Kristiana Farris O'Brien
Law Offices of Kristiana Farris O'Brien | Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC • Seattle, WA
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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 895-7246
Address
5500 Columbia Center, Seattle, WA, 98104, US
Professional
About
I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment, and the formation of medical practice groups.
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
1999 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Columbia University MA - Masters 1995 Bucknell University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2012 Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2011 40 Under 40 Award (40 Business Leaders Under the Age of 40), Puget Sound Business Journal 2011 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2010 Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Publications
2005 Unknown Planning Ahead to Avoid Tenant Problems 2004 Unknown Drafting and Negotiating Washington Commercial Real Estate Leases 2003 Sterling Education Services Operational Issues in Commercial Lease Drafting 2003 Unknown Economic and Financing Issues in Commercial Leases 2002 National Business Institute CLE A Bird's Eye View of the Requirements of the IDEA
Associations
2000 - Present United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Admitted Attorney 2000 - Present United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit Admitted Attorney 1999 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 1999 - Present King County Bar Association Member 1999 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2007 Washington Radiology Business Management Association Employment Law Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 2005 Pacific Northwest Credit Conference The Dirty Dozen: Empoyment Law Pitfalls 2003 Commercial Leases Commercial Lease Drafting 2002 Special Education and the Law Requirements under the IDEA 2001 CCIM Washington Chapter Meeting Business Entities: How to Select the Right One For Your Deal
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