Russel R.Robertson
Partner
Real Estate
rrobertson@seyfarth.com
More About Russel
Russ represents developers, property owners, privately held businesses and entrepreneurs in commercial real estate and business transactions. His real estate practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate ownership and development, including acquisition and disposition, development, leasing, joint venture formation and structuring, private placements, and debt and equity financing transactions.
His diverse business practice encompasses clients in a wide range of industries, and includes advising on corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, private lending, secured transactions, and a variety of strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements. Russ prides himself on being a pragmatic problem solver, and enjoys helping his clients navigate whatever issues their business may be facing.
Prior to returning to private practice, Russ served as general counsel at a private equity firm that invested in and developed single, multifamily, and commercial real estate projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
His diverse business practice encompasses clients in a wide range of industries, and includes advising on corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, private lending, secured transactions, and a variety of strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements. Russ prides himself on being a pragmatic problem solver, and enjoys helping his clients navigate whatever issues their business may be facing.
Prior to returning to private practice, Russ served as general counsel at a private equity firm that invested in and developed single, multifamily, and commercial real estate projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- JD, Seattle University School of Law
- BA, University of Washington
Political Science
- Washington
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- Washington Law & Politics, Rising Star (2008-2012, 2014-2015)
- Washington State Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Member
- Washington State Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Editorial Board 2019-2020
- Washington State Bar, Business Law Section, Member
- Co-Author, "What To Know About PPP Appeals And Next Steps" (2021)
- Co-Author, "Grounds For SBA Review, The SBA Loan Review Process, And Borrower Items" (2021)
- Co-Author, "Main Street Lending Program Overview For Nonprofits And For-Profit Businesses" (2020)
- Co-Author, "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”)" (2020)
- Co-Author, "Long-Awaited Condo Reform Kicks In; Here's What Developers Need To Know," Daily Journal of Commerce (August 15, 2019)
- Co-Speaker, "Corporate Transparency Act Essentials What You Need to Know; What You Need to Do," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "The Property Line: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Corporate Transparency Act Implications for CRE," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 18, 2023)
- Moderator, Bisnow, Seattle State of the Market (2018)
- Ventures, Loan Committee Member (2018-Present)
- Seattle University School of Law, Transactional Law: Making the Deal, adjunct professor (2019-20)
More About Russel
Russ represents developers, property owners, privately held businesses and entrepreneurs in commercial real estate and business transactions. His real estate practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate ownership and development, including acquisition and disposition, development, leasing, joint venture formation and structuring, private placements, and debt and equity financing transactions.
His diverse business practice encompasses clients in a wide range of industries, and includes advising on corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, private lending, secured transactions, and a variety of strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements. Russ prides himself on being a pragmatic problem solver, and enjoys helping his clients navigate whatever issues their business may be facing.
Prior to returning to private practice, Russ served as general counsel at a private equity firm that invested in and developed single, multifamily, and commercial real estate projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
His diverse business practice encompasses clients in a wide range of industries, and includes advising on corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, private lending, secured transactions, and a variety of strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements. Russ prides himself on being a pragmatic problem solver, and enjoys helping his clients navigate whatever issues their business may be facing.
Prior to returning to private practice, Russ served as general counsel at a private equity firm that invested in and developed single, multifamily, and commercial real estate projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- JD, Seattle University School of Law
- BA, University of Washington
Political Science
- Washington
Related Services
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Speaking Engagement
Mar 26, 2024
Bob Bodansky, Michael Herbst, Suzie Saxman, and Russ Robertson to Speak at Practical Law Webinar "Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the who, what, and when of reporting"
-
Webinar
Dec 6, 2023
Webinar Recording: Corporate Transparency Act Essentials
-
Podcast
Sep 18, 2023
The Property Line: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Corporate Transparency Act Implications for CRE
-
Firm News
Nov 3, 2022
Seyfarth’s Seattle Office Welcomes Trio of Partners in Corporate and Litigation Practices
- Washington Law & Politics, Rising Star (2008-2012, 2014-2015)
- Washington State Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Member
- Washington State Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Editorial Board 2019-2020
- Washington State Bar, Business Law Section, Member
- Co-Author, "What To Know About PPP Appeals And Next Steps" (2021)
- Co-Author, "Grounds For SBA Review, The SBA Loan Review Process, And Borrower Items" (2021)
- Co-Author, "Main Street Lending Program Overview For Nonprofits And For-Profit Businesses" (2020)
- Co-Author, "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”)" (2020)
- Co-Author, "Long-Awaited Condo Reform Kicks In; Here's What Developers Need To Know," Daily Journal of Commerce (August 15, 2019)
- Co-Speaker, "Corporate Transparency Act Essentials What You Need to Know; What You Need to Do," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "The Property Line: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Corporate Transparency Act Implications for CRE," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 18, 2023)
- Moderator, Bisnow, Seattle State of the Market (2018)
- Ventures, Loan Committee Member (2018-Present)
- Seattle University School of Law, Transactional Law: Making the Deal, adjunct professor (2019-20)