Carl A. Rubinstein
Attorney | Seattle
Areas of Practice
Carl is an associate in the Real Estate practice where he assists clients in all aspects of commercial and industrial real property transactions, including negotiating and drafting transaction documents, diligence, financing documents, and closing mechanics. He represents both landlords and tenants in commercial and office leasing, and provides advice and counsel to Washington State municipal organizations, including on ground leasing, purchases and sales, entitlements for capital projects, quiet title and condemnation actions, statutory and constitutional compliance and community engagement.
Admissions
- Washington
Education
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University of Washington School of Law, J.D. (2018), J.D., 2018
- Chief Notes and Comments Editor, Washington Law Review
- Stanford University, Master of Arts, East Asian Studies, 2012
- Carleton College, Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, 2007
Recognition & Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025) Real Estate
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers (2024)
- The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law (2024)
Publications & Presentations
- "Revisions to Washington Agency Law," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (December 2023)
- "Uniform Easement Relocation Act Signed into Law," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (April 2023)
- "China’s Government Goes Digital," author, The Atlantic, (November 2012)
Professional & Community Activities
- Washington State Bar Association, Real Property Probate & Trust Section, Executive Committee
- Washington State Bar Association, Real Property Probate & Trust Section, Member
- NAIOP, Member
- Volunteer, high school Street Law teacher (2018)
Background & Interests
Prior to joining Stokes Lawrence, Carl was an associate with the Real Estate and Land Use practice at Perkins Coie. He also previously worked for The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. and holds a master’s degree in East Asian Studies, with a focus on Chinese law and international politics. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, snowshoeing, and paddle boarding.
