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Asher Bearman
About Asher
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
35%
12 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
15%
12 years
Securities Offerings
15%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Asher Bearman
907 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA, 98107
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Asher Bearman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Asher is one of the few attorneys in Seattle with significant experience in venture capital fund formation. In addition, he handles challenging tax and partnership issues, as well as general corporate and securities work. He is responsive to client needs and will work hard to make sure deals stay on track."
"Asher represented the investors in a venture capital financing for my client. He was excellent to work with, made practical suggestions and proposed helpful solutions. A very smooth transaction that went well for all parties involved."
"Asher works harder than any attoreny I know and finds creative solutions to the most challenging problems."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mr. Bearman is a top notch attorney."
"Asher is an extremely bright lawyer and works tenaciously on behalf of clients. He is a problem solver and a great resource for corporate securities and venture capital related matters."
"Asher is a terrific fund and tax resource."
"Mr. Bearman is an excellent resource for complex corporate, tax and partnership matters."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Who's Who Professional, Strathmore's Who's Who Registry & Global Network for Outstanding Professionals
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2013 - Present
General Counsel and Secretary, Trupanion (TRUP)
2006 - Present
Attorney, DLA Piper US LLP
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Pearson - Merriam, P.C.
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Ignition Partners - Venture Capital Fund Formation
Closed
Madrona Partners - Venture Capital Fund Formation
Education
2003
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.
1999
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
7th Annual Northwest Private Equity Conference
Federal Law Developments Affecting Private Equity
2008
Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds - Tokyo, Japan
U.S. and International Venture Capital Fund Formation
2008
Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds - Beijing, China
U.S. and International Venture Capital Fund Formation
Publications
2013
TheVentureAlley.com
Options for Issuing Employees Equity in LLCs
2010
The Venture Alley
Foreign Fund Managers - Exemptions under the new Adviser's Act
2010
The Venture Alley
'Venture Capital Fund' - Proposed Definition for Adviser's Act Exclusion
2010
The Venture Alley
How VC Funds Work: Capital Commitments and Closings
2010
The Venture Alley
Qualified Small Business Stock - Tax Alert
2009
Internet
Carried Interest Taxation - Update
Languages
English