Atty. Christopher L Doerksen

Atty. Christopher L Doerksen

Christopher L Doerksen is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate and securities, corporate governance and compliance and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Simon Fraser University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Seattle Seattle 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher L Doerksen at a glance

Christopher L Doerksen is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, and international. Admitted to practice in Washington (1999). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1999) and Simon Fraser University (B.A., 1996). Active member of Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher L Doerksen is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate and securities, corporate governance and compliance and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Simon Fraser University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Christopher practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher L Doerksen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher L Doerksen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Environmental Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher L Doerksen

Where is Christopher L Doerksen's law office located?
Christopher L Doerksen's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher L Doerksen handle?
Christopher L Doerksen focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Christopher L Doerksen practiced law?
Christopher L Doerksen has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Christopher L Doerksen go to law school?
Christopher L Doerksen earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Christopher L Doerksen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Simon Fraser University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1999

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