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Welcome to my Avvo profile. I am a trial attorney and I handle a wide variety of disputes such as minority shareholder disputes, trust and estate litigation, discrimination and sexual harassment cases, fraud, product liability and professional malpractice cases. If you believe your legal interests have been harmed, please contact me to see whether I may be the right attorney for you.

Tyler Hollenbeck's practice focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies and venture capital firms. In addition to advising clients on general corporate and securities matters, Mr. Hollenbeck has significant experience in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), SEC reporting and disclosure, entity formation and corporate restructuring. His clients include early stage, venture-backed and public companies, as well as venture capital investors.. Mr. Hollenbeck represents or has represented such companies as , Generic Medical Devices, Healionics, Noetix, OneBuild, Pinkberry, SEOmoz, Sunstate Equipment and Vetinsurance, and has represented such venture capital firms as Ignition Venture Partners, Madrona Venture Partners, Maveron, OVP, Sigma Partners and Trilogy Equity Partners.

SHAWN IS A BUSINESS LITIGATOR WITH A PRACTICE FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS.. Shawn is the Head of Dorsey's Seattle Trial Group and has extensive experience with disputes concerning securities, fiduciary duties, fraud, contracts, corporate trusts, corporate control, health care, real estate, and banking, as well as with class actions and derivative matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, and frequently represents banks and broker-dealers in matters involving securities, banking, credit, and other financial services. He has been recognized as "Rising Star" in Business Litigation every year since 2010.. Shawn is also active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and as the Board Chair of Kids Co. In addition, Shawn is the pro bono coordinator for Dorsey's Seattle office and contributes significant time toward pro bono trial and appellate matters involving constitutional rights.

My practice is concentrated on corporate and securities law. Since 1984, I have represented corporate clients and individuals in a variety of business transactions, including public and private financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.. I currently serve as outside general counsel to select businesses in several different industries. I also work with companies, founders and investors on specific projects such as startup structuring, debt and equity financings, and sales of businesses.

Michael D. Kennedy, partner with The White Law Group, is a member of the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), an association of securities attorneys who dedicate their practices to the representation of investors defrauded by their financial professional or brokerage firm.. Mike’s practice is primarily dedicated to representing defrauded investors in arbitration cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) in the pursuit of recovery of his clients’ investment losses. In his time with The White Law Group, Mike has represented more than 350 investors in FINRA arbitration claims as well as in state court proceedings and other arbitration forums. Mike’s experience has afforded him with a deep knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the securities industry in its duties to the investing public. His cases have included claims relating to, among others, unsuitable investment recommendations, negligence, fraud, failure to supervise, breach of fiduciary duty, failure to perform adequate due diligence before recommending an investment product to the investing public. While his practice is dedicated primarily to representing investors in securities claims, Mike has experience in commercial litigation, personal injury law, landlord-tenant disputes, and collections cases.. In 2021, Mike was selected to the 2021 Illinois Rising Stars list by the SuperLawyers organization. Rising Stars is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation.. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and then from the DePaul University College of Law, where he also received his Certificate in Business Law. Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Kennedy was a teacher. To this day, he takes pride in helping the White Law Group’s clients to understand their case and keeping them informed at every stage of the process so that his clients can make educated choices about their cases.. Away from the office, Mike spends his time with his wife and daughter and is an avid sports fan, following Chicago’s professional teams and his alma mater, the University of South Carolina.

Mark Worthington concentrates his practice on corporate and securities law and has experience with a wide range of corporate finance and technology licensing transactions. Mark joined Summit Law Group in 1997 and has served as the firm's managing partner and chief financial officer. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics, and as one of Seattle's Best Lawyers by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.

Laura represents emerging growth as well as established companies in a wide range of transactions, including public offerings, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance and corporate governance issues. Laura advises a number of public companies on a wide range of issues, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, preparation and review of periodic reports, and compliance with insider trading and disclosure regulations.

Keith Petrak has practiced law in Seattle since 1989 in both state and federal court. An experienced commercial litigator, he is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has counseled international, national and regional clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business and tort litigations. Keith’s practice has involved a wide range of subjects including, among others, professional liability, noncompetition and trade secret disputes, securities fraud, intellectual property, products liability, antitrust and consumer protection, employment discrimination, and civil rights. Keith has also served as an investigator at a public university, conducting inquiries into complaints of employment discrimination, sexual harassment and violations of institutional policies and procedures.. Law Review Editor. Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Team. Bachelor of Science, Public Service Administration

John is now retired.

