Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Seattle, Washington. Our clients will tell you we are known for providing exceptional value in legal services by recognizing case objectives early and obtaining cost-effective results. The Carney firm provides legal services in business, litigation, construction, government affairs and insurance to individuals and to privately-held and publicly-traded companies.
Patrick R. Lamb, a principal, joined the firm in 1988. Mr. Lamb is a member of the firm's Board of Directors and is the Head of the firm's Business Practice Group.
Mr. Lamb focuses his practice on corporate, commercial and business matters. He serves as outside general counsel to a wide variety of closely-held businesses. Mr. Lamb's practice involves significant work in the following areas:
- New entity start-up formations and financing
- Corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions of businesses
- Commercial loan transactions
- Preparation and negotiation of complex business agreements including joint venture agreements, supply and service agreements, as well as licensing and distribution agreements
- Ongoing corporate governance and counseling matters
In 2006, Mr. Lamb was named one of Puget Sound's Top Business Lawyers by Seattle Business Magazine. He was named a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics magazine in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007. "Super Lawyers" are selected by a poll of other Washington State attorneys and this honor is accorded to less than 4 percent of all attorneys in the State of Washington.
Mr. Lamb was recognized by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as one of "King County's Top Lawyers 2010." Seattle Metropolitan Magazine culled their list using the Martindale-Hubbell ratings. Mr. Lamb has been awarded an "AV" Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. This rating is given to attorneys that demonstrate the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
Associations
Admitted to Bar
Washington, 1988; U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 1988.
Education
Washington State University, BA, cum laude, Honors Program, 1985; University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law), JD, cum laude, 1988;Associate Editor of University of Puget Sound Law Review 1987-88.
