Practice Areas

Probate
If a loved one has died and you need a lawyer to help you through the probate process, contact us and we will help you through this difficult time.

Wills, Trusts & Estates
We have over 10 years experience preparing the following Estate Planning documents:

• Last Will and Testament
• Power of Attorney for Financial Decisions
• Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
• Physician's Directive (a.k.a. Health Care Directive or 'Living Will')
• Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment ("POLST")
• Minor Trusts and
• Revocable Living Trusts.

Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
We have helped many individuals and families in Seattle, Shoreline, King and Snohomish County obtain the bankruptcy relief to which they are entitled. Whether due to job loss, illness, divorce, or wages that are not keeping up with the cost of living, filing for protection under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy laws can relieve you of unhealthy stress. Filing for bankruptcy relief can wipe-out all of your debts and give you a fresh financial start.

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13
If your home is in foreclosure or soon will be, you need the Law Office of Matthew D. O'Conner. We have been helping people with bankruptcy for over ten years and we can help you understand how Chapter 13 bankruptcy can save your home.

Tax Relief (State and IRS)
From individual taxpayers to small business owners, we are dedicated to providing the best possible results by utilizing a wide range of tax relief solutions. We use a variety of methods including an Offer in Compromise, an Installment Request, and/or a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We are available to represent clients in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Tax Court, the Washington State Department of Revenue and local taxing authorities.

Business, LLC & Corporation Formation
We assist clients with the purchase and sale of businesses; formation and operation of C and S-corporations, professional corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and partnerships, and professional LLCs and LLPs; and development of exit strategies.

Corporate Contracts
Contracts play a fundamental role in protecting your corporation’s or LLC's interests. Because of that, we have devoted years to assessing how to effectively create contracts that meet the criteria necessary to preserve your interests. For example, we can help you develop contracts concerning purchase and sale of your business or corporation, employment lasting more than one year, and personal guarantees.

Commercial Litigation
We want to be your Seattle Business Litigation law firm and advise you on how to avoid becoming involved in a lawsuit as a result of a dispute, and/or represent you if you bring or need to defend a lawsuit. We represent clients in all types and phases of commercial and corporate litigation, including mediation and arbitration.

Real Estate Transfers, Deeds & Leases
Whether you are buying or selling a home, adding or removing a spouse upon marriage or divorce, refinancing your mortgage, or dealing with the death of a spouse or property owner, a real estate deed is required. In other words, anytime you wish to add or remove a person's name from your property's title, you must obtain or grant a real estate deed. Even seemingly simple real estate transactions require legal attention due to the complexity of property rights being transferred, the sum of money being exchanged, taxes being avoided, and various other government regulations. For these reasons, we are committed to helping you obtain the correct documents needed in order to transfer or change property titles of your home or real estate as quickly as possible. 

Construction Transactions
We represent property owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in matters within construction law. We frequently prepare and negotiate construction contracts, offer advice, handle mediations, arbitrations, and, when necessary, litigation. Coupled with construction liens, we are committed to protecting the rights of both owners and contractors in the unstable climate of construction business. In addition to providing the above services in construction law, we also represent clients on construction transactions. These include obtaining permits and licenses, agreements between general contractors and subcontractors, preparing and reviewing bids, request for bids, and requests for proposals, and creating new business ventures for contractors, subcontractors, and developers.

Construction & Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure
We represent property owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction lien, collection and foreclosure actions. We have prepared and recorded liens and pursued lien foreclosure actions for over ten years. Let us help you get paid for your work.

Office Location

8011 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103

P: 206.782.0722
F: 206.783.0233
E: info@mdoLaw.com

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