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Trenton Cordell Dykes
also known as Trent Dykes
About Trenton
Biography
Mr. Dykes concentrates in securities and corporate finance, M&A and general corporate law. His experience ranges from advising start-up companies about formation and venture financings to representing public companies with SEC compliance, corporate governance and other related issues. Mr. Dykes has worked on numerous initial and secondary public offerings and hundreds of venture financings. His clients include entrepreneurs, early stage and public companies and venture capital investors.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Venture Capital
35%
16 years
Corporate and Incorporation
25%
16 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
20%
16 years
Securities Offerings
20%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
DLA Piper US LLP
701 Fifth Avenue Suite 7000, Seattle, WA, 98104-7044
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Trenton Cordell Dykes's Reviews
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Posted by Sam | June 23, 2010
Trent Dykes is the best securities attorney in Seattle
Trent is knowledgeable, responsive and well connected in the investment community. If you are a business owner looking for the best securities attorney in the city look no further.
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2008
Knowledgeable, professional, creative and pleasant.
In my business I have had many dealing with corporare attorneys and Trent tops the list by far. While most corporate attorney's seem to 'go through the motions' with their work, Trent seems to take personal ownership of his work and clients' needs. He is honest and forthright, providing advice ...
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2008
Accurate advice every time. Highly recommend.
Trent always gives concise and accurate advice that is backed up by thorough and detailed research. He is extremely knowledgeable and I always trust his advice.
Posted by Jon | June 4, 2008
President, Caliber Data, Inc.
Very responsive, deeply relevant and valuable knowledge and experience with technology focused start-ups and/or organizations involved in complex capitalization strategies, mergers and other related agreements. Understands and focuses on the core business issues in a way that transcends the divide be...
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2008
President/CEO
Trent is the most knowledgeable, responsive attorneys I have ever worked with. Trent’s attention to detail and forward thinking has saved us many times over in our business. If you are looking for the best Securities Attorney in Seattle stop your search you just found him.
Trenton Cordell Dykes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Trent. He is an excellent lawyer with great business sense. He is highly skilled, extremely responsive to clients, and very efficient. Trent has significant experience advising emerging companies in the early stages (such as formation and venture financings) as well as advising public companies with their securities offerings, SEC compliance, and corporate governance. He's very good at what he does."
"Trent is one of the brightest and most personable lawyers I know. I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone."
"Mr. Dykes has a proven record of success born of determination, skill and old-fashioned hard work. Any client would be fortunate to obtain his counsel."
Alexander Thomason
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Trenton is a great attorney that I trust for any company, but particularly internet-based business models with multiple revenue streams."
"A superb business lawyer."
"We have had a great experience working with Trent on many transactions and we would recommend him highly."
"Trent is an accomplished and skilled attorney. I highly recommend him for corporate legal work."
"Trent is a good lawyer and I endorse him whole heartedly."
"Trent is an excellent attorney."
"I had the great pleasure of working with Trent for 6+ years. Of all the attorneys I worked with, or opposite, for 26+ years, he is clearly among the very best. Trent has not been practicing for as long as many of the other corporate attorneys in Washington, but I would choose him over 99% of the others regardless of years in practice. He understands the issues, focuses on what is important, is extremely responsive, never loses his cool, is tireless, and works more efficiently than 99% of the attorneys I have ever seen. His spreadsheet skills are legendary, leaving many VCs and CFOs astounded and extremely grateful that he is on their side. When I retired, I left many lucky clients in Trent's hands. I can't think of higher praise."
"Trent is an excellent transactional attorney with great big-picture business sense. He is high-energy and unflappable. I have in tha past, and will continue to, send business clients his way for advice."
"Trent is an terrific resource."
"Trent is a very capable attorney who exhibits professionalism in dealing with opposing counsel. When Trent is on the other side of a deal from me, I know that the transaction will be handled efficiently and competently, which benefits my client by lower overall transaction costs."
"Trent is top notch when it comes to corporate securities matters. I highly recommend him to anyone requiring those services."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1999
Scott Greenwood Student Athletic Postgraduate Scholarship,
1999
Cum Laude, Finance,
1999
National Dean's List,
1999
Oxford Cup Scholarship, Beta Theta Pi
1998
Varsity Letter Recipient, University of Washington Football,
1998
National Dean's List,
1997
National Dean's List,
1996
National Dean's List,
Work Experience
2001 - Present
, DLA Piper US LLP
2001 - 2001
, Washington Research Foundation Capital
2000 - 2000
, Summit Law Group
1998 - 1998
, Paine Webber
Associations
2002 - Present
King County Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Botanical Laboratories Venture Capital Financing
Successful venture capital financing.
Starbucks Corporation $550m Public Debt Offering
Starbucks Corporation $550m Public Debt Offering
Imperium Renewables, Inc. Venture Capital Financing
Imperium Renewables Venture Capital Financing
Sale of Pacific Edge Software, Inc. to Serena Software
Sale of Pacific Edge Software to Serena Software
Sale of NetMotion Wireless, Inc. to Padcom, Inc.
Sale of NetMotion Wireless, Inc. to Padcom
Initial Public Offering of Common Stock by Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.
Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
Acquisition by Saflink Corporation of SSP Solutions, Inc.
Acquisition by Saflink Corporation of SSP
Education
2002
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
Legal issues for startups: 10 things you need to know
2010
Association of Corporate Counsel (Washington chapter)
How You (as In-House Counsel) & Your Company can Survive and Thrive During Times of Transition
2008
Basics of Transactional Practice
How to Review Financial Statements and MD&A
2007
Training Workshop
Key Issues in Legal Due Diligence
2003
University of Washington Dept. of Bioengineering
Technology Commercialization
Publications
2009
Corporate Governance Alert
Do Your Corporate Policies Consider Social Media?
2007
The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook, First Edition, published by Bowne & Co., Inc.
A Practical Guide to Negotiated Transactions
2007
The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook, First Edition, published by Bowne & Co., Inc.
Legal Due Diligence
Languages
English