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William L. Weigand

Partner

T 206.757.8164 Seattle
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Bill Weigand chairs the firm's family business practice. He serves as trusted advisor and principal outside counsel to privately-held businesses, particularly in the food, agribusiness, manufacturing, and distribution industries. Many of Bill's clients are multi-generational, family-owned businesses. He takes the time to learn the nuances of each client's family and business so that he can provide practical and effective advice.

Bill regularly advises businesses on succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, financings and corporate governance matters.

Succession planning

Counseled integrated farming operation on management and ownership succession from second to third generations.

Principal outside counsel

Ongoing representation of West Coast’s largest privately-held commercial real estate services business in general corporate matters, including new entity structuring, governance, and acquisitions.

Sale of food business

Represented family shareholder in sale of iconic snack food business.

Sale of business

Represented seller of multi-location agricultural equipment dealership.

Sale of real estate services business

Represented seller of controlling interest in real estate services business.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 1991
  • California, 1991

Education

  • J.D., University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), 1990
  • B.A., Business Administration, Finance, University of Washington, 1987, cum laude
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Memberships & Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • California Bar Association
    • Washington Bar Association
    • Board Member and Treasurer, Wellspring Family Services, 2008-2014
    • Board Member and Secretary, Beta Omega Foundation, 2008-2014 
    • Member, Northwest Family Business Advisors

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Corporate, M&A, and Securities Law, 2004-2007; in Corporate Law and Commercial Law, 2008-present
    • Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters 
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