Joel Paisner chairs Ater Wynne's Energy Group and is active in the Business and Telecommunications Groups. He counsels utilities and electric cooperatives on issues related to the development, financing and operation of energy projects. Recently he successfully worked with an Alaska joint action agency to restructure itself, refinance and sell two hydroelectric projects. He also provided advice on the completion of a transmission line through the Tongass National Forest, completing one of the only Intertie lines in the State of Alaska.
Joel also works with telecommunications carriers and wireless companies on strategic advice and representation regarding national deployment of facilities. He served as national counsel for a wireless local area network company, providing strategic advice and representation for the implementation of its network throughout North America.
Joel's experience also includes real estate development, negotiating joint venture agreements, sales and licensing agreements, and capacity and bandwidth agreements.
Joel began his career as a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County, Washington in the Civil Division.
Professional Experience
- Ater Wynne LLP, Seattle, Washington, Partner, 2009 to present; Of Counsel 2001 to 2009.
- Western Integrated Networks, LLC (WINFIRST), Northwest Regional Vice President/General Manager, 2001
- InterNAP Network Services, Inc., Counsel, 2000
- Ater Wynne LLP, Seattle, Washington, Of Counsel, Partner, 1995 to 2000
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
- University of Washington, B.A., 1981
Admitted to Practice
Professional Activities
- Washington State Bar
- Federal Communications Bar Association
Community Activities
- City of Lake Forest Park, Site Selection Committee
- Board of Directors, Temple Beth Am
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