Joan Robinson represents and advises financial institutions, large and small businesses, and individuals in a wide range of real estate and banking-related matters. Having worked in-house for more than 18 years, Joan is appreciated by clients for the unique sensibility she brings to her role, understanding business from the inside and having developed the ability to analyze, structure, and negotiate complex transactions.
As former senior counsel for a national bank, she also brings a knowledge of how financing and financial institutions work, including some of the newer non-bank activities of those trying to fill niche markets.
Experience
Representative Matters
Joan’s experience includes:
- Complex lending transactions (secured and unsecured)
- Uniform Commercial Code issues
- Commercial transactions
- Loan workouts
- Financial institution-related matters, including bank regulation and product development
- “Financial-adjacent” matters such as payment systems, money transmitters, payment and gift cards, and Fintech
- Real estate
Professional Highlights
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, Seattle – Banking and Finance Law, 2003-2025
Pro Bono Experience
Worked on an asylum application
Board Memberships & Community Service
Washington State Bar, Business Law Section, Section Executive Committee, 1999-2022; Financial Institutions Committee, Chair, 1999-2022
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Credentials
Education
University of Washington School of Law (J.D.)
University of Washington (B.A., magna cum laude)
Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
Washington