Erik Halverson
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA 98148
- Business/Corporate (50%),
- Cannabis Law (40%),
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)
- English,
- German
Attorney Erik Halverson is the managing partner of Halverson Law, PLLC in Normandy Park, Washington. Serving a diverse range of clients throughout the greater Sea-Tac region, Mr. Halverson provides unmatched litigation counsel and transactional support to small and midsized businesses, particularly those in the cannabis industry. He also has extensive experience handling serious personal injury and wrongful death claims, and he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his plaintiff clients.
Having begun his legal career in Colorado, Mr. Halverson was on the front lines of the burgeoning cannabis industry. He has helped hundreds of retailers, producers and suppliers in both states with I-502 regulatory compliance, licensing issues, intellectual property protections and other matters. From his efforts, he has gained a reputation as one of the region's leading cannabis business attorneys, and he is willing to jump in and learn all he can about his clients' needs in order to provide the highest level of counsel and support possible.
A 2006 graduate of the University of Washington, Mr. Halverson obtained his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2010. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, Mr. Halverson routinely volunteers his time and legal services to clients across his region. In 2014, he received the Rebekah A. McBride Award Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award for his service with the Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project.
Drawing upon his extensive legal and business knowledge, Mr. Halverson has served as adjunct professor of business management at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. Furthermore, he has published articles and conducted numerous lectures and seminars on a variety of topics related to the recreational marijuana industry and other subjects.
Recognized for his professionalism and service, Mr. Halverson has earned numerous accolades from his peers along with excellent client reviews on Avvo.
- 50%Business/Corporate
- 40%Cannabis Law
- 10%Personal Injury - General
Business Formation and Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership, Contracts, Business Organizations, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall
Selections
Rising Stars: 2019 - 2020
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About Erik Halverson
Admitted: 2015, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://halversonlaw.com/ourteam/erik-halverson-law/
Honors/Awards:
- Recognized in Washington State for ongoing commitment to pro bono legal services
- Recipient of 2014 Rebekah A. McBride Award, “Pro Bono Attorney of the Year” by the Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project
- Recognition in Colorado for pro bono services to indigent clients for 2011, 2012, 2013
- Rated a “Rising Star” in Washington Super Lawyers for 2019, Rising Star” in Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2019
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Washington
- Colorado
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Recognition in Colorado for pro bono services to indigent clients for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2013
- Rebekah A. McBride Award as Pro Bono Attorney of the year award for the Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project, 2014
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- December, 2011. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Hanging Your Own Shingle” for Denver Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division. Location: Denver University Sturm School of Law. Denver, Colorado.
- How the New Law and Medical Marijuana Laws Interact Powers of State Regulatory Agencies Business Types Allowed under the New Law Marketing Restrictions Zoning Requirements Employment Rules and Restrictions for Cannabis Businesses Negotiating Third-Party Agreements with Cultivators, Managers etc. Premises Security Regulation Compliance Preparing for State Regulatory Agency Inspections, Speaker, Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington, National Business Institute, Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, 2019
- Friday, July 21, 2017. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington” for NBI – National Business Institute. Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.
- Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington” for NBI – National Business Institute. Location: Springhill Suites, Portland Oregon.
- Thursday, December 8, 2016. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington” for NBI – National Business Institute. Location: The Red Lion Hotel, Olympia.
- Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington” for NBI – National Business Institute. Location: Holiday Inn, Tacoma.
- Thursday, May 30, 2019. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Rules of the Road for Cannabis Operations” for King County Bar Association. Location: King County Bar Association, Seattle.
- Friday, August 17, 2018. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Marijuana Business Law in Washington” for NBI – National Business Institute. Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Seattle Downtown
- Friday, December 14, 2018. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Pot Law: What You Need to Know” for Trends: Rental Housing Management and Trade Show. Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle.
- Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Speaker/Presenter on the topic of “Marijuana Business Law in Washington State” for King County Bar Association: Business Law Section Continued Legal Education. Location: King County Bar Association, Seattle.
- Adjunct Professor of Business Management at Green River College, Political Science 200: Intro to Law. Summer term 2019, Auburn Campus Auburn WA
- Thursday, May 30, 2019. Chair/Organizer of “Marijuana Law: A Comprehensive Overview for Beginners or Pros” a Continuing Legal Education event for King County Bar Association. Location: King County Bar Association, Seattle.
- Upcoming: Friday, December 13, 2019. Speaker/Presenter at NBI – National Business Institute’s event “Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Washington.” Location: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown.
- Adjunct Professor of Business Management at Green River College, Political Science 200: Intro to Law. Fall term 2019, Kent Campus Auburn WA
Educational Background:
- B.A., Economics, University of Washington
Industry Groups
- Cannabis
- Service
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Last Updated: 1/23/2020