Practice Emphasis 
Kylel's practice represents almost thirty years of experience in real estate, corporate law, business law, and tax law representing a variety of real estate interests, closely held corporations, construction firms, mortgage companies, and entrepreneurs of all types. He is often consulted by other lawyers and frequently acts as a business and law guru to entrepreneurs.

Kyle has extensive Alternative Dispute Resolution experience. He has worked as an advocate, arbitrator, and a mediator in the private sector at the request of clients, judges, and other lawyers.

Education 
Bachelor of Arts, 1963, Lewis & Clark College
Juris Doctor, 1966, University of Washington School of Law
Masters of Law (Taxation), 1971, George Washington University

Noteworthy 
One of the original founders of Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson (then Lasher & Johnson), Kyle Johnson began his career as a lawyer in Seattle in 1971 following a four-year stint on active duty as an Army lawyer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.

Professional and educational qualifications include a Masters of Law in Taxation, an "AV" rating, conferred by his peers, in the Martindale-Hubbell law directory, and substantial experience as a lecturer to bar exam applicants, professional groups, and the public.

Examples of matters where Kyle has been successful as a problem solver include:
Structuring and negotiating the sale of a Northwest construction firm to a publicly traded corporation.
The reorganization of a family-owned real estate business and distribution of properties to its shareholders.
The implementation of a business continuation plan for a major Northwest manufacturer seeking to pass ownership to the next generation.
Representation of parties in settlement of large asset marital dissolutions.
Representation of a withdrawing partner in a law firm dissolution.
Valuation of assets in connection with numerous estate planning and other personal situations.
Providing general corporate and individual advice in sensitive business matters.
Mediation of multi-party disputes.

Chosen as a “Super Lawyer” in Washington Law & Politics Magazine by his peers since the inception of the award.

Presentations 
Lecturer, Golden Gate University Graduate Tax Program, 1976-82.
Lecturer, Bar Review Associate, 1976-90.
Speaker and panelist at various CLE events.

Professional and Civic 
Associations:
King County Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

Admitted to Practice:
Washington State Courts
Washington Federal Courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Tax Court
United States Supreme Court



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