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David C. Clarke is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities.
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- Seattle, WASHINGTON
- Experience
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- Known for
- Business · M&A · Securities
- Handles Business, M&A, and Securities matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle) (2026).
About David C. Clarke: David C. Clarke is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities.
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David C. Clarke represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About David C. Clarke
David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds. David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance. David works with privately held clients at all stages of development, serving as outside general counsel and as a key advisor on M&A and corporate finance transactions. In addition, David represents leading venture and private equity funds in portfolio company investments. David is a regular speaker on M&A, venture capital and private equity topics.
Credentials
Education
George Washington University
— · 1991
Williams College
— · 1987
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Washington, Washingt
ACTIVE
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Seattle)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Seattle)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Seattle)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Seattle)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Seattle)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Seattle)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Tech
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Emerging Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Joint Ventures
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Placements
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Strategic Alliances
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a top lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate and Venture Capital by Washington CEO/Avvo
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Seattle's Best Lawyers"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington Super Lawyers" 2007-Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Business Lawyers”
2026
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What areas of law does David C. Clarke practice?
David C. Clarke focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities.
Where is David C. Clarke located?
David C. Clarke primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200.
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