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David F. McShea

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007.
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, Washington 98101-3099
(206) 359-8000
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Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
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Perkins Coie LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (206) 359-8000
David McShea's practice focuses on the representation of high growth technology companies, public companies and venture capital firms.   In more than 20 years of practice, he has handled numerous significant transactions, including the initial public offerings of Amazon.com and Zillow Inc., mergers and acquisitions, public equity and debt financings, and venture capital financings.   David is co-author of The Initial Public Offering Handbook: A Guide for Entrepreneurs, Executives, Directors and Private Investors (2008).  David has represented several leading companies through high-growth stages.  He represented aQuantive Inc. from incorporation through its IPO, numerous acquisitions and its sale to Microsoft for $6.3 billion.   He has represented Amazon.com from private company through IPO and post-IPO mergers and acquisitions.  In addition to working with deal-intensive growth companies, David represents several venture capital firms.  David's corporate clients include Amazon.com, Highspot, Inc., Emeritus, Seattle Bank, Seeq Corporation, SkyKick and Zillow Inc..  He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, initial public offerings and venture capital finance topics.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Startups and Emerging Businesses
Venture Capital Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for David F. McShea
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Seattle (2019)
Corporate Law, Seattle (2017)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Seattle (2015)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Seattle (2014)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Seattle (2012)
  • One of the "500 Leading Lawyers in America" (Lawdragon, 2007)
  • Named as a "Top Lawyer" for venture capital by Washington CEO
  • Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers", 2005 - present
  • One of "The Top 100 Super Lawyers" in Washington State, Washington Law & Politics, 2009, 2010
Education
Graduated
Princeton University, BA
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (206) 359-8000
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, Washington 98101-3099
Seattle, Washington 98101-3099
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