Seattle Non-Compete Agreement Attorney
Non-compete disputes in Washington often turn less on what the contract says and more on what the law allows. We advise employers and workers on enforceability, risk, and strategy—whether you are seeking to enforce a restrictive covenant or you’ve been threatened with enforcement and need a practical path forward.
Because Washington places meaningful limits on non-competes (and because related agreements often include non-solicitation, confidentiality, and invention assignment clauses), these disputes frequently involve multiple overlapping issues. We help clients evaluate enforceability, build an evidence-supported narrative, and pursue resolutions that match the realities of business—ranging from negotiated carve-outs to litigation when necessary.
Use the chatbot to understand Washington non-compete issues and alternatives
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about Washington non-compete agreements—such as common enforceability factors, how non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions differ from non-competes, typical employer/employee negotiation leverage, and practical dispute-resolution paths. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your situation, you can schedule a meeting with Mitchell.
About Mitchell
Mitchell D. West is a litigation attorney with Lowe Graham Jones PLLC, combining expertise in litigation with a deep understanding of Seattle’s startup ecosystem. Mitchell has collaborated with innovative companies in software development, digital assets, decentralized physical infastructure, and legal technology.
Mitchell has represented clients in a range of sophisticated disputes, including trade secret litigation involving silicon-carbon anode technology, patent cases spanning plant varieties to thermoforming products, high-stakes business divorces, and trademark disputes resolved through strategic negotiation. While specializing in litigation, Mitchell also advises emerging technology companies on legal challenges to avoid disputes and ensures they succeed when litigation arises.
As part of his commitment to leveraging technology in legal practice, Mitchell developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbots trained on a curated set of legal documents he has developed and relies on in his day-to-day practice.The RAG chatbot is hosted on a hybrid decentralized cloud platform that Mitchell actively contributes to.
Learn more about Mitchell at Lowe Graham Jones PLLC.
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Education:
- J.D., Washington University School of Law (Washington University in St. Louis)
- B.A., Quantitative Economics and Political Science, Indiana University
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Courts: Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- All Washington State Courts
Memberships:
- Seattle IP Inn of Court
- Seattle Yacht Club
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or are interested in having a custom RAG chatbot developed for your website, you can reach Mitchell directly by email at west@lowegrahamjones.com or using the form below.