Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Vancouver, WA
David W Meyer has provided comprehensive legal counsel to individuals, corporations, and nonprofit entities since 1984. Our practice focuses on business governance, real estate transactions, and estate administration, combining deep industry knowledge with personalized service. We specialize in contract negotiations, corporate authority reviews, and land-secured financing, ensuring clients receive strategic legal guidance. With extensive experience in Washington State courts and federal jurisdictions, we maintain affiliations with the Washington State Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association. Our approach emphasizes risk management, procedural compliance, and tailored solutions for complex legal matters.Located in Vancouver, WA, we serve clients across the Pacific Northwest, including Portland and Seattle metropolitan areas. We prioritize clear communication through in-person meetings, virtual consultations, and document reviews. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful real estate transactions, probate cases, and corporate governance projects. By maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving legal standards, we help clients navigate regulatory requirements and avoid adverse consequences. Our practice adapts to modern industry needs, addressing unique challenges in sectors like SaaS agreements, cannabis transactions, and renewable energy contracts.
Services
Business Governance
Real Estate Transactions
Estate Administration
Contract Negotiations
Corporate Compliance
Probate Cases
Title Clearing
Trustee Representation
Land-Secured Financing
Governing Documents
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of legal experience in business and real estate law
- Our services include comprehensive outside general counsel for businesses
- We specialize in complex estate administration and probate matters
- Licensed in Washington State since 1984, ensuring legal expertise
- Affiliated with Washington State and Clark County Bar Associations
Services
Business Governance
Our business governance services address risk management, contract negotiations, and corporate compliance. We assist with governing document preparation, merger transactions, and regulatory audits. Clients benefit from our expertise in maintaining corporate good standing and preventing legal complications during business operations.
Real Estate Transactions
We handle commercial real estate purchases, sales, and financing secured by property. Our services include title clearing, easement agreements, and lease transaction management. We provide counsel for complex deals involving multiple parcels and international property transfers while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Estate Administration
Our estate administration practice manages complex probate cases, including ancillary probates for Washington property. We assist executors with asset transfers, creditor claims, and business interest sales. The firm provides specialized representation for trustees handling real property distribution and investment account transfers.
Contract Negotiations
We prepare and review contracts for business transactions, including loan agreements and service contracts. Our approach ensures proper documentation of corporate decisions while maintaining compliance with procedural requirements to preserve deal validity and prevent future disputes.
Corporate Compliance
Our compliance services focus on maintaining accurate corporate records and preparing for government audits. We help businesses meet documentation requirements to avoid penalties while providing guidance on updating governing documents for financing, insurance, and transaction readiness.
People
David W. Meyer
Attorney at Law
Licensed attorney with over 35 years of experience in business law and real estate. Specializes in corporate governance, complex probate cases, and commercial real estate transactions. Admitted to Washington State courts and federal jurisdictions since 1984.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on business governance, real estate transactions, and estate administration. Our services include contract negotiations, corporate compliance, probate cases, and commercial property matters.
Do you handle real estate transactions outside Washington State?
While based in Washington, we've served as local counsel for international industrial property sales and handled multi-state transactions through strategic legal partnerships.
Can you assist with complex probate cases?
Yes, we specialize in procedurally complex probates including ancillary probates for Washington real estate and representation of executors managing business interests and investment accounts.
Are you licensed to practice in federal courts?
We're admitted to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1985) and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (1991).
What is outside general counsel service?
We provide supplemental legal resources for businesses needing occasional expert guidance on transactions, compliance matters, and corporate governance without maintaining full-time in-house counsel.
