Banyan Legal Counsel PLLC

Banyan Legal Counsel PLLC is a Seattle law firm that advises businesses, nonprofit organizations, and human resources leaders on employment, corporate, and operational matters. Founded in 2015 by principal attorney Linda S. Fang, the firm helps clients build and expand organizations, manage workplace obligations, and address legal risks before they develop into costly disputes. Its work combines business-focused advice with a commitment to accessible, client-centered legal services for entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations.

Banyan Legal Counsel PLLC approaches each engagement with practical analysis, responsive communication, and an understanding of the client’s organization and goals. The firm works closely with owners, executives, and HR professionals to identify legal concerns, evaluate operational risks, and create solutions that support sustainable growth. Drawing on litigation and compliance experience, the team emphasizes prevention, clear documentation, and informed decision-making while helping clients manage day-to-day issues and important business transitions.

Banyan Legal Counsel PLLC assists with business formation, ownership changes, multistate expansion, business purchases and sales, and contract drafting and negotiation. Its employment practices cover hiring, discipline, termination, wage-and-hour requirements, worker classification, leave administration, disability accommodations, employee agreements, severance terms, and workplace policies. The firm also advises nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, conducts workplace investigations and equity audits, and helps employers respond to employee complaints, demand letters, and government agency audits or investigations.

Banyan Legal Counsel PLLC is distinguished by its focus on helping businesses and nonprofits remain compliant while developing fair and effective workplaces. Linda Fang brings prior employment litigation experience and is licensed in Washington and California, supporting the firm’s work with local and multistate employers. Her professional service includes volunteer legal work and participation in organizations focused on workplace investigations, equity, women attorneys, and Asian American legal professionals. The firm provides thoughtful counsel designed to protect organizations and advance their long-term objectives.