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also known as John Dorsey
Practical and responsive corporate and commercial transactions lawyer with over 14 years of experience, including 10 years at 200-lawyer firm where I served as Partner and Co-Chair of the firm's International Practice Group. I was named as a Super Lawyers' "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
I regularly advise my clients on (i) forming new entities, including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, joint ventures and strategic alliances; (ii) startup and private equity financings, including SAFEs, convertible debt, preferred stock and other securities; (iii) mergers and acquisitions, conversions, equity exchanges, restructuring and recapitalizations; (iv) commercial agreements for business, including new media, technology, software (including SaaS), training systems, entertainment, marketing, sponsorship, consumer products and manufacturing; (v) employment agreements, consulting agreements, equity incentive plans and phantom stock/unit plans; and (vi) corporate governance, risk management and regulatory matters.
I am a licensed attorney in both Washington and Texas, and I am fluent in Spanish.
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Acquired: 2015
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Acquired: 2004
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175 Parfitt Way SW, Suite N250, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
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Posted by Chris | September 26, 2014
John was my counsel when joining an early stage software startup as co-founder. Since I was a novice in the many issues related to stock purchase agreements, John patiently educated me along the way. I asked plenty of stupid questions and he graciously helped me understand what to be concerned about ...
Posted by Heather | July 22, 2011
John helped my small business get off the ground, by providing me with the proper legal assistance to ensure that I had everything covered. He is a very friendly person, and easy to work with. I highly recommend him.
Posted by KP | March 9, 2011
In working with John for several years, I found him to provide excellent service. If there were more stars allowed for responsiveness, he would get them. Needless to say when his focus of law changed, we were very disappointed. He handled our situations in a responsible and reasonable fashion, whi...
Posted by William S. | March 6, 2011
John has been doing all my business related legal work since 2006 and has been involved with all the international aspects as well! John is very knowledgeable in US and Mexican law and is very personable! I have been very pleased with my decision to work with John and would highly recommend his...
Posted by Henry | February 10, 2010
Attorney John Michael Dorsey handeled my transaction from drafting the initial contract during negotiations with the sellers Mexican Attorney to the final documents that went to closing. Johns knowledge of the real estate laws in Mexico and having mastered the Spanish language gave me and my associa...
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jul 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"John and I have worked together on several matters, and he is as good as they get. He's responsive, creative, and efficient. I recommend him without reservation."
"My law firm uses John to assist on our Latin America matters because John provides us with constructive deal advice."
"John is my go-to person for matters involving Mexico and Latin America. He is a terrific lawyer and efficient as hell."
"I endorse this lawyer. John handled a matter for me when I was on vacation out of the country. He was very responsive and timely in doing so. I, and my client, were very pleased that John was able to step in and keep things moving along in my absence."
"I have known and consulted with John for several years. He is keenly intelligent, and has deep knowledge of U.S. corporate law matters. His ample expertise in the legal landscape faced by foreign entrepreneurs transacting business in the U.S. and his fluency in Spanish, make him a highly valuable legal asset to Latin American clients. I endorse John fully and without reservation."
"I have worked with John on various matters and have found him to be knowledgeable, thorough and committed to representing the interests of his clients. I strongly endorse John for any "run-the-company" legal matter, including company start-up issues, contract negotiations, licensing, joint ventures and mergers/acquisitions."
"John is both extremely personable and extremely sharp. He has an entrepreneurial, can-do attitude and is committed to superior client service. I would recommend John without hesitation for any business transaction matter."
"John is an intelligent and creative lawyer. He works to understand his clients' business, as well as their needs and concerns, then uses that information to counsel his clients through complex business transactions."
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2014
Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Phil Kelton Business Associate Award, Strasburger & Price, LLP
2010
Mark Martin Associate of the Year Award, Strasburger & Price, LLP
2009
Strasburger Rainmaker Award, Strasburger & Price, LLP
2008
The Phil Kelton Business Associate Award, Strasburger & Price, LLP
2007
The Mike Joplin Ambassador Award (Outstanding Client Service), Strasburger & Price, LLP
2004
Leonard Rosensen Award (Finance and Real Estate Transactions), Tulane Law School
2015 - Present
Managing Member, John Dorsey PLLC
2004 - Present
Partner, Strasburger & Price, LLP
2015 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
MA - Masters
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Doing Business in Mexico
2009
Social Networking for Lawyers
2009
Acquiring Assets and Companies in the United States [presentation given in Portuguese]
2008
Secured Financing Transactions in the United States [presentation given in Spanish]
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