Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions for Business, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation
At ES BERRY LAW PC, we combine deep legal expertise with real-world business experience to deliver strategic solutions in business/employment law, real estate law, and civil litigation. Our practice is built on a collaborative model that leverages our attorneys' decades of experience in corporate strategy, transactional work, and litigation. We uniquely approach legal challenges through the lens of practical business insights gained from advising global companies like Samsung Electronics and Merrill Lynch. Our team provides tailored guidance for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal matters, with a focus on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting client interests.We emphasize proactive risk management and offer services spanning entity formation, contract negotiation, employment disputes, real estate transactions, and judgment collections. Our attorneys' academic credentials from Harvard, Cornell, and INSEAD, combined with our track record of awards for excellence in Bellevue, demonstrate our commitment to delivering results-driven legal representation.
Services
Business Entity Formation
Real Estate Litigation
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Contract Negotiation
Estate Planning
Bankruptcy Representation
Judgment Collection
Employment Immigration
Online Sales Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys combine business consulting experience with legal expertise from work at Fortune 500 companies
- We maintain a collaborative practice model with other attorneys to maximize client success
- Represented clients in complex disputes involving properties worth up to $200B annual revenue companies
- Award-winning lawyers recognized as top Bellevue employment and business law attorneys
- Attorneys hold advanced degrees from Ivy League institutions including Harvard and Cornell
Services
Business Entity Formation
We assist businesses in selecting appropriate legal structures like LLCs, partnerships, or corporations. Our services include drafting formation documents, creating operating agreements, and advising on liability protection. We help clients understand the legal and tax implications of their chosen business structure to ensure long-term operational success.
Real Estate Litigation
Our firm handles residential and commercial real estate disputes including breach of contract claims, boundary conflicts, and landlord-tenant disagreements. We represent clients in litigation related to property transactions, title defects, and lease violations. Our approach focuses on resolving conflicts while protecting our clients' property interests.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services for employers and employees. This includes wage and hour compliance, wrongful termination claims, employment contract drafting, and defense against Department of Labor investigations. We help businesses maintain workplace compliance while protecting employee rights.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters involving contract disputes, business partnerships, and debt collection. Our services include pre-trial negotiations, discovery processes, and courtroom representation. We focus on achieving cost-effective resolutions through settlement or litigation when necessary.
Contract Negotiation
Our firm provides contract services including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business agreements. We create legally sound documents for sales transactions, vendor relationships, and employment arrangements. We ensure all contractual obligations clearly define parties' rights while minimizing future disputes and legal risks.
People
Oscar Yang
Founding Attorney
Former business consultant with global experience, admitted to practice law in New York since 2009 and Washington since 2012. Holds advanced degrees from Harvard, Cornell, and INSEAD. Combines transactional expertise with litigation experience in business disputes.
O. Shane Balloun
Of Counsel
Former Silicon Valley professional with experience at Google, holding top academic honors from University of Wyoming and Tulane University. Specializes in business law, securities, and intellectual property matters for technology companies and innovative industries.
Questions
What areas of law does ES BERRY LAW specialize in?
We specialize in three core areas: business/employment law, real estate law, and civil litigation. This includes entity formation, contract disputes, employment matters, property transactions, and complex litigation.
Do you handle both transactional and litigation matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive legal services covering both transactional work (contract drafting, business formation) and litigation (employment disputes, real estate conflicts, judgment collections).
What makes your firm different from other Bellevue law practices?
Our attorneys combine corporate consulting experience with legal expertise, having worked with Fortune 500 companies. We maintain a collaborative practice model and focus on practical business solutions.
Do you offer legal services for small business owners?
Yes, we regularly assist small businesses with entity formation, contract negotiation, employment classification, and dispute resolution, helping protect their interests from startup through growth phases.
Can you handle complex real estate disputes?
Our firm has experience with complex residential and commercial real estate disputes involving boundary issues, contract breaches, landlord-tenant conflicts, and broker-agent disagreements.
