James R. "Jim" Lisbakken
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.
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
Awards & Focus

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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