Joseph Michael Wallin

Also known as Joe Wallin
Joseph Michael Wallin

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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% Business
  • 20% Securities Offerings
  • 20% Venture Capital
  • 20% Mergers / Acquisitions
  • 20% Tax

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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I am a startup and corporate transactions attorney in Seattle. My practice falls into three broad categories:   Startups and emerging companies; Angel and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Stock Option Legal Consult - Joe was great!”

Posted by: Matt, 2 days ago.

Client Review: Joe is extremely knowledgable, both about the law, and standard industry practices when it comes to startups, and incentive equity. I was very happy... more
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5 star rating

“Understanding of State Taxation”

Posted by: a State & Local Law client, 20 days ago.

Client Review: Joe and his partner, provided me with the right set of legal advise on a 30 minute phone call which took me so many weeks to understand. Great team
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Justin C. Lowenthal

I strongly endorse Mr. Wallin. While I do not know him personally, I regularly follow his blog at www.startuplawblog.com. He appears to me to be a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Justin Lowenthal , Davis (CA), 6 months ago
Michael Schneider

Joe is an extrodinary tax lawyer, and is the man to see about Washington B&O tax issues.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Schneider , Seattle (WA), Almost 5 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Joseph Michael Wallin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1994 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Seattle University School of Law 1998–2000

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York University Taxation LL.M - Master of Laws 1996
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
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Awards

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

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
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Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Obama's Call for Capital Gains Cut Could Supercharge Startups TechFlash 2010
Dodd's Attack on Angel Financing TechFlash 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Is It Time to Revisit Corporate Structure? Securities Law for Emerging Companies Conference 2012
Public Policy Panel Northwest Region Angel Capital Association Meeting 2012
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