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Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick C. attended the University of Georgia, where he pursued a degree in political science and pre-law, graduating with honors (cum laude; Phi Kappa Phi). After college studies, Mr. Burpee worked in Kodiak, Alaska, and while living there, assisted landowners and Alaska Natives with claims against Exxon resulting from the 1989 Valdez oil spill. He went on to study law and graduated from the Oregon School of Law in 1999.. Mr. Burpee's practice presently focuses on Fair Debt Collection in Washington State, after years of practice in the area of construction litigation, employment law, probate, and contracts. He routinely represents Washington consumers in Fair Debt collection defense cases. However, he also advises businesses throughout the Puget Sound region on creditor's rights and obligations.. An avid trail runner, Mr. Burpee has competed in marathons, multi-day relays and ultra marathons throughout the Northwest and Alaska. If you don't see him at his office, you may see him on the trails.

My undergraduate education at the University of Washington started with a concentration in South Asian Area Studies but I finished with a B.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree I entered a PhD program at the University of New Mexico with an emphasis on evolution and adaptive physiology. I completed my PhD in 1986. Along the way I taught at undergraduate and graduate levels. My research has been published in national and international peer-reviewed journals.. Upon returning to Seattle, I entered the University of Washington Law School, earning my J.D. in 1989. While a law student I worked representing low-income individuals in a law clinic and also taught an ecology/natural history class in the UW's Zoology program. In 1989 I joined the Defender Association as a staff attorney. In my years at the Defender Association I represented indigent clients on cases ranging from suspended driver's licenses to homicide.. I now work out of my home as a sole practitioner. My low overhead allows me to make a living while keeping my fees within reach of the average person.. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I lived in Thailand for two years and have traveled in Japan, India, and Maylaysia. Teaching in New Mexico, I had students from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. These experiences educated me on the significance of understanding culture and language when working with others. I am LGBT and kink friendly.

I serve as outsourced general counsel for companies that want experienced legal counsel but don't need a full-time attorney, as well as supporting existing legal teams.. I am an experienced attorney and business leader with over 21 years of law-firm and in-house experience. I have a broad base of knowledge and substantial hands-on experience in diverse fields, including contracts, corporate governance, employment law and HR, early-stage equity and convertible debt offerings, intellectual property, M&A (buy and sell side), international operations, dispute resolution, and general corporate, governance and regulatory matters. I also conduct comprehensive legal assessments, reviewing the company's current and past corporate and legal activities and documentation to evaluate and reduce risk. I have served clients in a variety of industries, including SaaS and enterprise software, e-commerce, online services platforms, consumer products, and life sciences. I am recognized by clients and peers for my ability to understand the business, appropriately weigh risks, and provide creative, practical solutions. I provide strategic and cost-effective legal and business advice, emphasizing efficiency, responsiveness, effective communication and high-quality, user-friendly work product.. Current and former clients include, in addition to clients in stealth mode, individual entrepreneurs and investors:• Avalara, a provider of SaaS and enterprise software tax solutions• , a home services platform for homeowners and home professionals• Highspot, a SaaS-based sales enablement platform• 1Brand, a provider of SaaS brand management solutions• That's What She Said, maker and distributor of adult party games• CrewGuru, an online resource and project management tool for creative productions• PointGrow, a distributor of online gaming products and consultant for Latin America expansion• Simple & Crisp, a maker of elegant fruit crisps• Online Shoes, the nation's first online shoe store• Mad Fiber, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle wheels• SonoSite, a world leader in portable ultrasound devices (public until acquired in 2012)• SceneTap, a provider of real-time venue demographics• Golazo, a soccer-focused sports energy beverage startup• A3 Alliance, an angel investment consortium• Halosource, a VC-backed clean water and antimicrobial technology company• Targeted Genetics, a publicly traded biotechnology company• Sound Inpatient Physicians, a physician staffing company. Until 2003, my name was Ann McGuire.