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Matt LeMaster
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Partner
Chair, M&A Practice
Co-chair, Veteran Attorneys Affinity Group
Matt LeMaster is the chair of DWT's mergers and acquisitions practice. He focuses on business transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and finance. He has specific experience in media, technology, advanced manufacturing, distribution, senior living and hospitality.
Matt has been designated by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer (Band 3) in Corporate and Commercial law in Washington state.
Chambers reviewers noted his "quick response and concise answers in the midst of stressful negotiations" and his ability "to become part of the team and help solve problems to accomplish business goals."
In addition to his specific knowledge of transactions and mergers and acquisitions, Matt acts as principal outside counsel to West Coast Hotels USA, Icom America Inc., Modjoul Inc., and Convoy Supply Inc. Matt is also an affiliate professor at the University of Washington School of Law, where he teaches a course on mergers and acquisitions.
Practice Highlights
Mergers & acquisitions
Matt's core practice involves assisting his clients to achieve transformational business changes through mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other transactions.
Outside general counsel
Matt regularly assists significant ventures as outside general counsel who have daily legal requirements, but have no in-house counsel.
Industry expertise
Matt is deeply focused on media, technology, advanced manufacturing, distribution, senior living and hospitality industry verticals.
Media and Technology
Acquisition of television stations
Assisted in acquisition from Cox Media of asset purchase of twelve television stations.
Formation and financing of Modjoul, Inc.
Managed the formation, structuring, and financing of a robotics company.
Formation and financing of Visus Therapeutics, Inc.
Managed early stage formation and investment of eye therapeutics company.
Acquisition of i1Biometrics
Represented client in the acquisition of high-tech mouth guard sensing company.
Disposition of Implement.com
Represented client in the disposition of a cloud-based technology consulting company.
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Advanced Manufacturing and Distribution
Acquisition of Valence Surface Technologies subsidiaries
Represented client in acquisition of advanced manufacturing businesses.
NxEdge Inc.
Represented company that specializes in machining, anodizing, coating, and cleaning of process components for semiconductor industry in auction and sale.
Acquisitions by Convoy Supply
Represented building products company in multiple asset acquisitions.
Acquisition of Granite Building Products, Inc.
Represented acquisition of stock of building products company.
Acquisition of Icom Canada
Represented Icom America, Inc. in acquisition of Canadian operations.
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Senior Living and Hospitality
Management of legal affairs for Leisure Care
Represented Leisure Care and affiliates in the acquisition, financing, and negotiation of management agreements for multiple senior living facilities.
Acquisitions by Coast Hotels
Represented client in the acquisition of hotel facilities.
Disposition of hotel properties for The Peninsula Group
Represented client in the divestitures of multiple hotel facilities and follow-on acquisitions of replacement commercial properties.
Hotel management agreements and technical services agreements
Represented multiple clients in the drafting and implementation of long-term hotel management agreements, for owners and operators, including Red Lion Hotels Corporation and Coast Hotels.
Liquor licensing counsel
Provides liquor licensing counsel for multiple hotel and restaurant ownership groups including Red Lion Hotels Corporation and Coast Hotels.
