Professional Biography

James M. Hilton Of Counsel

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.8539

    F +1.206.359.9539

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8539

    JHilton@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

James Hilton, of counsel in the firm's Seattle office, focused his practice in the areas of general business transactions, business organizations and reorganizations, personal investment planning, and closely held corporate matters.

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (recognized for Corporate Law, Tax Law and Family Law, several editions)
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2002

Professional Leadership

  • Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Section, Chairman, 1978 - 1979
  • American Bar Association, Taxation Section, Committee on Closely Held Corporations; Committee on Redemptions, Chairman

Community Involvement

  • Pacific Crest Trail Association, President, 2003 - 2004

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Areas of Focus

Practices

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1959, Associate Editor, Washington Law Review
  • University of Washington, B.A., Business Administration, 1956