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I am a startup and corporate transactions attorney in Seattle. My practice falls into three broad categories:
- Startups and emerging companies;
- Angel and venture financings; and
- Mergers & acquisitions.
I represent companies from inception to exit, and provide general counsel services along the way. For example, I regularly help companies adopt and administer stock option and other forms of equity compensation plans and arrangements.
I also represent investors in companies, as well as executives and founders.
You can reach me at, or via email at You can follow me on Twitter at @joewallin.
I am a frequent public speaker, and happily entertain offers to speak.
I blog at , and I podcast at .
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
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Carney Badley Spellman, PS
Suite 3600, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Matt | May 24, 2013 | Business
Stock Option Legal Consult - Joe was great!
Joe is extremely knowledgable, both about the law, and standard industry practices when it comes to startups, and incentive equity. I was very happy that I had him, and his expertise to walk me through some complicated issues.
Posted by Scott | May 26, 2010 | Business
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We transferred to DWT because of Joe. He has a good sense for what the client needs are and does a great job striking the balance between advising on critical legal matters, however not over lawyering on issues that are not material and represent remote risk to the client. Joe has a strong background...
Posted by Brayden | May 09, 2010 | Business
Exceptional Startup Attorney
I have had the opportunity to work with Joe for almost two years now, and have known him to be both a constant source of exceptional legal council and encouragement. He knows his work, the startup world and knows exactly what it takes to make success happen. I highly recommend him as a person to have...
Joseph Michael Wallin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Joe Wallin is the go-to lawyer in the Seattle area for legal advice for businesses, whether at the start up stage or beyond. I have found his insights and advice valuable over the years and endorse him and his firm fully."
"I strongly endorse Mr. Wallin. While I do not know him personally, I regularly follow his blog at www.startuplawblog.com. He appears to me to be a true expert in business and securities matters, and I would not think twice about referring matters to his office in the future."
"Joe is an extrodinary tax lawyer, and is the man to see about Washington B&O tax issues."
"Joe's knowledge of complex tax matters is significant and I recommend him whole-heartedly."
"Joe is a pleasure to work opposite and handles complex matters with ease."
"Joe is a terrific lawyer. He is extremely responsive to clients' needs, and very thorough and careful in his work. I strongly recommend Joe for anyone looking for a top-notch business and tax lawyer."
"I am very careful about the attorneys to whom I refer clients because the referral reflects upon me. With this in mind, I have referred Mr. Wallin clients who needed a lawyer in his practice area and Mr. Wallin has done outstanding work for them."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Avvo Top Securities Offerings Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2008
Avvo Top Venture Capital Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2004
Washington State Super Lawyer,
2004
Rising Star,
2003
Rising Star,
2002
Rising Star,
2001
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2000
Rising Star,
Work Experience
1998 - 2000
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Education
1996
New York University
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Securities Law for Emerging Companies Conference
Is It Time to Revisit Corporate Structure?
2012
Northwest Region Angel Capital Association Meeting
Public Policy Panel
2012
"Recent Developments and Implementation Measures Under the JOBS Act," Davis Wright Tremaine CLE, Seattle, September 12, 2012
"Recent Developments and Implementation Measures Under the JOBS Act," Davis Wright Tremaine CLE, Seattle, September 12, 2012
2011
Northwest Regional Meeting
Angel Capital Public Policy Matters
2011
2007
Mergers & Acquisition: E-Commerce and Technology Transactions
Mergers & Acquisition: E-Commerce and Technology Transactions
2007
2nd Annual Angel Colloquium
Angel Portfolio Strategy--Panel Discussion
2006
The Seminar Group
"Private Equity & Mezzainine Debt Financing"
2006
DLA Piper and Browne Program
Proxy & Annual Meeting Preparation Workshop
2005
Lorman Education Services
Advanced Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs: Organization and Operation in Washington
2005
Lorman Education Services
Mergers and Acquisistions; Survival Tactics for Deal Lawyers
2005
National Business Institute
The Ins and Outs of Limited Liability Companies in Washington
2004
Lorman Educational Services
Advanced Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs: Organization and Operation in Washington
2004
National Business Institute
Limited Liability Companies in Washington
2004
Gray Cary and Browne Program
Proxy & Annual Meeting Preparation Workshop
2003
National Business Institute
Mergers & Acquisitions From Start to Finish
2003
Lorman Educational Services
Advanced Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs: Organization and Operationg in Washington
2003
National Business Institute
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in Washington
2002
Lorman Educational Services
Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs in Washington: Organization and Operations
2002
Lorman Education Services
Tax Issues for High Tech Companies
2002
National Business Institute
Limited Liability Companies in Washington
2002
National Business Institute
Mergers and Acquisitions in Washington: the Art of Doing Deals
2002
National Business Institute
Mergers and Acquisitions from Start to Finish
2001
National Business Institute
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in Washington
2001
National Business Institute
Tax Aspects of Limited Liability Companies in Washington
Publications
2010
TechFlash
Dodd's Attack on Angel Financing
2010
TechFlash
Rules for Angel Financing Saved
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