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William L. Weigand
Partner
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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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Publications
08.17.23
News
2024 Edition of Best Lawyers Recognizes More Than 175 Davis Wright Tremaine Attorneys for Excellence Read More Wood house graphic
10.20.20
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Estate Planning
Estate Planning Ownership Transfers May Require PPP Lender or SBA Approval Read More paper airplanes
04.01.19
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Governance & Business Operations
Legacy Series Event Held March 27, 2019 Read More pile of rocks
12.18.18
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Governance & Business Operations
Focus on Governance to Ensure Family Harmony and Business Continuity Read More sunset
10.29.18
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Governance & Business Operations
Introducing DWT’s Guide to Governance Read More man with telescope
10.19.18
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Beyond Business
Survey Says: Good Governance Pays Big Dividends Read More business meeting
10.01.18
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Governance & Business Operations
Five Tips for Effective Advisory Boards Read More Coins in jar
08.27.18
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Beyond Business
Kids and Cash: How to Develop a Plan to End Financial Dependence Read More legal agreement
07.16.18
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Governance & Business Operations
Top Ten Pitfalls Under Buy-Sell Agreements Read More post its
02.20.18
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Governance & Business Operations
Succession Planning – Start Early and Revisit Regularly Read More building
12.20.17
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Beyond Business
Joshua Green Corporations Wins the Heritage/Legacy Award Read More
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