Seattle Business Lawyer
Supporting Seattle startups and small businesses with their legal needs, including formation, contracts, trademark registration, fundraising, acquisition, and more.
Welcome To Tyson Law
I’m Mark, the attorney you see in the photo. I help startups and small businesses with their legal needs, from formation to fundraising and more. Now, look at the photo again. But this time think about what you don’t see. Law books, for instance. None of those. No glass-walled conference rooms with Seattle water views either. No paralegals or printers or post-it notes. Just me.
I started Tyson Law to serve the Seattle startups, small businesses and regular people who need a lawyer but don’t want to subsidize law firm overhead. When you work with me, you pay for my knowledge, training, and experience—not overhead bloat.
Practice Areas
Tyson Law provides a range of different services, including help with business formation, contract drafting, hiring employees, trademark registration, fundraising, acquisitions, and more.
Formation
Predictable Pricing
You deserve peace of mind when it comes to not only your legal issues, but also your legal fees. That’s why predictable pricing is one of Tyson Law’s core values. Mark offers flat fees for many projects, rather than only billing by the hour like most Seattle law firms, because you deserve to know how much you’ll pay up front—no surprises. Here’s how it works.
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Step 1
You schedule a free consultation to discuss your project.
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Step 2
You pay a one-time flat fee for the project.
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Step 3
Mark does the work, no matter how long it takes.
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Testimonials
Hear what others are saying about Tyson Law
Mark was very responsive and was able to review a large contract in under a week. He is very knowledgeable in the SaaS legal space. Looking forward to working with him as needed.
Mark was very friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable on some questions I had regarding trademark law. Instead of trying to upsell his services, he acted in a genuine and ethical way by helping me weigh the pros versus cons of potential options and ultimately helped save me money. I will certainly be reaching out to him should I require his services and wish him the best in his work.
When my team first set out to incorporate our startup, the legal and procedural aspects of starting a business were a major source of confusion, uncertainty, and even anxiety. While many online services purport to provide all of the necessary services in cheap, pre-packaged bundles, we were skeptical that these boilerplate documents would meet the needs of our unique business. During our initial consultation with Mark, he took time to learn about our business and asked smart questions about our goals and challenges. His thoughtful approach to our situation and transparent, competitive pricing made hiring him an easy decision. Since completing our incorporation, Mark has advised us on a range of issues including fundraising and employee equity, and has tackled several legal challenges for us, from drafting a detailed service agreement to managing trademark filings. Mark is thorough and responsive to each new problem with throw his way, and having him on our team is a big source of confidence as we navigate the challenges of growing our business. I highly recommend Tyson Law to anyone planning to start a business.
Mark was knowledgeable, authentic, professional, and responsive. I would gladly work with him again.
Fantastic service all around! Mark was very professional and responsive. We are satisfied with the quality of work he has done for us. Would highly recommend him to any business owner!
Mark is an excellent lawyer and I always refer friends and colleagues to him. I recommend him with confidence for any business law needs.
Mark has been a great partner for my small business. He's knowledgable, thorough, and empowers his clients with knowledge so we can speak intelligently in our legal situations. There's a lot of nuance to legal work, and in the times I've worked with Mark, I've been really impressed and continue to go back to him for support.
Just started working with Mark and so far have been impressed and pleased with the work and responsiveness. Certainly my top recommendation for a business attorney in Seattle. He's someone I look forward to working with as the needs arise, which is not something you often say about an attorney.
I was referred to Mark by a friend and I couldn’t be happier with his services. He helped me register a business and set up an operating agreement. He was timely, professional, and saved me from making an expensive mistake. I’ll definitely be working with him again and recommend his services to anybody looking to work with a professional.
Mark is a professional, savvy and highly capable attorney. Our startup hired Mark a little over a year ago to manage our trademark registration. We knew very little about the process and what it entailed, but Mark patiently walked us through all of the options including fees. He also tracked important dates and deadlines for us and would circle back when action was required. Some attorneys are only concerned about billing time or checking off tasks, but Mark goes beyond. After one discussion he later realized there was an additional option for the trademark that would turn out to be the most economical, and he immediately let us know. He clearly cares about his clients and we consider him a trusted advisor. We also appreciate how easy it is to schedule appointments and pay invoices online with Mark. We'll definitely be turning to Mark for any and all legal concerns/work needed in the future. He is excellent. Highly recommended.
