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Matthew Stoddard Topham

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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

Financial markets and services Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Corporate & Incorporation, Mergers & Acquisitions

925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

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Location

K&L Gates

925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Richard Repp

Securities offerings lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enjoyed working with Matt on a FINRA regulatory matter which we were able to resolve in the mutual interests of our respective clients. Besides being a pleasant and professional person to work with, I also appreciated his responsiveness on time-sensitive matters and that his legal analysis was accurate and insightful."

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Mark Britton

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt and I worked together while I was at Preston Gates. Not only is he a really bright guy, but his work ethic is unrivaled. One of the most honest people I know."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Avvo Top Financial Markets And Services Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer,

2007

Washington CEO's List of Top Attorneys,

2006

Super Lawyer,

2005

Rising Star,

2005

Super Lawyer,

2004

Rising Star,

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

1997 - 2003

Associate, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Colorado

Education

1996

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

Selected Issues in Equity Compensation - 4th Edition State Securities Law Considerations for Equity Compensation Plans

Languages

Korean

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