Christine A. Pothering

Christine A. Pothering

also known as Chris Pothering

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 31 years

Business Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Construction & Development, Internet

1015 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Christine

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 31 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.

1015 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Christine A. Pothering's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Douglas | September 11, 2008 | Construction & Development

Doug Anderson, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Chris is my top choice for outside counsel on any commercial or construction law matter in the Pacific Northwest. Chris is an excellent negotiator. Her drafting skills are top notch. She is honest, diligent and client focused. Chris quickly goes to the heart of any project she has and moves it to co...mpletion in an efficient and timely way. Chris does a fabulous job of keeping us informed on her progress. She relates well with other lawyers and with her clients. Chris would be a tremendous asset for any client looking for high quality representation in commercial, construction or real estate matters.

Posted by Christopher | September 03, 2008 | Contracts & Agreements

Top Notch Transactional and Real Estate Attorney

Chris has worked for the last ___ years for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, in-house as Assistant General Counsel, outside as a contract attorney and as a partner with Short, Cressman and Burgess. Chris was an experienced transactional attorney when she began with LP and has built her skills to becom...e one of the best transactional, construction and real estate attorneys with whom I've worked over the years. Her exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and communication skills have repeatedly caused our business managers to praise her work, efficiency and responsiveness and request her representation. Chris has been responsible for developing and improving our transactional, capital projects and divestiture contract forms as well as a myriad of other contract forms supporting our contracts management department. Combining the high level of competency and ethics with someone who relates and communicates well with the client creates the high caliber representation we have come to expect from Chris.

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Christine A. Pothering's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Crosetto

Business lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris has a wealth of experience and is a trusted adviser. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Mlodinoff

Business lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Having worked as an in-house colleague of Christine Pothering's, it's easy for me to say that she would be an invaluable asset to any client looking for corporate or real estate advice. I'm still in-house, so I hire lawyers for a living, and I'd hire Christine any time! I give her my highest endorsement."

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John Watkins

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris and I have been opposing counsel on a number of transactions, and Chris has earned my respect. She is a tough negotiator, but she also is fair and reasonable, and always pleasant and professional. I recommend her to anyone needing corporate legal services in the Seattle area."

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Michelle Rosenthal

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've worked on and off with Chris for about three years on a variety of different contract and real estate matters and have also found her to be an excellent attorney. She is confident, capable and provides a high level of client service. I hope to continue working for her in the years to come."

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John Sullivan

Business lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is bright, knowledgeable, dedicated and client-service oriented. She has a broad range of expertise in business transactions, including construction, intellectual property licensing and business contracts. She is the lawyer I go to for assistance in these areas."

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David Mlodinoff

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John Watkins

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Director- Global Legal Services, Expeditors International

2012 - Present

Mentor, Community Development Entrepreneurship Clinic, Seattle University School Of Law

2006 - Present

Partner, Short Cressman & Burgess, PLLC

1998 - 2006

Senior Counsel, Louisiana Pacific Corporation

Associations

Oregon State Bar

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

King County Bar Association

King County Bar Association, Business Law Section

American Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Washington State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section

Downtown Seattle Association

Smart Growth & Economic Competitiveness Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Multi-million dollar gaming machine purchase

successful negotiation

Represented iPhone app developer

successful

Counseled music producer

successful negotiations

Negotiated a television contract with E! Entertainment

successful negotiation

Advised on acquisition of a winery, vineyard, hotel, spa and tasting room in California.

successful negotiation

Drafted and negotiated major league sports team sponsorship agreement.

Favorable to both parties

Negotiated an international supply agreement.

Favorable to both parties

Advised on acquisition of HVAC company headquartered in Ohio.

Successful acquisition for client.

Drafted and negotiated multiple national artist contracts for local venues.

successful negotiations

Negotiated finance packages for US and Canadian companies.

successful

Represented buyer in purchase of commercial building in downtown Bellevue.

successful

Represented seller of commercial building in downtown Seattle.

successful

Represented international hydro plane boat racing company in sale of state-of-the-art racing boat to foreign purchaser.

successful negotiations

Advised on acquisition of family owned chemical company headquartered in Washington.

successful

Stewarded opening of a new store and emerging retail line in Seattle.

successful

Represented manufacturer in a world-wide development, licensing and exclusive manufacturing agreement for a new ice technology.

successful negotiations

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Education

1994

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Lewis and Clark College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

WSBA Construction Section Mid-Year

Construction

Publications

2013

King County Bar Bulletin The Gray Area of Securities Law

2012

2012

2012

King County Bar Bulletin Don't Forget the Digital Assets

2012

2008

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education ConsensusDOCS v. AIA 2007

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Laws & Principles Affecting the Construction Project

Languages

English

Activity

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