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About David
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
25%
36 years
Securities Offerings
25%
36 years
Venture Capital
25%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Perkins Coie LLP
1201 3rd Ave, Suite 4800, Seattle, WA, 98101-3266
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David Faustin McShea's Reviews
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Posted by Yoram | September 29, 2010 | Business
Stellar
I approached Dave to represent my technology startup company. We had an initial meeting during which Dave introduced me to a couple of his colleagues with whom I would be working on day to day business. Following the meeting, we went through a few iterations on the engagement agreement. I have bee...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2008 | Business
Fantastic!
Dave served as general counsel for our early state startup, as well as negotiating our eventual merger. What struck me most was the incredible level of insight he provided for business issues, not strictly legal issues. He was very engaged in our business, provided excellent advice, and was available...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Business
Excellent emerging company attorney
Dave has guided my company since before I started working here. He set a great stage for me to come in as inhouse counsel, and provides excellent ongoing advice for us.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Corporate & Incorporation
Tough to go wrong with Dave McShea
I've worked with Dave McShea on vaious corportate finance related matters over several years and find Dave incredibly sharp from a legal perspective butr also from a business perspective. I highly recomomend him, especially to entreprenuers starting up companies.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008
If you can afford him, hire him
Great lawyer. Very responsive, trustworthy, full of sage advice. Highly recommend him
David Faustin McShea's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dave is a very bright, capable lawyer who will take the time to figure out a challenging issue and get it right. He's got a wide range of experience, including doing work for successful companies such as Amazon.com, and is a frequent speaker on securities law and other topics. I've done a number of deals opposite Dave over the years - he stands out as someone who really seems to love the law and is engaged in his work."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Listed, Top 100 Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Listed, Chambers USA
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Listed, Top 100 Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Listed, Chambers USA
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Top Venture Capital Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2008
Listed, Chambers USA
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Listed, 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2007
Listed, Chambers USA
2006
Listed, Chambers USA
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Listed, Chambers USA
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Listed, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Seattle's Best Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Associations
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Education
1990
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Princeton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Washington State Bar Association
New World, Old World: How to Do an IPO After Securities Offering Reform
2005
Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Angel Financing: How to Evaluate and Obtain Angel Investment Capital
Publications
2008
Merrill Corporation publication
The Initial Public Offering Handbook: A Guide for Entrepreneurs, Executives, Directors and Private Investors