About Thomas
Practice areas
- Mergers and acquisitions: 35%
Lead/first chair role on a significant number of M&A deals, with involvement from conception of the deal and initial deal structuring, to negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, to closing, including helping to raise related financing and clearance through regulatory approval processes.
19 years, 50 cases
- Securities offerings: 25%
Equity and debt offerings, including initial public offerings, convertible debt/hybrid debt offerings, venture capital financings, private placements and secured loans.
19 years, 20 cases
- Commercial real estate: 20%
Wide variety of commercial agreements, including joint ventures, service level agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements and others.
19 years
- Intellectual property: 20%
Patent acquisitions and licensing, as well as a variety of IP-related matters for technology companies (including trademark counseling, web site terms of use, etc.).
9 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2006 | 08/18/2017 |
| CA | Active | 1998 | 07/13/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Counsel | Invention Law Group | 2009 - Present |
| Senior Counsel | Symetra Financial Corporation | 2007 - 2009 |
| Shareholder | Graham & Dunn P.C. | 2007 - 2007 |
| Corporate and Securities Attorney | Fenwick & West LLP | 1998 - 2007 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Insights: The Corporate & Securities Law Advisor | The Aim Market: Special Considerations for U.S. Companies | 2006 |
| Harvard Journal of Law and Technology | The FCC and the Telecom Act of 1996; Necessary Steps to Achieve Substantial Deregulation | 1998 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| University of Washington | Electrical Engineering | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
Attorney endorsements
Endorsements from fellow lawyers are an important consideration for many when selecting the right attorney. Be the first to endorse your colleague!
Cost
- Hourly Rates Contact for details
Contact
Symetra Financial Center
777 108th Ave NE, Suite 1200
Bellevue, WA, 98004-5135