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About Kristiana
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Business
24%
27 years | 5,100 cases
Employment and Labor
24%
27 years
Health Care
24%
27 years | 5,100 cases
Real Estate
23%
27 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC
5500 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
Law Offices of Kristiana Farris O'Brien
Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2012 | Business
Best Seattle Business Lawyer
Kristi handled my case and was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive about my business issue. I highly recommend her to everyone in the Seattle area.
Posted by Donald | May 25, 2012 | Mergers & Acquisitions
Great attorney
I retained Kristi to handle the sale of my business. She was fantastic. Always responded promptly and secured one heck of a deal. Thanks!
Posted by Erik | November 04, 2009
Excellent help
Kristi helped me with an issue I had a couple years ago. Despite not having worked with me before, she got up to speed extremely quickly and provided excellent advice that resulted in a situation with no legal headache whatsoever. She was professional and personable, and really knew what she was doin...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Top Notch Business Attorney
Ms. O'Brien provided stellar advice when it came time to form a PLLC. She thought of every possible scenario that our PLLC might endure, and she made sure we were protected. Her messaging was crystal clear and her work product was of the highest quality I have ever seen in any attorney. I refer all m...
Kristiana Farris O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Kristi is very diligent and hard working. She can easily assist any business client with their company's legal needs."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
40 Under 40 Award (40 Business Leaders Under the Age of 40), Puget Sound Business Journal
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics
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
Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1999
Graduation With High Honors, University of Washington School of Law
1999
Order of the Coif, University of Washington School of Law
1998
Delta Theta Phi Award (Highest Combined 1st and 2nd Year Grades), University of Washington School of Law
1997
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
1995
Graduation Magna Cum Laude, Bucknell University
1995
Phi Beta Kappa, Bucknell University
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC
Associations
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted Attorney
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted Attorney
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY INC v. BENTON FRANKLIN ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES
Victory
Education
1999
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Columbia University
MA - Masters
1995
Bucknell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Washington Radiology Business Management Association
Employment Law Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
2005
Pacific Northwest Credit Conference
The Dirty Dozen: Empoyment Law Pitfalls
2003
Commercial Leases
Commercial Lease Drafting
2002
Special Education and the Law
Requirements under the IDEA
2001
CCIM Washington Chapter Meeting
Business Entities: How to Select the Right One For Your Deal
Publications
2005
Unknown
Planning Ahead to Avoid Tenant Problems
2004
Unknown
Drafting and Negotiating Washington Commercial Real Estate Leases
2003
Sterling Education Services
Operational Issues in Commercial Lease Drafting
2003
Unknown
Economic and Financing Issues in Commercial Leases
2002
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
2000
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
Languages
English