Realizing that the people and businesses of Southwest Washington have needs which may be unique from those in Portland, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt opened an office in Vancouver. For more than 20 years, Schwabe attorneys have remained committed to serving Vancouver, Clark County, and all of Southwest Washington through a dedicated involvement in civic, charitable and professional organizations. We believe in developing professional and personal relationships which benefit our clients as well as the community in which we live and work. Given Southwest Washington’s rapid growth in recent years, Schwabe’s Vancouver legal team offers a broad spectrum of services to assist both emerging and established companies in responding to today’s accelerated business environment.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Schwabe’s litigation practice emphasizes commercial and business disputes, construction, employment, probate, real estate -- including boundary and easement disputes -- environmental, and land use matters. Our litigators have a notable depth of experience in jury and bench trials, arbitrations, administrative procedures, mediations and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Real Estate, Land Use and Construction. Our lawyers represent developers, builders, landlords, investors and owners of real estate projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, resort, and mixed use, both urban and suburban. Our lawyers are fully involved in key real estate and construction industry trade organizations that benefit our clients. We also handle constitutional claims affecting landowners’ rights including free speech, due process, takings and equal protection.

Employment and Labor. We represent both private and public sector employers in all aspects of employment law and labor relations. We advise management in a broad spectrum of employment matters, including discrimination cases, wrongful termination litigation, and wage and hour issues. While our practice emphasizes preventive counseling to avoid claims, our labor group also has extensive trial experience.

Estate Planning and Probate. Our estate planning lawyers design simple and complex estate plans, solve sophisticated tax problems, and identify and settle issues in estate and trust administration. For individuals and institutions faced with the complicated responsibilities of acting as trustees of a will or trust, Schwabe lawyers can act as guides and advisors to the probate and trust administrative process.

Business Formation and Transactions. We have broad-based experience with the laws and business practices affecting businesses and entrepreneurs in an expansive range of industries. Our practice includes business formation and corporate governance.

Municipal Law and Government Relations. Our attorneys are experienced in representing Washington cities and special purpose municipal districts for over 20 years. We advise these entities generally, in their day-to-day activities, including public meetings and public disclosure, contracting, interlocal agreements and municipal powers. We also consult in more specialized areas such as land use, condemnation, industrial development districts and bonds, and environmental law. The insight we can provide in this area of law is a “big picture” analysis which includes all aspects of an issue, from legal advice to political considerations.