"Stu's business acumen and congenial no-nonsense approach deliver efficient and effective results."
John Dulcich, President Ashton Capital Corp; GM, Ashton Aviation, LLC
STU HELLER
WITH OVER 20 YEARS
EXPERIENCE CAN HELP
  • negotiate or draft a better lease
  • save you money
  • avoid legal pitfalls
  • ask the important questions
  • identify and minimize unavoidable risks
  • catch details you might otherwise miss
  • insulate your business from lease-based economic ups and downs
  • identify significant provisions that are missing
  • do a better job of protecting your business
HELLER focuses his practice on leasing. He helps his clients negotiate better deals and avoid potentially expensive mistakes. He has practiced law in the State of Washington for 35 years assisting companies such as RED ROBIN INTERNATIONAL, CUCINA! CUCINA!, and other chain retailers with leasing, liquor licensing, property acquisitions and other legal issues faced by rapidly expanding businesses. When working with Heller clients better understand and improve the agreements they are asked to sign.

His numerous articles have appeared in the PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL; HOSPITALITY NEWS & COFFEE TALK; the LIQUOR REPORTER; the WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION NEWS UPDATE; the website of the WASHINGTON STATE HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION, www.wshla.com; and NORTHWEST STIR, the E-zine for culinary professionals at www.nwstir.com. Past & Present:
  • Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of RED ROBIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Corporate Secretary & General Counsel of CUCINA! CUCINA!, INC.
  • General Counsel of SCHWARTZ BROTHERS RESTAURANTS
  • Environmental Counsel, intellectual property attorney, and government and regulatory affairs manager at WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
  • Board Member of the WASHINGTON STATE HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION (received its 2002 award for outstanding contributions to the organization)
  • Member of the WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, and the WASHINGTON STATE and KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS.
  • Presidential Exchange Executive and Special Assistant to the General Counsel at the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE in Washington, D.C.
  • HELLER was born in New York City, attended RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE and GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL. He lives in Seattle, is married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He is an avid runner and skier.
Fees

Fixed fee arrangements - available for reviews, analysis, and recommendations
Hourly fee arrangements - also available for reviews, analysis, recommendations and negotiations
Combination fixed and hourly fee arrangements - where a fixed fee is set for reviews, analysis, and recommendations, and an hourly fee applies to resulting negotiations
Monthly retainer arrangements - for those who want to be able to call any time on a fixed monthly budget
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