Atty. David C. Clarke
David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds. David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance.
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David C. Clarke is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at George Washington University (—, 1991) and Williams College (—, 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds
- David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance
- David works with privately held clients at all stages of development, serving as outside general counsel and as a key advisor on M&A and corporate finance transactions
- In addition, David represents leading venture and private equity funds in portfolio company investments
- David is a regular speaker on M&A, venture capital and private equity topics
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David C. Clarke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
David C. Clarke is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Washington →
David C. Clarke is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →
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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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