Mark Derricott, lawyer and small business advisor

Attorney and Small Business Advisor

I am committed to developing a responsible business environment that our community can be proud of. And most importantly, it’s the standard for my own practice.

Practice areas

Transactions

Whether it’s a traditional business, non-profit or social enterprise, I’ll help you get organized and operating effectively.

Documents for start-up and ongoing operation
Choice of business entity (e.g. non-profit, social business, LLC, corporation, partnership)
Business Purchase and Sales
Non-profit, social businesses
Design and planning business structure and management
Special attention to businesses that produce local food.

Real estate

Assisting business owners and consumers in their real estate transactions and disputes.

Quiet Title/Adverse Possession
Boundary and Angry Neighbor Disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes
Litigation and dispute resolution
Lease and purchase and sales agreements
Community land trusts

Consumer Advocacy

I represent citizens, consumers, and homeowners in the following types of claims:

Pre-foreclosure loan modifications, short sales, foreclosure defense in claims including foreclosure Scams: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Truth in Lending Act, Mortgage Broker Practices Act
Payday loans, check cashing schemes
Short Sale/Loan modification
Public Disclosure and Open Meetings Acts
1447(b) Immigration Actions

Other practice areas

Cooperatives, local food law, consumer rights, Auto Lemon Laws, dispute resolution.

About Mark Derricott

When I’m not in my office, I serve on Olympia’s Planning Commission, the board of the Olympia Historical Society and the PARC Foundation of Thurston County. I also volunteer with the Housing Justice Project a program of Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services. My wife and I live in the Eastside Neighborhood of Olympia with our dog, Clyde.

I studied history and Russian at the University of Utah and graduated with honors from Seattle University’s School of Law where I participated in the Jessup International Moot Court Competition, International Law Society and the Russian Legal Society.

Graduated with honors from Seattle University’s School of Law.

Contact Mark

I am always interested in hearing from people who think they might have legal questions. Whether it’s a new business idea, consumer query, or otherwise, please feel free to email me.

In some situations, I might not be able to answer without creating an attorney-client relationship, but I’ll certainly let you know. If you can handle that risk, I look forward to answering your questions.

Phone

360-918-9018

Address

203 Fourth Ave East, Suite 220
Olympia, WA 98501