Joseph Michael Wallin

Joseph Michael Wallin

also known as Joe Wallin

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Securities offerings Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Securities Offerings, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions ... +2 more

Suite 3600, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

I do a lot of work with startups and early stage companies.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

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Location

Carney Badley Spellman, PS

Suite 3600, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Joseph Michael Wallin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Chris | July 01, 2013 | Business

Joe helped me settle a start-up contract issue!

I was in need of a new lawyer with expertise in technology start-ups. Joe Wallin was referred to me from a trusted friend and I quickly understood why. From the very beginning, Joe showed concern for my interests and executed to perfection. He and his team were very responsive and communicated very c...learly. Going forward, I will definitely work with Joe again and recommend him to anyone. Thanks Joe!

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 Paul | April 26, 2013 | Mergers & Acquisitions

Merger Transaction

We've worked with Joe for many years on general corporate matters, but recently had the chance to work with him very closely in the process of negotiating a strategic merger transaction. Very impressed with Joe’s work on the deal. Very knowledgeable, had experience with all of the relevant issues tha...t arose, and also understood tax and equity structures really well. Also found Joe to be very detail oriented, responsive and a very genuine, well intentioned person. When in the heat of an intense merger process, an attorney with a positive attitude, great communication skills, and a penchant for negotiations is invaluable. Not only did we get the deal done, we truly enjoyed the process and working with Joe. Highly recommend Joe for M&A transactions specifically and corporate matters more generally.

Posted by Cherie | August 03, 2010 | Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy/Sell agreement, Valley Vehicle Licensing

Joe was recommended to me by Michael Roupp. I had tried to solve a business acquisition on my own, and was having a difficult time, dealing with my partner. Joe was responsive immediately, he made himself available by phone, email, and text. He gave me direction, and created a buy /sell agreement ...that protected me. I would highly recommend him, and will use his services again in the future

Posted by Scott | May 26, 2010 | Business

Review JMW

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... in advising Corporations like ours and always makes himself available whenever needed on short notice.

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Joseph Michael Wallin's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Graham

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Possinger

Business lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Justin Lowenthal

Business lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Michael Schneider

Tax lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is an extrodinary tax lawyer, and is the man to see about Washington B&O tax issues."

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Asher Bearman

Tax lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe's knowledge of complex tax matters is significant and I recommend him whole-heartedly."

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Trenton Dykes

Business lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a pleasure to work opposite and handles complex matters with ease."

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Jeffrey Coopersmith

Tax lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Diego Vargas

Securities offerings lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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William Carleton

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Asher Bearman

Partnership lawyer

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Trenton Dykes

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jeffrey Coopersmith

White collar crime lawyer

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Diego Vargas

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

Rising Star,

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

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

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