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Richard Kim

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Associate

Co-chair, Veteran Attorneys Affinity Group

T 206.757.8113 Seattle
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Richard Kim is an attorney in DWT's real estate group. He advises public and private investors on a range of alternative investments, including domestic and global real estate funds.

With a background in contract law, corporate structures, venture capital, and private equity/hedge fund management, Richard offers clients a broad view of their investment strategies and legal compliance.

Before starting his own practice, Richard assisted King County prosecutors with drafting and discovery, handling high-profile criminal cases. He also interned for the in-house legal team at Amazon's robotics division, where he assisted with research and transactions advice. He is a combat veteran who served in key leadership positions in Afghanistan and stateside.

Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2022

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2022
    • Gregoire Fellowship Program
    • Military Law Society, Vice President
    • Environmental Law Clinic
  • B.S., Economics, United States Military Academy, West Point, 2014
    • Superintendent's Academic Award
    • Dean's List
    • Joint Chiefs of Staff, J-5 Asia Desk Intern, 2012

Languages

  • Korean

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Asian Bar Association
    • Korean American Bar Association
    • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Real Estate Law, 2025
    • Bronze Star Medal
    • Army Commendation Medal

Background

    • Associate, Investment Management, Foster Garvey PC, Seattle, 2022-2023
    • Summer Associate, Foster Garvey PC, Seattle, 2021
    • Intern, Corporate Counsel, Amazon Robotics, Seattle, 2020
    • Extern, Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Seattle, 2020
    • Military Intelligence Officer, Special Operations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., 2018-2019
    • Infantry Scout Platoon Leader, Fort Campbell, Ky., Afghanistan deployment, 2016-2017
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