pbrain@smithallinglane.com

   Paul Brain has more than 20 years of experience representing business clients in complex commercial litigation with a focus on the real estate development industry.  He has substantial experience with disputes involving business and real estate valuations, minority shareholder, partner and LLC member agreements, title and title insurance coverage issues, land use and development entitlements, construction issues, commercial contracts and real estate purchase and sale agreements.  Paul is also experienced in employment, finance and bankruptcy disputes.

   Paul has successfully represented groups of accredited investors asserting securities fraud claims arising from private placements of securities in relation to failed real estate developments, proposed electrical co-generation facilities, franchise restaurants, wireless communications and cordless appliances.  His representation in a disputed valuation of a family-held asset holding company established new valuation standards for business valuations under Washington’s dissenters’ rights statute. 

Professional Experience
Smith Alling Lane PS, Tacoma, Washington, Of Counsel, 2007 to Present
Ater Wynne LLP, Seattle, Washington, Of Counsel, 2004 to 2007
Mikkelborg, Broz, Wells & Fryer, Seattle, Washington, Of Counsel, 2001 to 2004
Advanced Biometrics, Inc. Seattle, Washington, General Counsel, 2000 to 2001
Short Cressman, Seattle, Washington, Of Counsel, 1998 to 2000
Law Offices of Paul E. Brain, Seattle, Washington, Principal, 1992 to 1998
Tousley Brain, Seattle, Washington, Partner 1988 to 1991; Associate 1987 to 1988
Bogle & Gates, Seattle, Washington, 1983 to 1987

Education
University of Puget Sound School of Law, J.D., 1983
University of Washington, B.S., 1978

Admitted to Practice
Washington, 1983
U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Activities
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, Associate Member