I met Mark through his law professor at UW. He has been a great help to me as an entrepreneur. He is quick to get in a call, professional, and personable.
Mark was able to answer all my trademark questions in a way I could understand and resolve my case. He’s nice and thorough, highly recommend!
Mark has been an absolute pleasure to work with. As a small business owner I need legal services for many things and have had to prioritize appropriately. There is nothing too small for Mark to help me with. He has helped me navigate everything from trademarks to employee contracts. He operates as if he is a part of my team, which is exactly how I love to collaborate with my professional service providers. Highly recommended.
I highly reccomend Mark. I worked with him to form a single member LLC. I was new to business formation, but he was responsive and walked me through the process. His fees are fair and transparent. From intake call to filing with the state everything went smoothly and efficiently.
Working with Mark was very enjoyable. His assistance in forming my business made it easy, quick, and organized. I appreciate the way he communicated quickly while being professional yet personal in his approach. I look forward to working with Tyson Law again soon.
Mark was so responsive, helpful and kind. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice on business law. He has a wide knowledge and reasonable rates as well. My experience with Mark was top-notch.
I had a great time chatting with Mark. He was friendly, professional and didn't just try to make a sale. He walked me through the procedure for applying for a trademark, and explained what the process would look like throughout. I would definitely recommend him for other startups.
Mark is amazing. He's completely taken the stress out of my business law and employment issues by being responsive, understanding, and up-to-date on all the legal aspects of running a small business. I highly recommend him to all small business owners!
I hired Mark Tyson to write the operating agreement for an LLC I was founding. I found him very responsive and knowledgable, and was very happy with the final product.
Great experience working with Mark so far:
1. Very clear comms in email;
2. Very clear comms on the phone;
3. Got the job done quickly and for a fair price;
4. Felt confident he knew what he was doing at every step of the process
Certainly will consider him first for the next piece of legal work I need done for my business.
Highly recommend! Mark helped me with business formation. As a first time business owner who works from home, I had some questions about the formation process and using a registered agent address to protect my privacy. He was very helpful and responded to my questions quickly, which made the process quick and easy. It was also nice to have the assurance that I was setting everything up correctly and starting off with a solid Operating Agreement. I'll be using him again to help me with contracts in the future. Thanks, Mark!
I needed a lawyer to review a contract and Mark was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was very upfront and honest about his experience and expertise around different types of contract law and asked pointed questions about my business and particular needs and how he could best help me. He respected my time, budget, and the needs I had regarding the contract and that's all I could've asked for. Would definitely work with Mark again.
Mark is very professional, responsive, and TRANSPARENT. He breaks down his fee schedule depending on the complexity of your project, which was very helpful to compare with what I needed. I recommend his service to any entrepreneur who needs legal business services.
Mark Tyson was fantastic to work with. I had talked to ~5 lawyers prior to talking to Mark, and it wasn't until our consultation that I realized he was by far the best option. Mark was super up front about everything from the beginning, helpful on all accounts, and super encouraging for my small business venture. I will 100% be returning to him for more services in the future. Can't recommend him highly enough!
Mark helped me understand a problem clause in a non-disclosure agreement and gave great suggestions as to how to discuss the issue with my employer. Very professional and quite comfortable to work with.
I was a bit apprehensive to work with a lawyer. However, when I came across Tyson Law’s website I was glad to see he focused on creative, small-startups just like my own. He knew my industry and the concerns I may have in reviewing my creative contract. From our first call, Mark was approachable and friendly. He had all his systems in place to make working with him seamless. He was very knowledgeable, kind and listened to me. A professional but also a human-being. I’d highly recommend working with him in Seattle or via phone.
Mark Tyson Law provides direct, superb, professional services. If you are starting a business, I highly recommend considering them for your legal needs.
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Highly, highly recommend Tyson Law. Like the other reviews are saying, Mark is very responsive, professional and great to work with. I was wanting to start a LLC and was going back and forth on whether I should just go about it on my own or connect with an attorney. I am very glad I found Tyson Law and went that route. It gave me piece of mind to know it was gone about correctly and Mark helped answer a number of questions I was unsure of. I will be a repeat customer for sure with any other legal needs I have. Thanks Mark!