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About Eric
My practice focuses on general business with a concentration in corporate finance, venture capital, securities, debtor-creditor issues, executive compensation, and technology licensing. I have experience dealing in franchising, asset securitization, private placement of securities, securities registrations and '34 Act reporting for public companies, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, business formations and shareholder dispute resolution. Prior to entering private practice, I served a tw
Practice areas
- Corporate and incorporation: 30%
25 years
- Securities offerings: 25%
25 years
- Mergers and acquisitions: 25%
- Licensing: 10%
25 years
- Venture capital: 10%
25 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2003 | 03/31/2017 |
| WA | Active | 1992 | 07/20/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Peterson Russell Kelly, PLLC | 2003 - Present |
| Partner | Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC | 2000 - Present |
| Partner | Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC | 1999 - 2000 |
| Associate | Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC | 1994 - 1998 |
| Clerk | United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | 1992 - 1994 |
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| Bellevue Convention Center Authority Board of Directors | N/A | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSBA Business Law Section | Executive Committee | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of California | Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | N/A | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit | N/A | 1993 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSBA Business Law Section | Chairman | 2009 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor (Order of the Coif) | 1992 |
| Washington State University | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Phi Beta Kappa) | 1983 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University School of Law, Adjunct Professor | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2001 |
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Michael Deleo, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick is an excellent business attorney. His strong intellect, work ethic, and integrity are unsurpassed.
John Sherwood, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Rick's competence and performance as a lawyer. I have worked with Rick as California and Washington counsel for my clients over the last ten years. His client communications are outstanding. He is a leader in our community in both community and legal organizations.
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Contact
10900 Ne 4th St Ste 1850
Bellevue, WA, 98004-8341
Office (425) 462-4700