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also known as Dan Wadkins
Dan advises a wide variety of businesses, from startups to well-established companies, in the areas of corporate, securities and financing, trademark and brand protection, intellectual property protection and commercialization, IP licensing, wine beer and spirits, and commercial transactions. Dan has a passion for helping startups and emerging companies navigate the complex business and legal landscape and is able to assist clients in every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation and financing to a successful exit. Dan also has considerable experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions in the areas of manufacturing, services, agriculture, SAAS and technology development. In addition, Dan regularly counsels and assists clients with the strategic acquisition, protection, registration, commercialization and enforcement of all types of intellectual property rights.
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Acquired: 2009
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618 W Riverside Ave, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Michael | April 4, 2014
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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2020
International Trademark AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Spokane County Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionTreasurer
2012 - 2018
Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAAWG)Member
2008 - 2009
Gonzaga Law ReviewEditor-in-Chief
Successful Execution of Favorable Agreement
Favorable Settlement
2009
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
2018
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2018
Confidentiality Best Practices and Protecting Trade Secrets
2017
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2017
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2017
IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy
2017
IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy
2017
Financing for Startups
2017
IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy
2016
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2016
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2016
IP Basics - The Single Most Important Asset Class of Today's Economy
2016
IP: A Valuable Asset Class and What it Means for Startup Companies
2016
Financing for Startups
2016
IP Basics
2016
Intellectual Property Basics: The Most Important Asset Class in Today's Economy
2015
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy
2015
Wine Label Law: Understanding What's In the Bottle
2015
IP as an Asset Class and the Importance of IP for Startups
2015
Starting a Business in the Knowledge Economy - IP Basics
2015
Guest Lecture - Trademark Basics
2014
Start-Up Financing and Formation
2014
Intellectual Property Basics
2014
Confidentiality in the Workplace
2014
The Importance of IP in Business Startups
2014
Intellectual Property and the Internet
2013
How a Startup Should Use an Attorney
2013
Intellectual Property and Securities Law
2013
Trademark Basics
2012
IP and Entity Formation Issues for Entrepreneurs
2011
Protecting IP Within Your Company and Confidentiality Concerns
2011
Start-Up Businesses and IP
2010
Contracts and Legal Solutions to Safeguard the Future of Your Business
2010
New Developments in Washington Business and Estate Planing Law
2010
Legal Issues for Startup Companies
2010
Intellectual Property and Employment Law
2016
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