Most business sales don’t fall apart over price – they collapse during due diligence when buyers uncover what sellers overlooked. For owners planning a sale in 2026, five questions deserve honest answers before any buyer comes to the table: Are your financials truly clean? Do your contracts survive a change of ownership? Is the business too dependent on you personally? Are there hidden liabilities in tax accounts or pending claims? And is your deal structure actually optimized for your tax situation? Washington sellers also need to factor in the state capital gains tax on proceeds above the 2026 threshold. Preparation takes six to twelve months, and the sellers who close successfully are those who audit their own business before a buyer’s attorney does it for them.
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Bryn was very helpful in reviewing our company’s transportation contracts and recommended several changes that have come to be very beneficial.
Lonnie R.
Bryn’s work is exemplary. Well thought through, thorough, and balanced. Bryn is very good as weighing the risks involved against the issue being reviewed. He’s an excellent advisor because he gives you the good, the bad and the ugly of each issue and helps you figure out the best route to take.
Ned R.
I have worked with Bryn on projects at Tree Top Inc. and I found Bryn to be detailed and professional in his approach to legal counsel. Bryn’s willingness to understand the business needs, and subsequently assuring those business needs are met in the intent and spirit of all contracts and agreements, is invaluable.
Joel Y.
Personable and professional at all times, under all circumstances. Demonstrates a “bias for action, clarity, and consistency” through utilization of excellent collaboration and listening skills.
Joe B.
I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Bryn Peterson for over two years at Tree Top, Inc. During that time, I worked with Bryn on several company issues and always found his work to be professional and well done. Bryn demonstrated his legal experience and knowledge on many levels throughout the organization, and always had the best interests of the company in mind.
Scott T.
Bryn is an extremely attentive business-focused attorney driven to “get the deal done”. Always willing to share experiences, advice and observations from a legal perspective, Bryn makes extraordinary efforts to understand the business side of issues and the potential opportunities therein.
Woody J.