Professional Biography

James D. Gradel Partner

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.8401

    F +1.206.359.9000

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8401

    JGradel@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

James Gradel, a partner in the firm's Commercial Finance and Real Estate Finance practices, has more than 35 years of experience representing institutional and private lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured debt financing transactions. He focuses his practice on multi-lender loan syndications and participations, senior and mezzanine financing of leveraged buyouts, construction and permanent real estate loans, intercreditor transactions, high yield note offerings and credit enhanced bond financing. 

Jim represents lenders and clients in a wide range of industries, including energy, retail, technology, telecommunications, broadcasting, hospitality, manufacturing, timber, construction and assisted living.

Ranked in Chambers USA Three Years in a Row

Banking & Finance

Professional Recognition

  • Ranked by Chambers USA as “America’s Leading  Lawyers" for  Banking & Finance,  2021 – 2023
  • Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2003 – 2019
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Finance Law, 2008 – 2024
  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
    (AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)

Professional Leadership

  • Washington State Bar Association, Member
  • King County Bar Association, Member

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Education

  • Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1978
  • University of Cincinnati, B.B.A., Accounting, summa cum laude, 1975