Business and Commercial Law
Helping Companies Achieve Success
At Allen Carlson PLLC, we advise companies at every stage of the business cycle, from initial formation and growth to maturity and succession planning. We are experienced commercial lawyers focused on providing the legal clarity and business insight our clients need to be successful.
Whether you are looking to launch a new enterprise or finance the expansion of an existing operation, our team will guide you to the best possible result. We believe that your business is our business and we aim to meet your company's legal goals — whatever they may be. Our attorneys understand today's business environment and strive to anticipate and resolve the unique and diverse challenges confronting our clients.
Areas of Practice
Allen Carlson advises corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities operating across a wide range of industries. We offer a diversified practice dedicated to assisting our clients with a full spectrum of commercial and business law matters, including:
- Formations and dissolution
- Operating agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Business reorganization and restructuring
- Contract disputes
- Creditors’ rights
- Financings
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Licensing and distribution agreements
- Litigation
- Shareholder and buy-sell agreements
- Employment and non-compete agreements
- Stock purchase agreements
- Dispute resolution
- Lender liability
- Startup
- Trademark filings
Partnering with Our Business Clients to Solve Challenging Legal Issues
At Allen Carlson PLLC, we work side by side with our clients to identify workable solutions for both day to day legal issues and longer-term challenges. We think differently and take pride in developing new and innovative approaches that achieve desired outcomes in order to provide added value for our clients.
For us, the attorney-client relationship is a true partnership in which we join with our clients to share our experiences, judgment, and perspectives. In doing so, we create lasting relationships where clients trust that we know their businesses and have the capability and resources to meet their evolving needs.
Taking an Individualized Approach to Commercial Matters
When you work with our firm, you will discover that we take the time to craft customized solutions for difficult legal challenges. Our advice is tailored to the individual business transaction, whether drafting and negotiating a routine contract or structuring a complex merger or acquisition. Our objective is to ensure that your interests are properly protected.
While we strive to identify and address problems in advance, conflicts are inevitable in the business world. When a business dispute surfaces, we work collectively with our clients to develop a legal strategy that is tailored for their individual situation. In most cases, the strategy is to resolve the matter before it escalates into costly litigation. However, there are times when a negotiated agreement is not feasible, and litigating the dispute is in the best interests of our client. In these situations, we vigorously advocate on behalf of our clients’ interests.
To learn more about the business and commercial services offered at Allen Carlson, we invite you to schedule a meeting with a member of our team by phoning our Tacoma, WA offices at 253-212-2599.