Lane Powell PC

A multi-specialty law firm, Lane Powell has assisted emerging and established businesses in the Pacific Northwest and beyond for nearly 150 years. With approximately 170 attorneys in offices located throughout Washington, Oregon and Alaska, we're well-versed in the industries of the Pacific Northwest as well as the legal issues that face our clients on a regional, national and international level. Through close integration and interaction between the firm’s various offices, we provide our clients with a wide range of knowledge and a resulting cost-effective high level of service. We offer not only some of the best legal minds, but also some of the best business minds. This includes attorneys who are intimately familiar with the business environment, as well as with the emerging risks and opportunities of their industries and practice groups. Lane Powell serves businesses as trusted advisors, spanning a full range of industries and practice areas, including business, aviation, financial services, health care, senior care and housing, intellectual property, real estate, retail, white collar criminal defense, securities, technology, and privacy and data security.

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Legal Update
Businesses operating in Washington state that require their employees or contractors to comply with noncompete or customer nonsolicitation covenants should review their agreements to avoid claims and penalties when significant changes to state law become effective on June 6, 2024.
Legal Update
The Washington Department of Revenue continues to update its guidance on Washington’s excise tax on long-term capital gains, resulting in the most recent proposed rule, WAC 458-20-301. There are several important changes from the last iteration of the proposed rule.
Legal Update
Employers are banned from mandating, under threat of discipline, that employees attend meetings or speeches regarding religious or political matters under the “Employee Free Choice Act” passed by Washington’s Legislature and signed by Governor Inslee. The law becomes effective on June 5, 2024.

Firm Offices in Member Jurisdiction

USA - Washington

Seattle

Firm Offices in Other Jurisdictions

North America

United States 
USA - Alaska, Anchorage
USA - Oregon, Portland

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All Firm Contacts Committees
Practice Groups
Antitrust, Competition & Foreign Direct Investment
Antitrust, Competition & Foreign Direct Investment
International Corporate Transactions
International Corporate Transactions
Rebecca Mares maresr@lanepowell.com
Masayuki Yamaguchi yamaguchim@lanepowell.com
Masayuki Yamaguchi yamaguchim@lanepowell.com
Masayuki Yamaguchi yamaguchim@lanepowell.com
Masayuki Yamaguchi yamaguchim@lanepowell.com
Masayuki Yamaguchi yamaguchim@lanepowell.com
Real Estate & Construction
Real Estate & Construction