James D. "Jim" Gradel

James D. "Jim" Gradel

Seattle, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law Commercial Finance Law

Biography

James Gradel, a partner in the firm's Commercial Finance and Real Estate Finance practices, has more than 25 years of experience representing institutional and private lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured debt financing transactions. He focuses his practice on senior and mezzanine financing of leveraged buyouts, construction and permanent real estate loans, multilender loan syndications and participations, intercreditor transactions, high yield note offerings, credit enhanced bond financing, and securitization of trade receivables, consumer loans and other assets.

Jim represents clients in a wide range of industries, including energy, telecommunications, cable television, radio and television broadcasting, hospitality, manufacturing, timber, assisted living, retail and technology. His representative clients include Outerwall Inc. and U.S. Bank.
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • University of Cincinnati, BBA

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • King County Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • University of Cincinnati, BBA

Client Testimonials

Jim has always been very responsive, makes sure all the details are complete, and looks out for the bank's interest.

Byron Richards (U.S. Bank National Association)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
Special Focus:
  • Acquisition Finance
  • Commercial Finance
  • Loan Documentation
  • Real Estate
Awards:
  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2007 - Present
  • Ranked by Chambers USA, as "America's Leading Real Estate Lawyers," 2012 - 2013

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