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About Kristiana

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

OtherReal estateEmployment and laborHealth careBusiness
  1. Business: 24%

    22 years, 5,100 cases

  2. Health care: 24%

    22 years, 5,100 cases

  3. Employment and labor: 24%

    22 years

  4. Real estate: 23%

    22 years

  1. Health insurance: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

5500 Columbia Center
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Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC

5500 Columbia Center
701 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA, 98104

    | No address is available.Bellevue, WA, 98004

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WAActive199902/24/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2013
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2012
    40 Under 40 Award (40 Business Leaders Under the Age of 40)Puget Sound Business Journal2011
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2011
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2010
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2009
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics2008
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2007
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2006
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2005
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2004
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2003
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2002
    Rising Star AttorneyWashington Law & Politics Magazine2001
    Graduation With High HonorsUniversity of Washington School of Law1999
    Order of the CoifUniversity of Washington School of Law1999
    Delta Theta Phi Award (Highest Combined 1st and 2nd Year Grades)University of Washington School of Law1998
    Judge James J. Lawless Award (Highest 1st Year Grades)University of Washington School of Law1997
    Washington Law ReviewUniversity of Washington School of Law1997
    Phi Beta KappaBucknell University1995
    Graduation Magna Cum LaudeBucknell University1995
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyMontgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC1999 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted Attorney2000 - Present
    United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted Attorney2000 - Present
    Washington State Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
    King County Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    UnknownPlanning Ahead to Avoid Tenant Problems2005
    UnknownDrafting and Negotiating Washington Commercial Real Estate Leases2004
    Sterling Education ServicesOperational Issues in Commercial Lease Drafting2003
    UnknownEconomic and Financing Issues in Commercial Leases2003
    National Business Institute CLEA Bird's Eye View of the Requirements of the IDEA2002
    National Business Institute CLEDiscipline of Special Needs Students under the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act2002
    WA Special Education SeminarCitizen or Civil Servant: Drawing the Line Between School Employees' Private Interests as Citizens and the Public Interest in Their Roles as Educators2000
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Washington School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1999
    Columbia UniversityMA - Masters1996
    Bucknell UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Washington Radiology Business Management AssociationEmployment Law Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them2007
    Pacific Northwest Credit ConferenceThe Dirty Dozen: Empoyment Law Pitfalls2005
    Commercial LeasesCommercial Lease Drafting2003
    Special Education and the LawRequirements under the IDEA2002
    CCIM Washington Chapter MeetingBusiness Entities: How to Select the Right One For Your Deal2001
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY INC v. BENTON FRANKLIN ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATESVictory

    Reviews

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    Review Kristiana O'Brien

    Best Seattle Business Lawyer

    Posted by

    Kristi handled my case and was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive about my business issue. I highly recommend her to everyone in the Seattle area.

    Great attorney

    Posted by

    I retained Kristi to handle the sale of my business. She was fantastic. Always responded promptly and secured one heck of a deal. Thanks!

    Excellent help

    Posted by

    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 doing. Definitely recommended.

    Top Notch Business Attorney

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    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 my business and corporate colleagues to Ms. O'Brien

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    Jeffrey Caffee, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Benjamin VandenBerghe, Business Attorney on Dec 8, 2011
    Relationship: Co-worker

    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
    Relationship: Co-worker

    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
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

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