Washington Non-Compete Agreement Attorney
Non-compete disputes in Washington require careful statutory analysis. Whether you are seeking to enforce a non-compete, challenge one, or negotiate an exit that avoids litigation, we help clients evaluate enforceability and risk under Washington’s non-compete law, including issues like compensation thresholds, notice requirements, and the reasonableness of scope and duration.
In practice, non-compete disputes often overlap with confidentiality, trade secret, and non-solicitation concerns. We help businesses and individuals build a strategy grounded in the contract language and facts on the ground—what work is being performed, what information is being used, and what business interests are legitimately at stake.
Use the chatbot to understand Washington non-compete enforceability and common dispute outcomes
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about Washington non-compete agreements—such as key statutory requirements, how courts analyze reasonableness, how non-competes differ from non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations, and typical remedies and negotiation pathways. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice.
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.