I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment, and the formation of medical practice groups.
Practice areas
22 years, 5,100 cases
22 years, 5,100 cases
22 years
22 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1999 | 02/24/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2012 |
40 Under 40 Award (40 Business Leaders Under the Age of 40) | Puget Sound Business Journal | 2011 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
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Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics | 2008 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2003 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2002 |
Rising Star Attorney | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2001 |
Graduation With High Honors | University of Washington School of Law | 1999 |
Order of the Coif | University of Washington School of Law | 1999 |
Delta Theta Phi Award (Highest Combined 1st and 2nd Year Grades) | University of Washington School of Law | 1998 |
Judge James J. Lawless Award (Highest 1st Year Grades) | University of Washington School of Law | 1997 |
Washington Law Review | University of Washington School of Law | 1997 |
Phi Beta Kappa | Bucknell University | 1995 |
Graduation Magna Cum Laude | Bucknell University | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC | 1999 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States District Court for the Western District of Washington | Admitted Attorney | 2000 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Admitted Attorney | 2000 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Unknown | Planning Ahead to Avoid Tenant Problems | 2005 |
Unknown | Drafting and Negotiating Washington Commercial Real Estate Leases | 2004 |
Sterling Education Services | Operational Issues in Commercial Lease Drafting | 2003 |
Unknown | Economic and Financing Issues in Commercial Leases | 2003 |
National Business Institute CLE | A Bird's Eye View of the Requirements of the IDEA | 2002 |
National Business Institute CLE | Discipline of Special Needs Students under the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act | 2002 |
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WA Special Education Seminar | Citizen or Civil Servant: Drawing the Line Between School Employees' Private Interests as Citizens and the Public Interest in Their Roles as Educators | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Columbia University | MA - Masters | 1996 |
Bucknell University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Washington Radiology Business Management Association | Employment Law Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them | 2007 |
Pacific Northwest Credit Conference | The Dirty Dozen: Empoyment Law Pitfalls | 2005 |
Commercial Leases | Commercial Lease Drafting | 2003 |
Special Education and the Law | Requirements under the IDEA | 2002 |
CCIM Washington Chapter Meeting | Business Entities: How to Select the Right One For Your Deal | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY INC v. BENTON FRANKLIN ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES | Victory |
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Jeffrey Caffee, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Benjamin VandenBerghe, Business Attorney on Dec 8, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Kristi's legal knowledge, intellect, and skills as a counselor and advisor are absolutely top-notch. I have worked with her on many difficult cases and consider her to be one of the best attorneys in her field.
Scott Feir, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Mar 19, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kristi is a very talented and experienced attorney. Her legal analysis is excellent and she is very responsive to client needs.
Ryan Montgomery, Business Attorney on Mar 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kristi is an outstanding attorney. Her intelligence, experience and communication skills enable her to obtain the very best results for her clients. Highest possible recommendation.
John O'Brien, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 6, 2010
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Kristi is very diligent and hard working. She can easily assist any business client with their company's legal needs.
Kirk Davis, Business Attorney on Jan 6, 2010
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I liked Kristiana O'Brien so much that I asked her to help me set up my law practice. She is fantastic. I really appreciated her patience and professionalism. I strongly recommend her.
Garth O'Brien, Business Attorney on Dec 18, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kristi is by far one of the most skilled business attorneys in Seattle. She is extremely intelligent and raises every issue to minimize legal risk. I refer all my clients with business law needs to Kristi.
Tamara Roe, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jun 5, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work.