Estate Planning and Probate

Mullavey, Prout, Grenley & Foe, LLP, has one of the largest probate practices in King County. Our attorneys frequently respond to requests to be expert witnesses and to give seminars in estate planning. We have the experience and knowledge to assist people of varied means -- from modest to wealthy -- in the creation of plans and documents for the transference of wealth between spouses and from generation to generation. Care is given to the transfer of business interests, to gifting plans and trusts (to minimize taxation), to avoidance of probate for out-of-state assets, to charitable giving, and to planning for minor heirs.

Business

The attorneys of Mullavey, Prout, Grenley & Foe, LLP, have an extensive background in meeting the needs of small and medium-size businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, representing more than 800 business entities annually. We provide a full range of corporate and business services, including formation of limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations, maintaining corporate records, purchase and sale agreements, buy-sell agreements, and complex transactional agreements. Our attorneys have the experience to help clients in many types of businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, marine services, construction services, maritime, and fishing vessel ownership. We understand the challenges of running a business, and can help you achieve your business objectives.

Admiralty and Maritime Law

With many years in Ballard tuned to the pulse of the Northwest and Alaska maritime and fishing industries, our firm provides an extensive array of litigation and business services including vessel and fishing right transactions, crew contracts, maritime liens and collections, maritime claims, and fishing rights claims and appeals. Clients benefit greatly from our firm's insider knowledge of maritime and fishing issues. Our team of attorneys includes members with personal experience in commercial fisheries, maritime insurance, and vessel ownership, as well as mechanical and regulatory expertise from the vessel owner's perspective.

Construction Law

If you have a construction-related issue or transaction, give us a call. Our construction law practice represents owners, architects and engineers, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with respect to construction contracts, lien claims, arbitration, public works matters, the presentation and defense of claims, assistance with project documentation, loan agreements, and bonds. Our attorneys have the varied and extensive experience and expertise to help you gain a successful outcome.

Personal Injury

Our attorneys defend or prosecute persons and companies in general insurance-related claims, including cases involving major injury, fatality, or wage or economic loss resulting from automobile collisions, fishing vessel mishaps, construction accidents, and faulty products.

Real Estate

Our real estate practice offers services for both commercial and residential investors, operators, and developers in the areas of real estate closings, purchases and sales, tax-free real estate exchanges, easements, deeds of trust and mortgages, boundary disputes, leases (especially commercial and industrial), title insurance, and zoning.

Litigation and Appellate Practice

Mullavey, Prout, Grenley and Foe, LLP, attorneys litigate in a broad array of legal areas, including personal injury, maritime, construction, real estate, and product liability. Our litigators also participate as arbitrators for the King County Superior Court arbitration program and are admitted to practice in all State of Washington courts as well as in federal courts, and courts in the states of Texas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California. Our attorneys handle appeals at federal, state and administrative court levels.

Administrative Law

Mullavey, Prout, Grenley & Foe, LLP, represents clients before federal, state, and local administrative agencies to resolve disputes and regulate business activities. Our attorneys' experience includes federal and state fisheries claims and appeals, construction, and land use proceedings.

Collections

Mullavey, Prout, Grenley and Foe can provide the assistance you need in the collection of funds relating to business or real estate transactions, court settlements, etc.

Family Law

Our attorneys offer legal service and advice on domestic matters for married and unmarried couples and for individuals, including dissolutions and prenuptial agreements.

Insurance

Mullavey, Prout, Grenley and Foe has many years of experience representing our clients concerning automobile, casualty, fire, marine, medical, and products liability insurance issues.