Joseph Murphy
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Starting a new business takes guts. New business owners and entrepreneurs need an attorney that can empathize with their concerns and guide them through difficult decisions and legal jargon. This is where I can be helpful. My name is Joseph Murphy and I am an attorney at the law firm of McNeice Wheeler, PLLC living in Seattle and focusing on the needs of small business and entrepreneurs. Personally, I think this is the most exciting stage of your business where I can be most helpful. Originally a finance guy, I ended up with a law degree and a Masters of Law in Tax. My experience includes working with cutting-edge technology sensors for weather, agriculture and communications. Additionally, supporting development of mobile communications platforms supporting Machine-to-Machine (“M2M”) and Internet of things (“IoT”) devices. My five-man team built a cellular company with the capacity to compete against the big four carriers. Our goal was cutting cost of communications for developers. In short, I love technology, telecommunications, and working with entrepreneurs. I am familiar working with 800 pound gorillas in the mobile industry requiring me to navigate the regulatory environment of the FCC, GSMA, and Public Utility Commissions. I have experience and enjoy working with Patent Attorneys and assisting on Trademark and Copyright licensing. I draft Purchase and Sale Agreements, Employment Contracts and Settlement Agreements. I’m familiar with international tax strategies for Subpart F income, Domestic Business and Tax Planning along with the co-related estate tax planning necessary for business owners and executives. I enjoy and have experience working on litigation matters ranging from arbitration disputes to Federal Court cases against Fortune 100 companies. (Here is a tip - as a small business, do not fight much larger companies unless it is necessary) I prefer working with small businesses and start-ups because there is a level of energy and excitement that does not compliment large corporations. The pace moves fast and issues arise which need to get resolved quickly. As a small business, your largest advantage is your ability to acclimate fast to changing environments by solving problems quickly. I am driven by participating and helping my clients get to the next level where they need teams of attorneys. I have a law degree from University of Denver and my LL.M in Tax from the University of Washington School of Law. My Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus on Finance is from Gonzaga University. My path has earned me titles such as Attorney, General Counsel for a telecom and tech company, Financial Advisor, Law Clerk, and Stock Broker. Planning (business and individual), in my experience, is paramount to succeeding.
About Contracts Agreements Law
Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.