James R. "Jim" Lisbakken

James R. "Jim" Lisbakken

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

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law

Biography

Jim Lisbakken, a partner and former Co-Chair of the firm's Technology Transactions & Privacy practice, focuses on business transactions, licensing, and joint ventures and corporations specifically in the life sciences and technology industries. He has experience serving as outside general counsel to boards of directors of public and private companies, and has advised clients on numerous strategic alliances and technology agreements with Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Serono, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and other international life sciences companies. Jim also has experience with financing transactions, acquisitions and spin-outs.
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Oregon State University, BS

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Northwest Biotechnology Series - Organizing Committee
  • Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association - Founding Board of Directors
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Northwest Biotechnology Series - Organizing Committee
  • Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association - Founding Board of Directors
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Oregon State University, BS

Client Testimonials

Since 1985, I have worked with Jim in my capacity as general counsel to three public companies and CEO of two private ones. He is a superb, highly skilled transactional attorney with exceptional expertise in the field of biotechnology. Having Jim on my team has ensured the highest level of success in favorably concluding numerous complex transactions. Any firm represented by Jim is truly fortunate to have the services of one of the finest attorneys in America.

Jeffrey Miller (NeuroTherapeutics Pharma, Inc.)

Seattle, WA

I have worked with Jim on a number of transactions over the past four to five years in my role as Vice President of Business Development at AnorMED. Jim has been an excellent partner in all my licensing and business transactions. I found that he had a very broad knowledge base and experience in pharmaceutical licensing and general corporate maters. Jim's drafting skills were superb, and his attention to detail was superior. He showed a high level of commitment to all our projects and helped us keep our timelines in all our transactions, despite some inconvenient last-minute requests. I have enjoyed my time working on projects with Jim, and have appreciated the high standards to which he holds himself, his strong work ethic, and his high level of integrity.

Paul Brennan (Aspreva)

Victoria, BC

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Technology Law, Seattle (2017)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2016)
  • Technology Law, Seattle (2015)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Technology Law
Special Focus:
  • Intellectual Property
  • Licensing
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Transactions
Awards:
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2005 - Present

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