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The following transactions and services are representative of Mr. Herbst’s practice:. Foreign Investment in the U.S.. Providing a complete package of legal services for foreign investors seeking to establish a new U.S. business entity, including choice of entity, tax advice, business licensing and immigration services, for a reasonable fixed fee.  Mr. Herbst has obtained non-immigrant and immigrant visas and work authorization for executives, investors, professionals, and skilled workers from China, Canada, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and other countries.. Conducting due diligence for investors seeking to invest in existing U.S. companies, and advising the investors on how best to protect their investments in the event that the U.S. companies fail.. Representing foreign clients in acquiring U.S. assets such as real estate (including hotels, warehouses and gas stations) and businesses.. Acting as U.S. general counsel for a large and successful manufacturer and distributor of health products located in northern China.  Mr. Herbst has assisted the client in the establishment and structuring of U.S. entities, provided general business advice, assisted in real estate transactions, and provided immigration advice for Chinese executives.. Corporate Finance and Emerging Companies. Advising emerging companies in the marketing, healthcare, wireless and technology industries on raising funds from investors in private offerings of equity, employment issues, shareholder relations, protecting intellectual property, stock options, electronic commerce and obtaining work authorization for foreign professional workers.. Mergers and Acquisitions. Representing firms such as software companies, banks and trust companies, equipment leasing companies, engineering firms, supermarkets, restaurants, manufacturers and other types of businesses in the purchase and sale of assets or stock, management buy-outs, recapitalizations, and spin-offs of subsidiaries or divisions.. Representing U.S. and foreign companies in joint ventures in the U.S. and overseas.. Commercial Transactions. Advising foreign clients selling to U.S. customers on how to maximize the chances of getting paid for their products, using techniques such as security interests and guaranties.. Representing a food product company with a proprietary product, on licensing and distribution agreements for distribution throughout North America.. Acting as primary U.S. counsel to a Canadian venture firm in its US$120 million secured senior loan to a Canadian mining company with substantial U.S. operations.  As U.S. counsel, Mr. Herbst worked with Vancouver and Toronto counsel advising on U.S. commercial issues, drafting security instruments relating to U.S.-based security and rendering security opinions for the senior lender and the mezzanine lenders.. Representing a U.S. corporation purchasing two aircraft from a Chinese airline.. Acting as U.S. counsel for a lending syndicate providing financing for a stock acquisition involving a European firm with retail operations in the Northwest.  As the client’s U.S. counsel in the US$166 million senior facility, Mr. Herbst prepared security documentation relating to real and personal property, advised on U.S. commercial law issues, and negotiated with London counsel regarding the scope of legal opinions.

Paul is a member of our firm’s Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate Groups. On a day-to-day basis, he provides the advice and services clients need to achieve their business goals. Paul’s focus is on business formations, business and real estate acquisitions and financings, and other commercial transactions. He represents both start-up businesses and established companies. Paul has considerable experience representing technology companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and marketing agreements. Paul is also experienced in the purchase and sale of dental and other professional practices.

Mick Fleming is Co-Chair of Lane Powell's Real Estate Litigation Practice Group and is a member of the Corporate Finance and Securities department.  He focuses his practice on complex dispute resolution and also handles a number of business mergers and acquisitions.  Mick has also worked on a number of complex real estate finance transactions.

Kathleen handles mergers and acquisitions, representing buyers and sellers in all types of equity and asset transfers. Kathleen works with businesses at all stages of the corporate lifecycle—formation, operation, management, and disposition. She advises on general corporate law and taxation matters, and assists with contract drafting and negotiation. Many of Kathleen’s clients use her as their outside general counsel. In addition to her M&A and business advisory practice, Kathleen works closely with family businesses, owners and executives on succession planning.

John practices in the firm’s Banking Services, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Employment, Benefits & Labor Groups, and he has a strong transportation law practice. He frequently serves as an arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association.. Recently John served on a panel of arbitrators in a $147 million commercial arbitration case. He has served as lead counsel for a trucking company in settling a wage-and-hour class action involving more than 150 owner-operators who alleged that they were employees.. John’s past experience includes obtaining a several- million dollar federal RICO civil judgment on behalf of a national client. He was also lead counsel in obtaining $2.9 million antitrust judgment in favor of a rural electric cooperative against Washington's largest electric utility.

Chris represents commercial lenders in financing transactions, including construction, real estate purchases and refinances, lines of credit and other asset-based financings. Additionally, Chris regularly represents lenders in tax-exempt financings through various agencies, including the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Oregon Facilities Authority, and the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. He also assists lenders with municipal bond financings and tax credit transactions.. Prior to joining Stokes Lawrence, Chris was a judicial law clerk for Washington State Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Johnson.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Banking attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.