Eric A Koester

Eric A Koester

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Mergers / Acquisitions
    7 years
  • 20% Venture Capital
    7 years
  • 20% Securities Offerings
    7 years
  • 20% Business
    7 years
  • 20% Life Sciences / Biotechnology
    7 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($200-$300/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (0)

www.MyHighTechStartup.com. Cartoon by Travis Fox.
www.MyHighTechStartup.com. Cartoon by Travis Fox.
www.MyHighTechStartup.com. Cartoon by Travis Fox.

Welcome to my Avvo page. For more information about me or my practice, or to find helpful questions and answers to legal and business issues for startups,... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“President LiteTouch”

Posted by: Paul, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Eric is an excellent attorney, the best I've worked with. He does a great job of keeping on top of things and lends a sharp business perspective... more
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5 star rating

“Trustworthy, thorough and full of integrity”

Posted by: a Corporate client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Eric has provided invaluable counsel in our corporation's varous filings with the IRS as well as negotiations with potential partners. He provided... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Georgene Huang

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Georgene Huang , New York (NY), Almost 3 years ago
Douglas Scott Reiser

How impressive can an attorney be? Eric seems to set the top of the gauge. Incredibly resourceful, communicative, and engaging, Eric is wise beyond... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Douglas Reiser , Seattle (WA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Eric A Koester was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2006 05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founder at Zaarly, Inc. 2011–present
Independent Consultant at MEGO Consulting 1994–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 2006
Brexgata University (Brussels, Belgium) Change Management & Leadership Certificate Program 2004
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
40 Under 40 Washington Business Journal 2011
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Society of Plastics Engineers 2008–present
Member Washington State Certified Public Accountants 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 23 Legal Guides
3 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Startup Lawyer (Part II) ABA Young Lawyer Forum Newsletter 2009
What Every Engineer Should Know About Starting a High-Tech Business Venture What Every Engineer Should Know About Starting a High-Tech Business Venture 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
"Green" Deals - Understanding Transactions in Clean Technology Spring 2009 Meeting 2009
Start Smart - What Start-Ups Should Know (and How To Tell Them) About Choice of Entity, Owners' Agreements, and Funding Spring 2009 Meeting 2009
See all 9 speaking engagements