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Fremont Law PLLC

A Pacific Northwest law firm serving great companies.

 
 
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Paul Okner - Principal

 

After several years spent working for various firms in New York City and Seattle, I founded Fremont Law PLLC with the purpose of providing individuals, startups, businesses, and non-profit clients with personalized and cost-effective transactional legal services. Drawing on my own experiences as a real estate developer and business owner, I look carefully at the overall needs of my clients, and I take pride in providing counsel that is at once tailored and yet harmonious with clients’ broader goals and values.

My approach to business is collaborative rather than adversarial, and I act on the belief that proper planning and preparation are instrumental in substantially reducing future disputes.  My practice is nimble and nearly paperless: low overhead results in savings that are passed along to clients.

I graduated from Vanderbilt University and Boston College Law School, and am admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. In addition to serving great clients, I develop and manage various commercial real estate projects throughout the Puget Sound area, sit on the board of the Mark Torrance Foundation, served as a member (and co-chair) of the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono and Public Service Committee, and regularly volunteer as an attorney for the Housing Justice Project and Communities Rise (formerly Wayfind) in Seattle. 

 
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Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate

Entity formation

Due diligence

Environmental compliance

Land use, zoning and entitlements

Easements

Purchase and sale agreements

Debt and equity financing

Construction agreements

Leasing

Property Management

Dispositions

 

 

Commercial Transactions

Structured Settlement Transfers

Joint Ventures

Corporate and partnership formation

Debt and equity financing

Employment agreements

Secured transactions

Venture capital

Real estate 

Tax strategy

Securities offerings and compliance

Mergers and acquisitions