Kristiana Farris O'Brien

Kristiana Farris O'Brien

10.0

Superb

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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  • 50% Business
    14 years, 5,100 cases
  • 40% Health Care
    14 years, 5,100 cases
  • 5% Employment / Labor
    14 years
  • 5% Real Estate
    14 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Best Seattle Business Lawyer”

Posted by: a Business client, 12 months ago.

Client Review: Kristi handled my case and was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive about my business issue. I highly recommend her to everyone in the Seattle area.
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5 star rating

“Great attorney”

Posted by: Donald, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I retained Kristi to handle the sale of my business. She was fantastic. Always responded promptly and secured one heck of a deal. Thanks!
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Jeffrey R Caffee

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Caffee , Auburn (WA), 2 months ago
Benjamin I VandenBerghe

I endorse this lawyer. Kristi's legal knowledge, intellect, and skills as a counselor and advisor are absolutely top-notch. I have worked with her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Benjamin VandenBerghe , Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Kristiana Farris O'Brien was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1999 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC 1999–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
Columbia University Political Science MA - Masters 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Attorney Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2012
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted Attorney United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit 2000–present
Admitted Attorney United States District Court for the Western District of Washington 2000–present
See all 5 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Planning Ahead to Avoid Tenant Problems Unknown 2005
Drafting and Negotiating Washington Commercial Real Estate Leases Unknown 2004
See all 7 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Employment Law Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Washington Radiology Business Management Association 2007
The Dirty Dozen: Empoyment Law Pitfalls Pacific Northwest Credit Conference 2005
See all 5 speaking engagements