We're
All Over the Western Map
We work in downtown Seattle, but we assist our clients in closing loans
in many western states. Many of our lender clients operate nationally
or regionally. Since we know their documents and procedures inside and
out, and have helped them design policies and procedures to run an efficient
volume lending program, they often prefer to have us handle or review
each loan, with reliance on local counsel only when issues arise that
call for that extra expense. The forms that we have developed for lending
across state lines are based on input that we have received from counsel
in other states, including our Meritas Affiliates.
States in which we routinely handle deals include Washington, Oregon,
California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. We also do deals
in Texas, Florida, and other states. We have assembled resources about
the laws in each of these states, and we periodically consult with local
counsel when needed.
Meritas
Affiliates
Big law firms have branch offices in several major cities. Our medium-sized
law firm has something better. We are a member of a select network of
high-quality, medium-sized law firms known as Meritas.
Meritas is a network of over 180 law firms, nationwide and in 64 countries
around the world. Before inviting a law firm to join its network, Meritas
carefully screens and evaluates the law firm for the quality and sophistication
of its business practices, and for its reputation as a first-rate firm.
Only one law firm is invited to join Meritas from each major metropolitan
area. We are the Seattle law firm selected to be in Meritas. Moreover,
for each and every referral of work to another Meritas affiliate, a
follow-up evaluation is performed to make sure that the work was handled
properly, efficiently, and to the client's satisfaction. This is how
Meritas maintains the quality and excellence of its entire network of
affiliates.
If we have a question about the laws in New Mexico, for instance, we
can call our Meritas affiliate and, within minutes, get an explanation
and advice from experienced and highly-regarded lawyers in that state.
For questions that can be dealt with quickly, there is not even a charge.
When more extensive work is needed, or when it might be necessary to
become involved in a lawsuit or bankruptcy in that other state, we often
involve our Meritas affiliate in the matter. Our Meritas affiliates
give us a substantial advantage in the assistance we provide for the
multi-state lending programs of several of our clients. (More
on Meritas).
