Cascade Counsel PLLC is a Washington-based law firm specializing in landlord-tenant law, real estate, and business legal services, offering over a decade of practical experience to small landlords, property owners, and entrepreneurs. The firm stands out for its commitment to providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and flexible fee structures tailored to simplify complex matters for its clients.
The firm takes a client-focused approach, emphasizing peace of mind, empowerment, and comprehensive consultations. It primarily serves residential and commercial landlords, small businesses, and tenants, with a strong focus on Washington state regulations, including rent control and just cause eviction laws. Cascade Counsel operates as a solo practice supported by a network of collaborators, including paralegals and trusted professional referrals, ensuring personalized and responsive legal support.
Services Offered
- Landlord legal services
- Tenant legal services
- Real estate law
- Estate planning
- Business attorney services
- General counsel
- Crafting leases
- Just cause eviction guidance
- Eviction alternatives
- Serving notices
- ESA and service animal compliance
- Vacation rental licensing
- Handling complaints
- Tenant screening
- Property management agreements
- Negotiating with tenants
- Requiring insurance guidance
- Smoking, parking, packages, storage, and pet policies
- Offering amenities advice
- Leasing your first office
- Licensing your first coworking space
- Exiting your space guidance
- Listing agreement considerations
- Purchase and sale agreement considerations
- Quitclaims and community property
- Using LLCs for real estate
- Accessory dwelling unit guidance
- Different ways to hold real property
- Residential vs. commercial real estate transactions
- 1031 exchanges
- Business certifications
- Business transaction support (buy, sell, license)
- Contract review and drafting
- Policy and handbook development
- Entity formation
- Entity structuring
- Copyright and trademark services
- Contract management
- Compliance consultation
- Rent control campaign guidance
- HB 1217 law services
The firm serves clients throughout Washington, with a physical office in Everett, and offers services via flexible consultation scheduling. It provides resources such as sample documents, key terms definitions, and FAQs to further support client understanding and decision-making.
