Atty. Patrick R. Lamb

Atty. Patrick R. Lamb

Patrick Lamb is President, Managing Shareholder, and Head of the M&A Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman. He serves as lead counsel on complex deals ranging from lower middle market to upper middle market transactions exceeding $300M, representing buyers and sellers across industries including construction, retail, food & beverage, and HVAC.

Seattle Seattle 38 Years Experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick R. Lamb at a glance

Patrick R. Lamb is a business attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Carney Badley Spellman PS. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (1988). Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 1988) and Washington State University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Seattle Business Magazine, (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Lamb is President, Managing Shareholder, and Head of the M&A Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman
  • He serves as lead counsel on complex deals ranging from lower middle market to upper middle market transactions exceeding $300M, representing buyers and sellers across industries including construction, retail, food & beverage, and HVAC
  • His practice covers mergers and acquisitions, business formation, corporate finance, and commercial transactions
  • Notable representations include the sale of a major Northwest construction firm to a top-10 national contractor and the divestiture of a local coffee company's wholesale business to a large publicly held acquirer

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick R. Lamb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick R. Lamb 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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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 venue, 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 Patrick R. Lamb

Where is Patrick R. Lamb's law office located?
Patrick R. Lamb's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Carney Badley Spellman PS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick R. Lamb handle?
Patrick R. Lamb focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Patrick R. Lamb practiced law?
Patrick R. Lamb has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Patrick R. Lamb go to law school?
Patrick R. Lamb earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Patrick R. Lamb for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Patrick R. Lamb received?
Patrick R. Lamb's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Seattle Business Magazine,; Best Lawyers in America — Seattle's Top Business Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America — Seattle Metropolitan Magazine,.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seattle University
- 1988
B.A.
Washington State University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Seattle Business Magazine,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Seattle's Top Business Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Seattle Metropolitan Magazine,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Super Lawyers,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top lawyer for mergers and acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500,
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Admitted: 1988

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