Atty. Robert B. Van Cleve
Robert B. Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, securities and 6 other areas of law.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Van Cleve at a Glance
Robert B. Van Cleve is a Principal based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Washington (1989). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1989) and Princeton University (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Van Cleve
- Robert B. Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, securities and 6 other areas of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Robert practices at Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert B. Van Cleve's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Van Cleve handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Contracts in Seattle
Robert B. Van Cleve is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →
Employment Law in Seattle
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert B. Van Cleve is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert B. Van Cleve is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert B. Van Cleve is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Seattle
Robert B. Van Cleve is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Robert B. Van Cleve
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert B. Van Cleve's practice in the field of contracts, employment, business, ip, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. Van Cleve brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and business, Robert B. Van Cleve can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Robert B. Van Cleve attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert B. Van Cleve Handles in Seattle
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