Drew Stokesbary

Drew Stokesbary

Corporate & Securities Attorney

Seattle
Washington
Licensed in
WA, AR, TX
Notre Dame Law School

"Drew is a pleasure to work with! He delivered exactly as promised."

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About
I am the founder of a boutique law firm representing startups and investors on entity formation, governance, corporate finance and securities laws matters. I also handle employment and commercial law issues for clients, including as outside general counsel. I work with companies across a range of industries, including IT, finance, media, retail, and real estate.
45
Projects on
upcounsel
11
Years
experience
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Client Reviews

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"Drew was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable and made good suggestions for helping our with our ownership restructure. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him in the future."

Consult on Corporate Restructure
Posted on Aug 26, 2020
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"Drew is a pleasure to work with! He delivered exactly as promised."

Assist with Convertible Debt
Posted on Sep 10, 2019
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"Drew has been amazing for us. He is very knowledgeable, professional and doesn’t save any effort explaining whatever you ask him for. His communication skills are unparalleled and he explains complicated matters effortlessly. He has been a huge asset for our startup during our Seed Funding Round and we will continue working with him for the future."

Assist with Equity Financing
Posted on Jul 9, 2019
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"Drew is the best. A rising star we are so lucky to have found him!"

Assist with Series Financing
Posted on May 1, 2018
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"Quite simply the best of the best! Extremely knowledgeable on matters related to corporate finance and VC funding and extremely effective at identifying needs and getting things done."

Assist with Post-Incorporation Documents
Posted on Nov 3, 2017
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"Great work -thanks"

Dissolve Corporation
Posted on Sep 26, 2017

Work History

Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman

Partner

Jun 2022 - Present

Partner in boutique law firm representing startups and investors on entity formation, governance, corporate finance and securities laws matters.

Jun 2022 - Present

Washington State House of Representatives

State Representative

Jan 2015 - Present

Drafted and negotiated legislation involving state and local taxation, state securities law, financial services, and real property. Chair of Select Committee on Pension Policy, Ranking Member on House Appropriations Committee, and member of House Finance Committee. Previously elected Minority Floor Leader.

Jan 2015 - Present

Stokesbary PLLC

Managing Member

Jul 2015 - Jun 2022

Managing member of a boutique law firm representing startups and investors on entity formation, governance, corporate finance and securities laws matters.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2022

King County

Attorney

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Oversaw policy development and legislative affairs for councilmember’s office. Drafted, negotiated, and advised on county ordinances relating to land use, criminal justice, and local tax issues.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

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