Joel’s practice focuses on business and commercial transactions, with an emphasis in business formation, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and federal and state securities compliance. Joel provides advice and legal representation to clients, both large and small, in connection with the structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing of a wide variety of business combinations and reorganizations (including mergers, stock sales, share exchanges, and asset sales), financings, and other commercial agreements.

I represent corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and technology issues.

I have had a diverse complex litigation practice for nearly three decades.  The focus of my practice is representing public companies, directors and officers,  board committees, major accounting firms, and underwriters in class action securities litigation, derivative litigation, internal investigations, and SEC investigations.  I also have substantial experience in large contract disputes, including representation of the successful party in AAA arbitration with more than $1 billion in damages at stake.  I have represented clients in the software, computer hardware, biotech, energy, telecom, retail, financial, hospitality, and professional services industries.

I am currently Chair of the Corporate/Securities Law Group at Ashbaugh Beal. My practice is focused on the formation, financing and governance of private, public and emerging growth companies, and transactions such as private placements, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and technology licensing. A particular focus on my practice is the representation of professional sports clubs, owners of professional sports clubs, amateur and youth sports clubs and international agencies working with professional athletes.  I am currently counsel to the majority owner of the Seattle Sounders and most recently handled the restructuring of the Sounders' ownership group.  You can learn more about me, my practice and Ashbaugh Beal at:

I am an attorney who concentrates on representing investors who lost money in investments, whether it was through neglient advice of an advisor, or through fraud and theft.  While we primarily handle cases in FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) arbitration, we also handle claims before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (JAMS).. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors in state and federal court.  I am licensed to practice in the States of Washington, Illinois, and Florida.  I am also licensed in the Western District of Washington, the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois, the District of Colorado, and the Seventh Circuit Court of appeals.. Many investors are unaware that they can sue their financial advisor or broker if the broker makes investment recommendations to them that are not suitable for the investor's risk tolerance, investment objectives, or financial resources like net worth and income.  If your advisor recommended an investment that does not match your wants and needs, your advisor and his firm could potentially be liable to you.  Moreover, your financial advisor can also be liable for making misrepresentations about the risks and characteristics of an investment or security to you.. In addition to representing aggrieved or defrauded investors, we also represent clients who:. a) need a new will or other estate planning documents,. b) are looking to set up a new business entity (such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships),. c) are interested in trademarking or copyrighting an idea of theirs, or. d) seek advice for other areas of law.. Our firm has offices in the Seattle area and Denver.  Please call us at or to set up an appointment.

I am a startup and corporate transactions attorney in Seattle. My practice falls into three broad categories:. I represent companies from inception to exit, and provide general counsel services along the way. For example, I regularly help companies adopt and administer stock option and other forms of equity compensation plans and arrangements.. I also represent investors in companies, as well as executives and founders.. You can reach me at, or via email at You can follow me on Twitter at @joewallin.. I am a frequent public speaker, and happily entertain offers to speak.. I blog at , and I podcast at .

I am a business transactions lawyer and have been practicing for 7 years during which time I have done M&A work as well as securities work. I have entensive knowledge and experience with executive compensation disclosure issues.. I am a transplant from New York and I am a huge Jets fan.  I enjoy playing lacrosse, mountain biking, snow boarding, wine tasting and spending time with my two sons.

Greg Watts is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on securities and complex commercial litigation, primarily defending companies and their directors and officers in securities class actions, shareholder derivative actions, contested mergers and acquisitions, and SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings. He also advises audit committees, special committees, and boards of directors in internal investigations.. Greg has represented companies and their directors and officers in dozens of securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits. He has had great success in winning these cases, including most recently on behalf of PowerSecure International, Globus Medical, Starbucks, Atossa Genetics, Sterling Financial, Solta Medical, and Nighthawk Radiology. Due to his expertise, Greg has represented clients around the country in federal and state court, including in Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington.. Greg has extensive experience defending companies and individuals in connection with SEC investigations, including those involving financial reporting and accounting fraud allegations, disclosure issues, and potential insider trading violations. In SEC matters, he has represented clients at every stage—from the inception of an SEC inquiry through the Wells Notice (the point at which the SEC enforcement staff recommends the initiation of a lawsuit) to bench and jury trials. On many occasions, an enforcement action ultimately was not filed.. Greg frequently conducts board, audit committee, and special committee internal investigations. These investigations often are time sensitive, complex, and/or involve highly confidential corporate information, and Greg prides himself on working with board members and outside auditors to develop cost-effective investigation procedures.

Before law school, Steve spent six years as a media and account executive for advertising agencies in Seattle and San Francisco.  He is married and has two daughters.