Drew Stokesbary
Corporate & Securities Attorney
Washington
WA, AR, TX
"Drew is a pleasure to work with! He delivered exactly as promised."
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"Loved working with Drew on a few important projects. Will definitely work with him again."
"Drew is a pleasure to work with, he's highly knowledgeable on startup concerns, from corporate set up and governance issues, to related restricted stock purchase agreements and fundraising strategy."
"Drew was a great find on Upcounsel. Smart, reliable and clear at every point in the process."
"Meticulous and responsive attorney"
"Good! Thank you!"
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.