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Admitted to Practice
- Washington
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1997
- B.S., University of Oregon, 1990
Memberships & Affiliations
- Co-Chair, 2021-present; Member, 2016-present – WSBA Partnership and LLC Law Committee
- Co-director, Global Business Law Institute, University of Washington School of Law, 2019-present
- Affiliate Professor, University of Washington School of Law, Mergers and Acquisitions A 534, 2019-present
- Seattle Rotary Club 4, Member, 2019-present
- Rotary Business Mentor, University of Washington, Foster Consulting and Business Development Center, 2022-present
- Leadership Council, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2020-present
- Stewardship Committee, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2020-present
- American Bar Association, M&A Committee, Member, 2020-present
- Advancement Committee, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2019-2020
- University of Oregon School of Law, Mentor, 2021-present
- University of Washington School of Law, Mentor, 2019-present
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Mentor, 2019-present
- Association for Corporate Growth, Member, 2015-present
- National Association of Corporate Directors, Member, 2018-present
- Law Firm Annual Challenge, University of Washington School of Law, Chair, 2018
- ALIS Planning Committee, Member, 2012-2018
- Mercer Island Youth Football Coach and Football Advisory Board, Director, 2011-2016
- Pacific Rim M&A Institute, Founder and Director, 2014-2016
- Northwest Education Fund, Director, 2015-2018
- Legislative Committee, Washington State Bar Association, Member, 2011-2016, 2020-present
- Childhaven, Director, 2010-2012
- Bellevue Rotary Club, Member, 2002-2010; Director, 2004-2007
- Business Law Section, Washington State Bar Association – Immediate Past Chair, 2009-2010; Chair, 2008-2009; Chair-Elect and Treasurer, 2007-2008; Chair, Mid-Year Meeting, June 2007; Vice Chair, 2006-2007; Recorder, 2005-2006; Co-chair, Publications Committee, 2002-2005
- Washington State Business Leaders Network, Director, 2006-2009
- Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations (WAACO), Director, 2008-2009
- Hire America's Heroes, Director, 2007-2009
- American Bar Association, Committee on State and Local Bar Relations, Member, 2007-2010
- American Bar Association, Negotiated Acquisitions Committee, Member, 2006-2016
- Seattle University Directors Academy, Advisory Board, Director, 2007-2009
- King County Bar Association, Corporate/In-House Section, Co-Chair, 2003-2005
- King County Bar Association, Community Involvement Committee, Chair, 2002-2003
- King County Bar Association, Board of Trustees, Young Lawyer Division, Director, 2001-2002
- Advance Bellevue, Graduate, 2002
Professional Recognition
- Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Corporate/Commercial Law (Washington), 2017-2025; Named a "Recognised Practitioner" in Corporate/Commercial Law (Washington), 2016; Leisure & Hospitality (Nationwide), 2019
- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Corporate Law, 2012-present; in Leisure and Hospitality Law, 2021-present
- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars" and "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters
- Avvo Rating 10/10
Background
- Captain, U.S. Army, Combat Engineer, obtained Airborne, Ranger, and German Badge for Military Proficiency qualifications; graduate of NATO Winter Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol School
- Varsity Football, ROTC Cadet Battalion Commander, George C. Marshall Outstanding Cadet, Distinguished Military Graduate – University of Oregon
- Climbed "The Grand," Grand Tetons, 2019; completed the "Decalibron," climbed Mounts Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross in one day, 2020; climbed the "Mountaineer's Route" on Mount Whitney, 2022
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Publications
06.06.25
News
Chambers USA Affirms Davis Wright Tremaine's Growing National Leadership in Key Industry Sectors Read More Webinar
09.17.24
Webinars
"The Corporate Transparency Act - What and When to Disclose," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar Read More Publications
06.10.24
News
New Chambers Rankings Affirm Davis Wright Tremaine's National Leadership in Key Industry Sectors Read More Publications
08.17.23
News
2024 Edition of Best Lawyers Recognizes More Than 175 Davis Wright Tremaine Attorneys for Excellence Read More Publications
06.05.23
News
Chambers USA Recognizes Davis Wright Tremaine for Leadership Across Key Industry Sectors and Honors the Firm for Excellence in 51 Practices Read More Publications
08.01.22
News
Corporate & Business Transactions
Davis Wright Tremaine Advises INSP in the Purchase of TV Stations in 12 Markets from Cox Media Group Read More Presentation
07.14.22
Presentations
Panelist, "M&A Financing and Market Update," Northwest Middle Market Growth Conference 2022 Read More External LinkPublications
06.07.22
News
Chambers USA Recognizes Davis Wright Tremaine for Excellence in Key Practice Areas and Industry-Leading Success With DEI Read More Publications
05.21.21
News
Davis Wright Tremaine Recognized by Chambers USA for Industry-Leading Excellence in Key Practice Areas Read More May 2021
Publications
Co-author, "Frequently Asked Questions and Current Trends in Representations and Warranties Insurance in Private M&A Deals," California Business Law Reporter
Publications
05.12.20
News
Corporate & Business Transactions
Mentioned in "Global Business Law Institute Appoints New Chair, Members to Industry Advisory Board," University of Washington School of Law Read More External Link
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