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David L. Benson
About David
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Energy and Utilities
50%
24 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
50%
34 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 33 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
K & L Gates
925 4th Ave #2900, Seattle, WA, 98104
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David L. Benson's Reviews
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Posted by Brian | June 2, 2008
Board member
Dave was corporate counsel for a start up where I was a member of the board of directors. He provided excellent legal as well as business counsel to the principals. Since that experience Dave and I have found several other ways to collaborate. He has a deep knowledge of the renewable energy space...
David L. Benson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend David. He is an excellent lawyer and a joy to work with. David brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication and passion to solving client problems."
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Employment and labor lawyer
Joshua Brower
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Avvo Top Energy/Utilities Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2005
Board Member of the Year, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, SW Branch
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Co-Chair Global Energy & Infrastructure Practice, K&L Gates
1999 - 2013
Principal, Stoel Rives LLP
1994 - 1999
Senior Associate, Hecht & Lentz
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Judge Richard Suhrheinrich
Associations
2019 - Present
Washington Green SchoolsBoard Member
2018 - Present
UW Clean Energy Institute - Technology Advisory CommitteeBoard Member
2016 - Present
Spark NorthwestBoard Member, Vice-Chair
2012 - Present
WWU Institute for Energy StudiesFounding member of Advisory Board
2008 - Present
Washington Clean Technology AllianceBoard Member
2006 - 2010
Association for Corporate GrowthBoard of Directors, Seattle Chapter
2005 - 2010
Seattle Repertory TheatreMember, Board of Trustees,
2004 - 2009
American Bar AssociationSub-Committee Chair, Corporate Counsel Committee
2003 - 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, King County, SW BranchChair; Board Member
Education
1993
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws, with Distinction
1992
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, Summa cum laude
1989
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
RETech 2009: Leadership in Green Economy
Public-Private Partnerships in Renewable Energy
2009
Algae Biofuels World Summit
Financing of advanced biofuels and co-products
2007
Renewable Energy Finance Forum
Financing Biomass Projects
2007
NREL's 20th Industry Growth Forum
Novel Approaches to Financing the Clean Energy Technology Revolution
2006
Renewable Energy Project Financing
Renewable Energy Financing
Publications
2008
Law of Biofuels (Second Edition)
Financing Your Biofuels Project
2008
Law of Biofuels (Second Edition)
Next-Generation Biofuels
2007
American Bar Association publication
In-House Counsel Tool-Kit (Co-editor)
2005
M&A Process: A Practical Guide for the Business Lawyer
M&A Process: A Practical Guide for the Business Lawyer
Languages
German