Barbara J Prowant

Barbara J Prowant

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Securities offerings Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Securities Offerings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Incorporation, Business

4707 51st Place SW, Suite 200, Seattle, WA

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 30 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1995

Suspended

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Barbara J Prowant

4707 51st Place SW, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98116

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Barbara J Prowant's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jessie | February 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Counsel

Always compassionate and professional, I would not have had such a positive outcome from a stressful and possibly financially disastrous situation if I hadn’t hired Barbara to negotiate a buy-out/exit from a CPA firm I co-founded. I trust her counsel completely and recommend her to all my clients. Sh...e’s wonderfully personable and gets things done with the ease and grace of an accomplished expert.

Posted by Alissa | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consistent Excellence

Barbara has been my company's attorney for about a decade and during that time, her professionalism and incredible depth of knowledge has served us well. She is prompt, thorough and able to convey an understanding of her work that has always left me feeling like I understand the issue being dealt wit...h much better than I would've expected to need to. On a personal note, she's also very conscientious and respectful, which makes dealing with sometimes complex legal issues much less stressful. I highly recommend Barbara.

Posted by AP | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely impressive Attorney

I contacted with Barbara in regards to complex company situation. She was very knowledgable and clear about the situation and options. She was able to help timely manner and help navigate through the situation very efficiently and promptly. Absolutely use her services again if needed. Thank you

Posted by Jennifer | January 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Roth

I was very pleased when my wonderful neighbor introduced Ms. Barbara Prowant to me, when I need a good business lawyer, after I got connected and start working with her on my behalf, her excellence of the knowledges of her profession is absolutely amazes me, in addition, her wonderful manners is comf...ort me greatly. After all, Ms. Prowant is an exceptional attorney!

Posted by Keith | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted counsel for M&A

The time had come for the most important financial transaction of my life; selling the software business I had built over 20 years. I was dealing with a sophisticated team of acquisition specialists at a global software company and I needed a trusted advisor who had the experience, credentials, and ...mettle to get a deal done. Through the inevitable ups and downs of the acquisition process, Barbara and her team kept the deal moving forward, building respect of the acquiring company through a series of tough negotiations. Based on the number of our late night teleconferences, I knew that Barbara and her team were working tirelessly on my behalf. With a successful deal close behind me, I am pleased to recommend Barbara for her counsel during the acquisition process.

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Barbara J Prowant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan McNally

Unknown lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is an exceptional lawyer who truly understands business, especially emerging companies. She's the lawyer I call when I have a question."

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John Hall

Business lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Barbara on a variety of matters over the years in the areas of corporate law, securities, M&A and related matters. She is always meticulous and thoughtful in her advice and at the same time keeps her eye on the big picture and pragmatic outcomes. She is a pleasure to work with."

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Teresa Daggett

Securities offerings lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Barb Prowant is an excellent business and securities lawyer: knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and very intelligent. Barb also possesses the sensitivity and wisdom to listen deeply to her clients and opposing counsel and to know when to act -- and not act. It is this wisdom, borne of experience, that makes her a truly superior lawyer."

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Michael Humphrey

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is superior in her expertise, capable of representing small and large business interests in sophisticated matters affecting a wide array of industries."

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Michael Humphrey

Real estate lawyer

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Laurence Beckemeyer

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1994

Wilbur L. Pollard Honor Award, UMKC Law Review

1994

Teaching Assistant Excellence in Legal Scholarship, UMKC

1994

Honor Court Excellence in Leadership, UMKC

1993

American Jurisprudence Advanced Legal Writing Award, UMKC

1993

Excellence in Leadership, UMKC - Student Bar Association

1987

Business & Computer Science Graduate of the Year, Union College

1987

Accounting Graduate of the Year, Union College

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Prowant Law, PLLC

2003 - 2006

Of Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP

1999 - 2003

Senior Associate, Perkins Coie LLP

1996 - 1999

Senior Associate, Bryan Cave LLP

1994 - 1996

Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.

1993 - 1994

Summer Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.

1987 - 1991

CPA, KPMG LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Seraph Capital Forum

President

2010 - Present

Association of Adventist Women

Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Walla Walla University

Board of Trustees & Executive Committee

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Assn

Solo and Small Practice Section Member

2005 - Present

Union College

Board of Trustees

2005 - Present

North Pacific Union Conference

Bylaws & Governance Committee

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Assn

Business Law Section Member

2010 - 2012

Center for Women & Democracy

Board of Directors & Treasurer

2010 - 2011

Seraph Capital Forum

Board of Directors

2006 - 2010

MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest

Board of Directors & Secretary

2003 - 2006

Walla Walla University

Advisory Board Chair

2003 - 2011

Milton Murray Foundation for Philanthropy

Board of Directors

2003 - 2010

Assn of Women Attorneys with Real Experience

Board of Directors

1994 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1994

UMKC Law Review

Member & Managing Editor

Education

1994

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Juris Doctorate, With High Honors

1987

Union College

BS - Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2013

UW Leadership MBA Program

Private Company Investing

2012

Union College School of Business

Business Awareness Series

2012

Seraph Capital Forum

The Anatomy of an Angel Investment

2011

Walla Walla University School of Business

Women in Business

2011

UW Leadership MBA Program

Private Company Investing

2010

Washington Minority Bar Assn

Thinking Big; Flying Solo

2010

UW Leadership MBA Program

Private Company Investing

2002

Seraph Capital Forum

The Art of Angel Investing

Publications

2010

Washington Partnership & Limited Liability Company Deskbook Nature and Formation of Limited Liability Companies

1993

UMKC Law Review Managing Editor

Languages

English

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