Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bellevue, WA
Established in 1995, our law firm combines rigorous academic training from Yale Law School with extensive practical experience in New York's competitive legal landscape and international corporate transactions. We specialize in civil and criminal litigation, business law, real estate, asset protection, and cross-border legal matters, serving clients throughout Western Washington. Our practice emphasizes proactive legal strategies to minimize litigation risks while maintaining aggressive advocacy capabilities when disputes arise.With decades of experience negotiating complex corporate transactions and defending clients in criminal cases, we provide tailored legal solutions grounded in deep industry knowledge. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful trial outcomes and media recognition, including appearances on CBS's 48 Hours and other legal documentaries. We maintain offices in Bellevue and Gig Harbor while serving clients across Washington State.
Services
Lawsuits and litigation
Contracts negotiation
Corporate law
Real estate law
Asset protection
Estate planning
Criminal defense
International legal matters
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in New York legal environment
- Our team has handled international legal matters across three continents
- We provide litigation strategies proven through hundreds of courtroom trials
- Our practice combines corporate law expertise with real estate specialization
- We maintain ethical standards through Washington State Bar membership
Services
Lawsuits and litigation
Our firm provides aggressive litigation representation in civil and criminal matters. With extensive trial experience handling cases from pre-litigation counseling through verdict, we protect client interests in courtrooms across Washington State. Our approach combines strategic preparation with proven courtroom advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes.
Corporate law
We advise businesses on corporate formation, contract drafting, and compliance matters. Drawing from international corporate experience in New York and Asia, we help clients structure transactions to minimize litigation risks while providing ongoing legal support for business operations and growth strategies.
Real estate law
Our real estate practice covers purchase/sale transactions, investment structuring, and dispute resolution. With 20+ years of experience, we counsel individual homeowners and investors on property matters, leveraging asset protection expertise to safeguard real estate investments through proper legal frameworks.
Asset protection
We develop customized strategies to protect client assets from potential liabilities. Our services range from basic onshore protections to complex offshore structures, emphasizing proactive planning before liability arises to maximize legal safeguards while maintaining control over assets.
Criminal defense
With decades of experience defending criminal charges from DUI to murder, we provide aggressive representation throughout Washington State. Our trial-tested approach has secured favorable outcomes in hundreds of cases, supported by media-recognized expertise in high-stakes criminal defense matters.
People
Carl P. Colbert
Owner
Yale Law School graduate with 25+ years of legal experience, including New York corporate practice and international transactions. Admitted in Washington and New York bars, he handles litigation, corporate law, and cross-border matters while maintaining active trial practice.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in litigation, corporate law, real estate, asset protection, estate planning, and international legal matters.
In which states are you licensed to practice?
We are licensed in Washington and New York states, with no authority to provide legal advice outside these jurisdictions.
Do you handle international legal transactions?
Yes, we have extensive experience with cross-border transactions having practiced in Asia and maintain capabilities for international corporate matters.
What experience do you have with trials?
Our attorney has tried hundreds of cases to verdict, including both civil and criminal matters across Washington State courts.
How do you approach asset protection?
We implement proactive strategies ranging from basic onshore protections to complex offshore structures tailored to individual client needs.
