Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Bellingham
Established in 2003, our firm has provided dedicated legal representation to businesses, individuals, and municipalities across Whatcom County for over 50 combined years. We prioritize practical problem-solving and maintain a strong focus on counselor-client relationships, offering expertise in business law, cannabis regulations, environmental compliance, and real estate transactions. Our attorneys actively contribute to legal education and industry advancements through speaking engagements, publications, and leadership roles in state bar associations. With offices in Bellingham's historic Fussner Monument building since 2008, we combine local knowledge with national experience to deliver tailored legal solutions.Our team includes recognized professionals in commercial litigation, intellectual property, and land use law, with partners holding leadership positions in specialized legal sections. We maintain active involvement in community initiatives while providing representation in complex litigation and transactional matters. Our practice spans state and federal courts, with a demonstrated track record in precedent-setting cases. Continuing education remains a priority, with attorneys regularly presenting at continuing legal education seminars on evolving legal topics. This commitment to professional development ensures our clients receive current, effective legal counsel aligned with changing regulations.
Services
Cannabis Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Environmental Compliance
Real Estate Transactions
Land Use Law
Patent Litigation
Business Formation
Mediation Services
Water Rights Law
Insurance Defense
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ combined years of legal experience in Whatcom County
- Our team includes recognized leaders in cannabis business law
- We emphasize traditional attorney-client counseling relationships
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in state bar associations
- We maintain active involvement in local community initiatives
Services
Cannabis Business Law
Our cannabis law practice assists clients with licensing, compliance, and business formation in Washington's regulated marijuana industry. We provide guidance on state-specific regulations, helping businesses navigate complex legal requirements. Our attorneys regularly speak at legal education seminars on cannabis law developments.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in business-related legal disputes including contract enforcement, intellectual property protection, and commercial real estate conflicts. Our attorneys have secured significant verdicts in state and federal courts. We focus on achieving practical resolutions through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
Environmental Compliance
Our environmental law practice covers regulatory compliance, water rights, and land development issues. We assist clients with permitting, environmental impact assessments, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Our team includes experienced negotiators for environmental disputes.
Real Estate Transactions
We handle commercial and residential real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and financing arrangements. Our services include title review, contract negotiation, and closing assistance. We represent clients in both local and national real estate matters.
Patent Litigation
Our intellectual property practice includes patent and trademark litigation, as well as protection strategies for businesses. We represent clients in federal courts and before the USPTO. Our attorneys have experience in complex technology-related disputes and licensing agreements.
People
Heather Wolf
Partner
Heather Wolf co-founded the firm in 2003 and specializes in cannabis business law and commercial transactions. She holds leadership roles in Washington State Bar Association sections and frequently speaks on marijuana law developments.
Mark Lee
Partner
Mark Lee has practiced law since 1988 and focuses on commercial litigation and patent law. He has successfully represented clients in precedent-setting cases before Washington State Supreme Court and federal courts.
Haylee Hurst
Partner
Haylee Hurst joined the firm in 2016 and became a partner in 2023. She specializes in real estate litigation and natural resources law, with particular expertise in Washington state water rights adjudication.
Elizabeth Slattery
Partner
Elizabeth Slattery joined the firm in 2020 after practicing law in Alaska. She focuses on commercial litigation and real estate transactions, bringing diverse experience from her previous practice in multiple jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Wolf Lee Hurst & Slattery handle?
We practice in cannabis business law, commercial litigation, environmental compliance, real estate transactions, land use law, patent litigation, and water rights cases.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 50 combined years of experience in Whatcom County, with individual specializations in business law, intellectual property, and environmental regulations.
Do you handle cases outside Washington State?
While based in Bellingham, we represent clients in federal courts and have handled matters involving multiple jurisdictions through our attorneys' bar admissions.
