Gaming lawyers in Washington

Firm: Miller, Malone and Tellefson

3110 Ruston Way Ste F , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Administrative , Gaming , Liquor Liability, Native American , Gaming, Gaming, Gaming

Dave Malone has been with Miller, Malone & Tellefson since October of 1999 after spending the previous five years with the Washington State Attorney General's Office. He is well versed in government relations and administrative law having represented the Department of Natural Resources and State Parks and Recreation Commission. As an Assistant Attorney General, Dave provided legal counsel on such issues as the DNR Habitat Conservation Plan (a 70 year forest management plan for nearly 2 million acres of state trust land), the Parks Commission's decision to arm park rangers, and of the state's salmon recovery efforts. Dave also took part in litigation at the state and federal level involving the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Loomis State Forest, and aquatic lands.. Dave's practice at MM&T includes regulatory licensing matters before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor Control Board, and Tribal Gaming Agencies. Dave has also represented clients in over fifty administrative proceedings before these and other agencies. In addition to representing clients in licensing and administrative proceedings, Dave has advised gaming clients on projects in Canada, Mexico, and Israel, as well as the states of California, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Iowa, and Oregon. Dave has also consulted and advised on several internet gaming projects.. Dave earned a Bachelor's of Arts with distinction from the University of Washington, a JD from Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound School of Law), and a Master's degree from the University of Washington's School of Marine Affairs. In addition to being admitted to practice in Washington State, Dave is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Firm: Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Gaming ,Native American

Firm: Miller, Malone and Tellefson

3110 Ruston Way Ste F , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Gaming , Native American , Non-Profit Corporations, Real Estate , Regulatory , Gaming, Gaming

Firm: Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

1420 5th Ave Ste 3010 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Gaming , Native American , Banking, Banking, Banking, Banking

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.

Firm: Williams Kastner

601 Union St Ste 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Gaming , Native American , Business, Business, Business

I have extensive experience representing clients in the areas of real estate, securities, business transactions, tax, and corporate law with an emphasis in general business and real property development. I have worked on complex, mixed-use projects, providing innovative structuring which has resulted in maximal flexibility for financing and liability limitation, while preserving developer control and favorable tax treatment. My real estate projects include residential and commercial development, financing, leasing and condominiums. I have also organized and closed complex business transactions including venture capital, private placement, institutional financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, I have represented international clients in transnational business planning including private and public offerings.

Firm: Miller Quinlan & Auter P.S., Inc.

1019 Regents Boulevard   204  9 , Fircrest , Washington 98466

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Construction ,Contracts,Gaming ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Real Estate