Matthew Stoddard Topham

Matthew Stoddard Topham

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 34% Financial Markets And Services
  • 33% Corporate / Incorporation
  • 33% Mergers / Acquisitions

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Korean

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2 endorsements


Richard Alex Repp

I enjoyed working with Matt on a FINRA regulatory matter which we were able to resolve in the mutual interests of our respective clients. Besides... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Repp , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago
Mark S Britton

Matt and I worked together while I was at Preston Gates. Not only is he a really bright guy, but his work ethic is unrivaled. One of the most... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Britton , Seattle (WA), Almost 6 years ago

Résumé

 

License

16 years since Matthew Stoddard Topham was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP 2004–present
Associate at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP 1997–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Stanford University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Avvo Top Financial Markets And Services Lawyer Washington CEO Magazine 2008
Super Lawyer 2007
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
State Securities Law Considerations for Equity Compensation Plans Selected Issues in Equity Compensation - 4th Edition 2007