David P Kerr

David P Kerr

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 30 years

Business Lawyer at SEATTLE, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Trademark Application

701 5th Avenue, Suite 2800, SEATTLE, WA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Seattle Marijuana Business Attorney

31 years

50%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Seattle Marijuana Business Attorney

31 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Seattle Marijuana Business Attorney

31 years

20%
Trademark Application 10%

Seattle Marijuana Business Attorney

31 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Fifth Avenue Law Group

701 5th Avenue, Suite 2800, SEATTLE, WA, 98104

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David P Kerr's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rodney | July 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law

Former Client

David helped me set up my marijuana businesses back in the very beginning of legalization. He was a pioneer. First it was medical marijuana in he helped me establish in 2012, and then it was 502 recreational marijuana a few years later. David really helped me navigate the ever changing landscape a...t a difficult time in the industry's development. He knows alot about alot of areas. He always had good advice, and he helped me to see around the corner about future obstacles and complications in my path. I'm still in business today, and I am thankful for all of the great work that David did on my behalf.

Posted by Fernando | April 24, 2015 | Cannabis Law

MNO LLC

DAVID WAS AN AMAZING PARTNER TO HAVE DURING THE I502 LICENSING PROCESS. IT HAS BEEN A ROLLER COASTER EXPERIENCE BUT IT WAS MADE A THE MORE EASY BY HAVING David ad my attorney!

Posted by Paul | April 24, 2015 | Litigation

Satisfied completely

I was pleasantly surprised at Mr. Kerr's knowledge of the subject matter of which I was in need of legal advice. The resultant steps toward litigation solved the issue forthrightly without the need for mediation or lawsuit.

Posted by Vicki | April 20, 2015 | Cannabis Law

SUPERB BUSINESS LAWYER

After applying for I-502 licenses, my husband and I needed an attorney with business experience and knowledge of the LCB "Rules" and details of the new law. David Kerr was highly recommended to us by another attorney that we highly respect. We met with David and it was not long before we hired him.... As clients, we needed an attorney dedicated to guiding us in this new and fast-changing frontier. David is an exceptional business attorney, the best we have ever had. He cares about us, is dedicated, creative, on task, and knows exactly what to do as the rules change, and to answer our cannabis business highly-technical questions. Over the years, we have worked with several top attorneys in Seattle and David is at the top of the list. David Kerr has gone beyond our expectations. He is a 10+, Superb!

Posted by Kate & George | April 19, 2015

Recommendation

David P. Kerr is professional, knowledgeable and empathetic to his clients' needs. We felt comfortable working with him on every level; he explained things very well, and was responsive to our questions and concerns, and provided resolution in a timely fashion. We would recommend David unequivocall...y.

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David P Kerr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Juneja

Business lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David has a greta deal of experience in the legal world and never ceases to amaze me in his grasp of the issue and his zealous advocacy of the client."

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Sean Badgley

Business lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with David for two years. He is particularly knowledgeable about business issues, particularly within the I-502 framework."

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Jeffrey Stinson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kerr has continued to impress me with his accurate and insightful legal analysis throughout the Avvo forums. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking business legal counsel."

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Niloufar Park

Business lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is very knowledgeable in his field of practice. His well rounded experience and legal advice will be an asset to any client."

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Nancy Pacharzina

Litigation lawyer

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Sean Badgley

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Rachel Kurtz

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Niloufar Park

Business lawyer

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Joyce Schwensen

Adoption lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Ascentium Corporation

2010 - 2017

Attorney, dk | LAW

2001 - 2010

Staff Attorney / PM, City Of Bellevue

2000 - 2001

Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs, RCN Telecom Services

1999 - 2001

Director of Government Affairs, AT&T Broadband

Associations

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member in Good Standing

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member in Good Standing (inactive)

Sample of Legal Cases

Business Contract Arbitration

Settled - Full Reimbursement

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Education

1995

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Operational Compliance Experts Series Cannabis Business Compliance

2013

Cannabis Business Seminar

Washington Marijuana Law

Publications

2009

Whitepaper “Putting the Wires Underground In Washington State

2008

National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Journal • “Local Government in a Web 2.0 World”

Languages

English

Activity

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