John Coughlan
Founding Attorney
John is a seasoned business attorney and counselor to his clients. Based in the Seattle area, John provides practical, actionable legal advice on a range of business law matters. Prior to founding Coughlan Business Law, PLLC, John was a partner at a large Seattle-area law firm, where his practice was devoted to advising businesses of all sizes—from early stage startups to large privately held and publicly traded businesses. He has counseled clients on a range of transactions, from initial formation matters to nine figure investment and M&A transactions.
John lives in Woodinville, Washington with his wife and two sons. He is an avid golfer, college football fan, and homebrewer. He will happily share a sample of whatever he has on tap in his kegerator in exchange for your honest feedback.
Credentials
Education
University of Washington School of Law (J.D.)
Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Law, Business & Entrepreneurship Certificate; Sub-Concentration in Corporate Counsel
University of Washington (B.A.)
Admissions
Washington
Professional Highlights
Recognition & Accomplishments
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2024-2026
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Business/Corporate, 2023-2025
Professional Activities
University of Washington School of Law Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, Supervising Attorney, 2017-2023
King County Bar Association, Business Section, 2016-Present
Yuri supports attorneys and clients across a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, entity formation and maintenance, corporate governance, securities filings, financing transactions, and closing coordination. She brings substantial experience assisting with complex deal processes, corporate records, and ongoing business entity needs.
Yuri lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys playing the piano.
Yuri Poudayel
Paralegal
Credentials
Education
Environmental Ethics and Policy, University of Portland (B.A.)
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Oregon Paralegal Association
Secretary, 2021-2025
Treasurer, 2025-Present