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Intellectual property Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse Dan Lear as a fellow attorney and innovator in this community. The work that he is doing to bring the tech and legal community together shows his passion and commitment to serving his clients and business community. I would recommend Dan with great confidence."
Business Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan's the best kind of lawyer: the kind who will give you great advice and whose company you'll enjoy. I've gotten the chance to know Dan through a legal + tech meetup group that he's started here in Seattle. Dan's passion for improving legal services is obvious. I've also gotten the chance to hear Dan speak at legal conferences, so I can also tell you that he knows substantive issues affecting tech companies well and can speak eloquently about them. And if you categorize yourself as someone who likes to do business with fun and friendly people, you'll get that bonus too if you work with Dan."
Intellectual property Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan has an excellent understanding of technology and the law. He has a knack for understanding emerging technologies. I highly recommend his services."
Business Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan is a thoughtful and energetic leader in Seattle's entrepreneurial community. His efforts continue to bring together local and national innovators to encourage conversation and action on much-needed advancements in legal technology. His efforts benefit our entire community, lawyer and non-lawyer alike. I am grateful for Dan's ongoing work, and it is a pleasure to know him."
Business Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan is an impressive attorney and has done a fantastic job curating the community around the intersection of Legal and Tech. He has sparked ideas and innovation in Seattle legal community and created an opportunity for like minded attorneys and professionals to discuss and collaborate. Dan is also an easy person to work with and knows his practice well. I would highly recommend Dan to not only my clients but to colleagues as well."
Business Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am happy to endorse Dan. He is a sharp and hardworking attorney, and finds time to stay involved with the bar association and local legal community. I always enjoy working with Dan."
Business Attorney | May 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan is a well-recognized legal innovator. His peers look to him as someone who is taking law practice into the next century. The state bar association turn to Dan for thought leadership on the innovation issues he cares about. If you are looking for an attorney on the cutting edge Dan is your guy."