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Van Stuart Katzman

Law Offices of Van Stuart Katzman β€’ Seattle, WA
Real EstateEmployment LawEnergyPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 895-6750
Address
801 2nd Ave Ste 614, Seattle, WA, 98104-1599, US

Professional

About

Van brings a pragmatic, business-centric approach in counseling companies and senior management teams, honed through nearly sixteen years of experience in legal, strategic and operational roles in both the Fortune 500 and start-up company environments. During that span, he has negotiated countless transactions, helped companies raise capital (venture and otherwise), spearheaded mergers and acquisitions, forged business development opportunities, drafted strategic business plans, counseled companies on employment, regulatory, and ethical issues, managed complex litigation, and served as a trusted sounding board to several CEOs. Van also has a deep environmental business and policy background and works extensively with clean tech and other environmental companies, providing legal and business development advice to a broad array of entities in the renewable energy, alternative vehicle fuel, waste-to-energy, water conservation, energy efficiency, biofuel, and other related areas. Van played varsity soccer at Yale and enjoys a number of outdoor activities in the great Northwest, including golf, hiking, and camping. He is married and has two kids (ages 11 and 3) and tries to coach their sports teams, when he can find the time. He serves on the Board of Patent Trust for Washington Children, is a co-founder of the PNW Chapter of Environmental Entrepreneurs, and is involved a several other community activities.

About Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.

Credentials

Education
1994 University of Virginia School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991 George Washington University MA - Masters 1989 Yale University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
1994 Order of the Coif, University of Virginia School of Law 1994 Traynor Prize, University of Virginia School of Law
Publications
1994 Virginia Law Review The Waste of War: Government CERCLA Liability at World War II Facilities
Associations
2010 - Present Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Co-founder, PNW Chapter Washington State Bar Association 2002 - 2008 Parent Trust for Washington Children Board Member 1992 - 1994 Virginia Law Review Associate Editor
Updated: Mar 24, 2026