Apex Law Group
Apex Law is thoroughly versed in local industries of the Pacific Northwest as well as the legal issues that face our clients on a regional, national and international level.
Why Apex?
Leading the way for the Social Entrepreneur
Tailored Services
Apex’s services are tailored for your unique circumstances. Your business isn’t a template, so your legal services shouldn’t be either.
Well-Rounded Attorneys
Apex provides you with more value than “just” legal counsel. Apex’s attorneys combine and use legal skills to help you solve real-world problems.
Community Focused
Apex believes that strong local businesses and organizations build strong communities. We are connected to our community and strive to work with likeminded clients.
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Apex Podcast
Episode 43: Challenges and the Importance of Clear Company Values ft. Luke Newman
The Apex Law Group Podcast is back! Peter Smith is joined by Luke Newman from Amplify Consulting Partners as they discuss running a company during …
Episode 42: Master Service Agreements
Curious about whether or not you need a Master Service Agreement (MSA)? Wondering what an MSA even entails? Make sure to tune into Alexander and …
Episode 40: Recession Proofing Your Business ft. Dan Nicholson
Make sure to join Alexander and Peter as they embark on learning how to recession-proof a business! Today they are joined by Dan Nicholson, founder …
Episode 39: Alternative Lending ft. Nabil Istafanous
Come one, come all to learn about alternatives to traditonal lending! If your business needs debt funding or debt financing, this podcast is for you! …
Episode 38: Business Consulting ft. Jessica Hickey
Ever wondered where CEOs go to for help on projects? What happens when businesses need an outside eye or need a more efficient process in …
Episode 37: How to be a Market Shark and Other Business Tips ft. Chris Flett
Join us for an an incredible story by the talented Chris Flett as he discusses how he built a million dollar company by the age …
Episode 36: Strangest Clause in a Legal Contract
Curious about the lengths to which lawyers will go to in order to negotiate their sale through a contract? Listen to Alexander and Peter discuss …
Episode 35: Non-Competition Agreements
There is no better time to learn about a non-compete agreement than right when the law changes! Tune in to hear Alexander and Peter discuss …
Episode 34: Process Service
Everyone can picture the stereotypical media portrayal of someone handing over a stack of papers with the catchphrase “You’ve been served”. But have you ever …
Episode 33: Buying and Selling Small Businesses ft. John Clarke
Whether you have the luxury of time on your side or not, when it comes to buying or selling a small business there are some …
Episode 32: Dealing with Negative Press
Have you been slammed by a negative article? Has someone purposefully tried to attack your company’s image? Tune in to hear Alexander and Peter’s advice …
Episode 31: Fraud Management
After last week’s informative podcast on the significance of internal controls, this week Alexander and Peter are back with their take on what to do …
Episode 30: Internal Controls
In today’s podcast, Alexander and Peter discuss something important to consider for nonprofits: internal controls. The term “internal controls” is a combination of accounting …
Episode 29: Unanimous Consent and Electronic Notice
For this week’s speedcast, Alexander and Peter cover an important topic in nonprofit governance—unanimous consent of board members and electronic notice. When nonprofits plan programs …
Apex Blog
Multi-State Business Registration: Registering as Foreign Entity
Overview Once a business determines it is “doing business” in another state and would be required to register with that states regulatory authority, the next …
Multi-State Business Registration: What is Doing Business?
Domestic v. Foreign A company, whether doing business as a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other statutory business entity, is a “domestic” company in the state …
New Washington Nonprofit Corporations Act and Charitable Assets
Overview With the advent of the new year, the Washington Nonprofit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) is now in full force and effect. While much discussion …
Washington Secretary of State, Physical Addresses, and Private Mailbox Address (PMB)
Overview Have you or your entity recently faced a rejection from the Washington Secretary of State (“SOS”) regarding the use of a private mailbox address …
2022 Annual Report Requirements for Nonprofits under RCW 24A.03
Overview Each year in Washington, nonprofits formed in Washington or registered to do business in Washington must file an annual report with the Secretary of …
Differences in OMWBE Certifications [Updated]
Overview Apex has blogged about the underutilized Washington Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (“OMWBE”) certification. The Secretary of State created the OMWBE Office …
The Joint Venture Policy and The Parent-Subordinate Consistency Policy
Overview We will discuss the final policies in this series in a single blog post. These policies concern specific situations in which a nonprofit organization …
The Travel Reimbursement Policy
Overview In many ways, a nonprofit organization is just like a for profit organization. Nonprofit organizations hire executives, purchase property, engage in business, and, most …
Receivership Under RCW 7.60: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Overview A receivership is the appointment of a disinterested person or organization (a receiver), by a court or by a corporation or a person, for …
SCOTUS Ruling on Donor Disclosures Sets off Wave of New State Legislation
Overview 501(c)(3) charities are facing relaxed regulations in what they must disclose in tax filings to the IRS. Currently, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 6033, …
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When you work with Apex Law Group, you get a personalized experience with our team. You will never get drowned out by hundreds of other active cases because that’s not how we work. We keep a tight knit team and limit our active cases so we can give your business the attention it deserves.
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Apex empowers nonprofit organizations with tailored legal tools to make an impact in their community. Our services empower our clients to remain both mission focused and legally compliant. Click here to learn more.
Apex’s business is to set up your business for success. When your business is formed correctly from day one, you can focus on the business and not the paperwork. Leave the paperwork to us and start focusing on building your company. Click here to learn more. |
Apex creates legal documents specifically tailored to our client’s unique business deals. Too often, we find template documents forced on deals that don’t fit and wind up hurting the parties more than helping. Our clients want to protect, preserve, and honor the work and relationships they invest in. Apex ensures that your business deal guides the legal documents and not the other way around. Click here to learn more. |
Legal bills can be daunting, but Apex’s flat fees make it easy for you to budget for the legal services you need. Apex offers a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit services as flat fees. Schedule a meeting with Apex to learn more. |
Meet The Attorneys
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We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way
Apex Law Group has a comprehensive list of business services that allows us to serve you in every step of the business lifecycle, from beginning to end. Yet another reason to begin a relationship with us today and grow alongside us.
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Free 1-hour Consultation
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Build a Team & Budget
Based on your needs, we develop the right legal team to fit your budget and achieve results.