Ronald E. Braley
Of Counsel
Practice Emphasis
Taxation, mergers and acquisitions, international business, ERISA, estate planning
Industries
Computer technology, construction, investment management, wholesale/retail distribution
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics), 1967, University of Washington
- Juris Doctor, 1974, Golden Gate University
- Master of Laws (Taxation), 1975, New York University
Representative Cases
- Arnes v. U.S., 981 F. 2d 456, 9th Cir. (1992), in which Ron set a precedent for taxation of business divisions in marital dissolution situations.
Publications
- Thoughts Regarding Legal Billing Practices, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson (Client Service Document)
- Cases and Materials Regarding Qualified Retirement Plans, Golden Gate University Press
- Ron is a regular speaker for National Business Institute on such topics as qualified retirement plans, LLCs, company mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, asset protection planning, and foreign transactions.
Professional & Civic
Named as a “Best Lawyers” by The Best Lawyers in America in the practice of ‘Trusts and Estates,” 2019, 2020, 2021
Served as managing principal of Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson for three years
Has received the AV Preeminent rating (highest) from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory since 1982
Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, 1980–1992
Professor in Contract Law for University of Washington Extension Program, 1989–1991
