Michael P Scruggs

Michael P Scruggs

Schlemlein Fick & Franklin PLLC
Seattle, WA
Dispute ResolutionBusiness LawEstate PlanningLitigation - General CivilLitigation - CommercialGeneral PracticeLaw Practice ManagementLeasingPersonal InjuryReal PropertyReal Estate LawAppellate PracticeConstruction Law

Michael P Scruggs regularly handles transactional matters such as business purchase and sale agreements, real estate transactions, business entity formations, contracts, leases, and multi-family loan negotiations and related loan document drafting. He has represented sellers in the sale of buildings located in the heart of downtown Seattle, assisted developers in purchasing and developing suburban land and represented numerous clients in the purchase and sale of businesses ranging from marine electronics products and snowboard manufacturers to veterinary practices. Mr. Scruggs is also an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer, having tried numerous jury and bench trials to verdict in both State and Federal courts. Scruggs has successfully litigated a wide and diverse range of cases, including a case in which he saved his client more than $150 million over the remaining term of a commercial lease. He has litigated complex and difficult matters such as the Seattle Pang warehouse fire insurance coverage litigation, law firm partnership disputes, a multi-million-dollar wrongful death action involving Washington's largest public utility district, and trust and estate litigation matters involving distribution of partnership property. Michael attended the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law (formerly University of Puget Sound School of Law), where he served as an editor of the Law Review and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He worked his way through school as a professional musician (yes, even though he is a drummer, he still considers himself a musician) playing in clubs and musical productions throughout the Northwest, and still plays every chance he gets.

Michael P Scruggs's Courses

  • South Carolina Business Drafting Essentials

    Consumer Law

    SC Specific

    South Carolina Business Drafting Essentials

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand

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