Atty. Nathaniel L. Taylor
Nat serves as outside general counsel to a number of businesses and non-profit organizations. From choice of entity and raising capital, through commercialization to eventual succession or sale, he helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and make a lasting impact for their families and the community.
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Nathaniel L. Taylor is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1997), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1997) and University of Washington (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nat serves as outside general counsel to a number of businesses and non-profit organizations
- From choice of entity and raising capital, through commercialization to eventual succession or sale, he helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and make a lasting impact for their families and the community
- He regularly provides advice on employment agreements and noncompetes and assists in the preparation and negotiation in a number of commercial contracts
- For non-profits, he helps with formations, IRS applications, governance and fundraising compliance, intermediate sanctions avoidance, risk management, and all other issues in the life of a tax-exempt organization
- He has particular expertise in the unique legal issues of religious entities, including churches, private schools, and para-church ministries
- As a former litigator, he can make realistic risk assessments and does not shy away from difficult negotiations
- His broad experience helps him anticipate and avoid problems before they become expensive headaches for the client
- He has been voted a "Rising Star" six times by the readers of SuperLawyers
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Nathaniel L. Taylor is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Washington →
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Nathaniel L. Taylor is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nathaniel L. Taylor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Nathaniel L. Taylor is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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