Business, Banking, and Commercial Transactions

With a reputation built on commitment to excellence and trust, Layman Law Firm, PLLP provides innovative solutions to the complex issues faced by organizations in an increasingly competitive climate. The quality of our attorneys and their involvement in the business community sets us apart.

Our business, banking and commercial attorneys have extensive business experience and credentials. Patti Jo Foster is an MBA and a Chartered Financial Analyst. She has worked at several major corporations in the finance and marketing areas. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew Schillinger worked for the Honorable John A. Klobucher of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

Our law firm is General Counsel for Farmers Merchants Bank in Spokane, Washington. In addition to practicing law, our law firm's founder, John G. Layman, was President of Farmers and Merchants Bank for 30 years.

With our business and commercial experience, we provide a full range of legal services to businesses, including entrepreneurs, partnerships, corporations, banks, and real estate development companies.

Business Formation and Representation

Our business and corporate lawyers advise on all business formation issues, including:

• Legal entity options, including incorporation, partnership, or limited liability company ("LLC")
• Real estate issues, including sales and lease agreements

After a business has been formed, we serve as on-gong legal counsel, to advise and represent the new business in all legal matters, including the following:

• Contract negotiation
• Preparation of agreements
• Preparation of employment contracts, including non-compete agreements
• Employee relations
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Creditor's Rights, including bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy matters
• Tactics for minimizing liability exposure

Bankruptcy

At Layman Law Firm, PLLP, our bankruptcy attorneys represent commercial lenders and other creditors in Washington and North Idaho in bankruptcy proceedings.

When a debtor declares bankruptcy and attempts to discharge debt or reorganize its debts, creditors, both secured and unsecured, need to act quickly. An automatic stay can halt all collection efforts. Our bankruptcy lawyers have the bankruptcy experience to proceed on a bankruptcy matter with speed and efficiency. Andrew Schillinger worked for the Honorable John A. Klobucher of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington prior to joining our firm.