James R. "Jim" Lisbakken
Recognized since 1995
Seattle, Washington
Practice Areas
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Technology Law
Jim Lisbakken, a partner and former Co-Chair of the firm's Technology Transactions & Privacy practice, focuses on business transactions, licensing, and joint ventures and corporations specifically in the life sciences and technology industries. He has experience serving as outside general counsel to boards of directors of public and private companies, and has advised clients on numerous strategic alliances and technology agreements with Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Serono, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and other international life sciences companies. Jim also has experience with financing transactions, acquisitions and spin-outs.
Contact & Links
Location
- 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Education
- University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1975
- Oregon State University, BS
Bar Admissions
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Northwest Biotechnology Series - Organizing Committee
- Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association - Founding Board of Directors
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
Headquarters:
Seattle, Washington
262 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
274 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Technology Law, Seattle (2017)
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2016)
- Technology Law, Seattle (2015)
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Technology Law
Special Focus:
- Intellectual Property
- Licensing
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical
- Transactions
Awards:
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2005 - Present
Publications
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