Business & Commercial Law

Business & Commercial Law in Kitsap County

Whether your business is an entrepreneurial venture, a growing partnership, a large corporation, or a non-profit, we’re here to tackle your legal needs so you can get back to business. Our experienced attorneys understand the challenges that come with running a business because we’ve done it. We have hands-on experience owning and managing local service businesses, real estate entities, and non-profit organizations. We’re committed to helping Kitsap businesses succeed because they’re the backbone of our community, bringing economic development and jobs to our region.

At Ryan, Montgomery & Armstrong, we recognize the importance of addressing business issues upstream,  before they become legal challenges. We’re aggressive when it comes to helping clients avoid costly litigation. We’re also cautiously conservative when drafting contracts, ensuring that we contemplate unforeseen scenarios for product sales, employment/contractor arrangements, service agreements, and shareholder interests. Our attorneys are also experienced mediators and arbitrators who know the value of using facilitated negotiation to bring parties to the table. We craft mutually agreeable and lasting solutions, which can be invaluable when critical relationships are at stake.

If you’re brainstorming a new venture, exploring a franchise, encountering challenges with employees, or looking to grow or exit a business, we’ve got your back. Our team will come to you with a concrete plan to address any business law issue, including:

• Business formation and governance
• Buying or selling a business
• Employment and services contracts
• Employee handbooks
• Workplace investigations
• Dispute resolution