About
Leroy Harold Brettin JR is an experienced lawyer in Seattle, Washington, with a background in private practice and in-house corporate counsel positions. He assists clients with a wide range of legal needs, including real estate transactions, contract negotiations, trademark registrations, franchise transactions, and complex business matters. Leroy Harold Brettin JR is a seasoned lawyer based in Seattle, Washington, with a wealth of experience in both private practice and in-house corporate counsel roles. His expertise spans a variety of legal areas, including buyer and seller representation in real estate transactions, contract negotiations, trademark registrations, franchise transactions, and complex business matters. In his role as General Counsel and Vice President of Seattle Coffee Company, the parent company of Seattle’s Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia, Leroy played a key role in the development of retail stores and coffee houses in key demographic markets nationwide. He also handled international product distribution and licensing agreements, showcasing his versatility in corporate legal matters. Prior to his legal career, Leroy served as senior vice president of a prominent multi-state commercial real estate development company. In this role, he managed and leased a portfolio of first-class shopping centers for institutional investors, demonstrating his strong background in real estate management. Leroy\s experience also includes real estate site selection for regional and national tenants, as well as the development and redevelopment of shopping centers and retail properties. His diverse skill set and extensive experience make him a valuable asset to clients seeking legal guidance in complex business and real estate matters.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Contracts
- Franchise Law
- Landlord Tenant
Certificates
Certified Property Manager
IREM
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
Education
Graduation year: 1988
Graduation year: 1979
Associations
1992 - Current
1992 - Current
1992 - Current
1992 - Current
1985 - 2001
1979 - 1997