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.
Corporate Law Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 38+ Years Experience
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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.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick R. Lamb handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
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 Seattle
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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Seattle Choose Patrick R. Lamb
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick R. Lamb's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick R. Lamb brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Patrick R. Lamb's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Patrick R. Lamb attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick R. Lamb Handles in Seattle
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