Daniel M. Wadkins

Daniel M. Wadkins

also known as Dan Wadkins

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property, Securities Offerings, Corporate & Incorporation

618 W Riverside Ave, Suite 300, Spokane, WA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Daniel M. Wadkins

618 W Riverside Ave, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Daniel M. Wadkins's Reviews

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Posted by Michael | April 4, 2014

Recommended

I rely on Dan's advice and counsel for various business and IP law matters confronting our company. Dan's advice is consistently prompt, concise and on point. Highly recommended.

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Daniel M. Wadkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Reid Johnson

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is an excellent attorney. I have worked with Dan on several matters and he is extremely diligent and knowledgeable in all phases of representation. Dan is particularly adept at working with startups to protect and expand their businesses."

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Kyle Nelson

Intellectual property lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is an experienced attorney that I look up to as a mentor. His corporate and IP focus reflects the issues businesses face today, and he is ideally suited for corporate clients that are looking to grow their business."

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Rhett Barney

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan has a wide range of knowledge and experience in intellectual property and corporate matters, and he is highly skilled in both areas of the law. However, what sets Dan apart is his ability to engage with clients in a meaningful way to ensure that the client is getting exactly what the they need. I endorse Dan as an exceptional attorney."

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Brian Bean

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Teal

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederick Willenbrock

Business lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Anderson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Dan since law school, where we both served as Editor-in-Chiefs of our respective law reviews/legal journals. There I saw Dan's leadership abilities and drive to reach end goals. Any prospective client would be fortunate to have Dan on their side. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jesse Bennett

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is a bright young attorney with a great future. I consult Dan often with questions ranging from wills to copyright. Dan has earned my respect as a knowledgeable attorney who handles his work and clients with the utmost respect."

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Peter Evans

Business lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Reid Johnson

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Rhett Barney

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Christopher Rogers

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, Spokane Journal of Business

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

#1 Law Firm in U.S. for Overall Patent Quality, Intellectual Asset Management Magazine

2012

#1 Law Firm in U.S. for Overall Patent Quality, Intellectual Asset Management Magazine

2011

#1 Law Firm in U.S. for Overall Patent Quality, Intellectual Asset Management Magazine

2010

#1 Law Firm in U.S. for Overall Patent Quality, Intellectual Asset Management Magazine

2009

Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law

2008

Editor-in-Chief, Gonzaga Law Review

2006

Magna Cum Laude, Gonzaga University

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Principal/Shareholder, Foster Garvey, PC

2010 - Present

Guest Lecturer, Gonzaga University Business School

2017 - 2021

Partner - Chair of Corporate and IP Transactions Group, Lee & Hayes, PC

2015 - 2021

Partner, Lee & Hayes, PC

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Lee & Hayes, PLLC

2009 - 2009

Judicial Clerk/Extern, Federal District Court

2008 - 2008

Summer Associate, Lukins & Annis, P.S.

2007 - 2007

Summer Associate, Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.

2005 - 2005

Real Estate Development Intern, ConoverBond Development

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2020

International Trademark Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Spokane County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Treasurer

2012 - 2018

Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAAWG)

Member

2008 - 2009

Gonzaga Law Review

Editor-in-Chief

Sample of Legal Cases

Drafting and Negotiation of Complex Joint-Development Agreement

Successful Execution of Favorable Agreement

Trademark Defense Settlement

Favorable Settlement

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Education

2009

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

2006

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2018

Washington State University Guest Lecture

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2018

Client In-House Presentation

Confidentiality Best Practices and Protecting Trade Secrets

2017

Whitworth MBA Program - Guest Lecture

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2017

Washington State University Guess Lecture - Legal Resource Night

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2017

Ignite Northwest Accelerator (Second Cohort of 2017)

IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy

2017

Ignite Northwest Accelerator

IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy

2017

Guest Lecture for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University

Financing for Startups

2017

Guest Lecture for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University

IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy

2016

Whitworth MBA Program - Guess Lecture

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2016

Washington State University Business Plan Competition Legal Resource Night

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2016

Ignite Northwest Accelerator

IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy

2016

Ignite Northwest

IP: A Valuable Asset Class and What it Means for Startup Companies

2016

Guest Lecture for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University

Financing for Startups

2016

Guest Lecture for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University

IP Basics

2016

Associated Industries Legal Resource Presentation

Intellectual Property Basics: The Most Important Asset Class in Today's Economy

2015

Washington State University Legal Resource Night

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy

2015

Lee & Hayes Wine Night Event

Wine Label Law: Understanding What's In the Bottle

2015

Ignite Nortwest

IP as an Asset Class and the Importance of IP for Startups

2015

Guest Lecture for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University

Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy - IP Basics

2015

Gonzaga Univeristy School of Business Intellectual Property Course

Guest Lecture - Trademark Basics

2014

Lecture for Senior Class of Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

Start-Up Financing and Formation

2014

In-House Presentation for Client

Intellectual Property Basics

2014

In-House Presentation

Confidentiality in the Workplace

2014

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

The Importance of IP in Business Startups

2014

Associated Industries Brown-Bag Series

Intellectual Property and the Internet

2013

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

How a Startup Should Use an Attorney

2013

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

Intellectual Property and Securities Law

2013

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Trademark Basics

2012

Annual Lecture to Hogan Entrepreneurship Program

IP and Entity Formation Issues for Entrepreneurs

2011

Safety/HR Bi-Annual Meeting

Protecting IP Within Your Company and Confidentiality Concerns

2011

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Senior Class

Start-Up Businesses and IP

2010

Presentation to Members of Associated Industries

Contracts and Legal Solutions to Safeguard the Future of Your Business

2010

Monthly Meeting

New Developments in Washington Business and Estate Planing Law

2010

From Protecting Your Idea to Protecting Your Personal Assets: Legal Issus Every Entrepreneur Should Be Aware Of

Legal Issues for Startup Companies

2010

Employment Law CLE

Intellectual Property and Employment Law

Publications

2016

Intellectual Property as an Emerging Asset Class: Strategy and Management, First Edition The Value and Ubiquity of Trademarks

Languages

English

Spanish

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