Alan C Smith

Alan C Smith

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Mergers / Acquisitions
    17 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Venture Capital
    17 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Securities Offerings
    17 years, 35 cases
  • 5% Corporate / Incorporation
    17 years, 100 cases
  • 5% Contracts / Agreements
    17 years, 100 cases

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Venture Capital client, over 5 years ago.

Client Review: I've worked with Alan on corporate structure issues, venture capital deals, public offerings, M&A and all manner of corporate governance issues. Alan... more
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5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Venture Capital client, over 5 years ago.

Client Review: I've worked on financings, acquisitions and IPOs with attorneys at Skadden Arps, Cooley Godward and Wilson Sonsini but Alan is the best. He is... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Amos Satanta Edelman

Alan is a terrific transactional attorney -- smart, experienced and very effective at keeping transactions moving briskly to conclusion. It is my... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Amos Edelman , New York (NY), Over 3 years ago
Franklin Dennis Cordell

By any measure, Alan Smith is one of the preeminent corporate and securities lawyers in the Pacific Northwest.

Endorsement from lawyer: Franklin Cordell , Seattle (WA), Almost 6 years ago

Résumé

 

License

16 years since Alan C Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1996 04/19/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Fenwick & West 2008–present
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 2000–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Stanford Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Stanford University Economics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Avvo Top Venture Capital Lawyer Washington CEO Magazine 2008
Avvo Top Securities Offerings Lawyer Washington CEO Magazine 2008
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