Eugene W. Wong

Principal

Practice Emphasis

Eugene’s practice focuses on providing tax, business, and real estate support to individuals and privately held companies including dentists, physicians, specialists, and their practices. He helps clients over the life of their practices, businesses, and careers with entity formation and structuring, operations and related matters including associate agreements, transition and acquisition opportunities, and exit strategies. This support extends to employment law related matters as well as leases, residential and commercial property matters, financing, and estate planning.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, 1990, University of Washington
  • Juris Doctor, 1998, Gonzaga University School of Law
  • Master of Laws (Taxation), 1999, University of Washington School of Law

Representative Cases

  • Taxation—Eugene’s practice includes problem solving and resolution of federal and state tax issues. He provides advice and planning on a variety of tax issues, including those pertaining to dental and specialty practices, real property, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and reverse exchanges.
  • Business Planning—Eugene has deep experience in transactional planning and strategizing for the formation, financing, operation, merger, reorganization, purchase/sale, and liquidation of businesses, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies.
  • Real Estate—Eugene has worked on transactional planning and strategizing for the acquisition, financing, leasing, development, maintenance, and liquidation of commercial and residential property, including condominiums.
  • Financing—Eugene’s experience in this area includes commercial lending, asset-based lending, structured finance, business finance and general loan documentation.
  • Basic Estate Planning—Eugene assists in the creation of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care directives (living wills), and other related estate planning documents.
  • Intellectual Property—Eugene has participated in advising and assisting clients with trademark registrations and the prosecution/defense of infringement actions, which may include guiding clients through the state and federal registration processes.

Publications

  • Co-authored: “Washington Real Property Deskbook Series Volume 3: Real Property Interests & Duties of Third Parties; Chapter 18 Duties and Responsibilities of the Broker,” 4th ed. updated 2015
  • Co-authored: “Managing Partners Must Have the Heart to Embrace and Effect Change,” Washington Journal, August 14, 2000

Professional & Civic

Washington State Bar Association

King County Bar Association

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Named Best Lawyers®  2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Seattle in “Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)”

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of ‘Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)’ (2017 – 2024 ed.)

Named AV (highest) rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory

Named “Super Lawyer” in Washington Super Lawyers magazine, 2010-2023

Recognized as a “Rising Star” in Washington Law & Politics magazine, 2004, 2007-2009

Eugene W. Wong

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Testimonials

I cannot say enough good things about Eugene Wong! He helped navigate 2 very stressful business transactions with efficiency and professionalism. Without him, I know that both of these would not have ended as well as they did for me. He is always easy to get a hold of and responds to emails in a timely manner as well. It is so important to have someone you can depend on during stressful situations. Eugene never disappoints and always follows through. I appreciate that he understands his craft and his team supports him as well. When I required some advice outside the business transaction, he referred me to another attorney in his firm and she helped answer all of my questions. I am extremely thankful to have Eugene to back me up with any legal issues that arise with owning a business!
Jennifer B. - Google
It has been truly an honor having Eugene Wong represent me as a dental practice owner this past eight years. He has assisted me from the beginning of my practice with incorporation, corporate reporting, lease negotiations, etc. Eugene is a rare find in that while he is extremely personable and kind, he is also sharp and detailed in both thought process and execution. I believe that he truly cares about the success of my practice, and I know that he will be there unconditionally should the need ever arise. For these reasons and so many more, I offer my highest recommendation of Mr. Eugene Wong.
Evy K. - Google
Highly competent lawyer who has mastered his craft, cares about his clients, and creates successful outcomes. Eugene is the best.
Kim M. - Google