett on matters. He is a trustworthy attorney. I can confidently refer clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is passionate about helping individuals recognize and obtain their goals. Brett’s knowledge of the law coupled with his own passion for entrepreneurship makes him a unique and valuable resource for any client. I highly recommend Brett Spooner for anyone looking for a business attorney."
"Brett is not just a great attorney with a strong, entrepreneurial background, but he is also a highly resourceful business owner. This unique combination puts him in a position to provide help to businesses, large and small, in a way not many other lawyers can. I've shared cases with Brett and he is one of the few attorneys I trust referring my own clients to when I can't help them myself."
"Brett, is one of the smartest people I know, and he cares about his clients."
"Brett's passion for entrepreneurship is remarkable, and his hard work and talent in building his own businesses is mirrored in his capacity as an attorney and as a counselor for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Brett has been a great attorney to toss around ideas with and uses a practical approach to resolve legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brett Spooner’s knowledge of the law in combination with his background in computer science and business start-ups gives him a unique understanding of the inner workings and specific needs of his business clients, especially those in the tech fields. He is active in the community and a proponent of local businesses. I highly recommend Brett Spooner for anyone looking for a business attorney."
"Brett is a motivated and thorough professional. From complex business solutions to a simple entity formation, Brett will assist you in solving your business needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding professional."
"I've had the opportunity to work with Brett on a variety of matters over the past few years and he continually impresses me with his capabilities. He is a well rounded attorney who has both legal and real life experience starting, operating, and growing businesses."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Brett to be a smart, hardworking, and detail-oriented attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Business and Corporate Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Young Professional 2018, Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
2015
Member of the Year, Fuse, SPC
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder - CEO and Managing Partner, Gravis Law, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Rule 9 Intern, Gonzaga University & Gonzaga Law School Business Clinic
2008 - 2018
Founder - Fund Manager, Gravis Group, LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Tri-City Regional Chamber of CommerceExecutive Committee
2015 - Present
Gesa Credit UnionBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Tri-City Regional Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Wildland Labs, Inc.Chairman
2013 - Present
Tri-Cities Startup Weekend AlumniOrganizer
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Fuse, SPCChairman
2013 - Present
Fuse, SPCExecutive Committee
Education
2013
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Washington State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Benton County office of Public Defense CLE
Operating a Successful Law Practice in the Digital Age
2017
CLE
Advising Technology Startups 101
2016
TriConf
Coworking and Business
2016
Rotary Event
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Economic Development
2015
YPTC
Board Ready
2015
TriConf
Crowd Funding for Startups
2015
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Coworking
2014
Chamber Business Development University
Business Mysteries Decoded: Setting Your Business Up for Success
2014
Board Ready Tri-Cities
Board Ready
2012
Corporate Securities Practice-Then and Now Symposium
Corporate Law Symposium
2011
The Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act
Business Law Symposium
Publications
2015
Gravis Law, PLLC Blog
Business Entities
2015
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Languages
French
English
Spanish