Barry Alexander Abbott
Lane Powell PC • Seattle, WA
BankingBanking & FinanceFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ServicesGeneral Practice
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**Barry Alexander Abbott** **Location:** Seattle, WA **Firm:** Lane Powell PC **Practice Areas:** Banking & Finance, Financial Services, General Practice, Insurance Barry Alexander Abbott is a distinguished attorney at Lane Powell PC in Seattle, WA, specializing in banking and finance law, financial services, general corporate matters, and insurance law. With a robust practice that spans both domestic and international sectors, Barry brings a wealth of experience to his clients, guiding them through the complexities of corporate law and financial regulations. His comprehensive expertise encompasses new product development, bank regulatory issues, and the intricacies of payments and e-commerce law. Barry has successfully represented a diverse range of clients, from established financial institutions to innovative startups, including those in crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and gaming. His deep understanding of the digital landscape enables him to provide strategic legal counsel that aligns with the evolving needs of e-commerce businesses. Barry's legal acumen has earned him recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® for Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Insurance Law. He has been honored as Seattle's "Best Lawyer of the Year" in Financial Services Regulatory Law for both 2014 and 2015 and has been named a "Northern California Super Lawyer" in business/corporate law by Super Lawyers magazine. An elected fellow of the American College of Consumer Financial Service Lawyers, Barry is recognized for his exceptional skills and experience in consumer financial services. His commitment to excellence and client-focused approach make him a trusted advisor for businesses navigating the complexities of financial law in today’s dynamic marketplace.
About Banking Law
Banking attorneys advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation. They help banks navigate complex financial regulations. Common matters include regulatory compliance, loan transactions, bank litigation, consumer finance.
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1977 Stanford University M.B.A. 1975 University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1972 Dartmouth College A.B.
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English
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2013 Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, The Best Lawyers in America 2011 Award of Merit, Bar Association of San Francisco 2008 Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2007 Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2006 Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2007 Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report “The Nuts and Bolts of a REX Agreement” 2004 Annual Review of Banking and Financial Law “Financial Privacy and the California Experience” 2000 Uniform Commercial Code Law Journal “The Financial Modernization Act: The Dawn of a New Era” 1997 Review of Banking & Financial Services “Privacy and the Fair Credit Reporting Act” N/A Hastings Law Journal, Vol. 33, No. 1. “A Proposal to Revise the Forms of California Summons”
Associations
Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council Former Member American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Fellow Governing Committee of the Conference on Consumer Finance Law Member Consumer Credit Committee of the Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Advisory Council Former Member and Chairman
Speaking
2012 International Seminar on Consumer Litigation in Japan, the U.S. and China "Class-Action and Cross-Border Lawsuits" 1995 American Bar Association National Institute “Fair Lending and Property Insurance Access”
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