Edward A Harley
Foster Pepper PLLC • Seattle, WA
BusinessGeneral PracticePersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 905-9097
Address
1111 3rd Avenue Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101-3264, US
Professional
About
Ed has a transactional business and maritime practice emphasizing worldwide yacht and vessel transactions, business acquisitions and dispositions, venture capital investments, securities, real estate investment, and general business representation. As Chair of the firm’s Yacht and Aircraft practice, he has a significant amount of experience representing yacht owners covering a broad range of issues related to the yacht industry, including new build, purchase and sale, flagging, yacht management, and crew issues. Ed has substantial legal experience related to America's Cup yacht racing syndicates and has been a speaker at international superyacht conferences on topics relating to yacht issues including all aspects of yacht construction contracts.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.
Credentials
Education
1996 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 University of Washington -Seattle M.B.A. 1992 Cranfield School of Management International Business Studies Program 1986 Rutgers University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2005 Rising Star, 2004 Rising Star, 2003 Rising Star, 2002 Rising Star, 1995 Academic Scholarship Recipient, Seattle University School of Law
Publications
2010 Washington Partnership and Limited Liability Company Deskbook Securities Law Aspects of Partnership and LLC Syndications
Associations
2013 - Present Northwest Yacht Brokers Association 2013 - Present Florida Yacht Brokers Association 2011 - Present Northwest Marine Trade Association Washington State Bar Association Member King County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2012 Northrop & Johnson Annual Meeting Broker and Management Issues: Traps for the Unwary 2012 Cayman Yacht Forum Tax Issues for Superyachts 2006 Global Superyacht Forum (Amsterdam) Yacht Construction Contracts 2002 Washington CLE Bootcamp Corporate Finance and Venture Capital 2002 Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs in WA Choice of Entity
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Updated: Aug 29, 2026