Drew Stokesbary Attorney Profile on UpCounsel
Drew Stokesbary

Drew Stokesbary

Corporate Attorney

Sumner
Licensed in
WA
Notre Dame Law
School

"Meticulous and responsive attorney"

5.0 5
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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.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Note
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Labor Litigation
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Planning

Client Reviews

5.0
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out of 21 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Drew was a great find on Upcounsel. Smart, reliable and clear at every point in the process. "

Convertible Note Services
Posted on Aug 14, 2017
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"Meticulous and responsive attorney"

Assist with SAFE Document
Posted on Aug 11, 2017
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"Good! Thank you! "

Assist with Transferring Shares
Posted on Aug 9, 2017
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"Drew is a great find for us on Upcounsel. He has been a great help for our legal needs. I would definitely continue to use him in our ever growing needs. Would highly recommend."

Draft Term Sheet Agreements
Posted on Aug 8, 2017
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"Great experience working with Drew, he's awesome! Highly recommend! "

Revise Stock Agreement
Posted on Aug 1, 2017
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"He's great! Very knowledgeable "

Revise Co-Founder Agreement
Posted on Aug 1, 2017
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Work History

Stokesbary PLLC

Managing Member

Jul 2015 - Present

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

Jul 2015 - 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. Appointed to House Appropriations (Assistant Ranking Member), Finance, and Judiciary Committees, as well as Joint Select Committee on Article IX Litigation and Office of Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee. Elected Deputy Minority Floor Leader.

Jan 2015 - Present

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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