Team — Betts • Austin • Johnson

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ATTORNEY

William Johnson

William H. Johnson has significant experience in representing agribusiness owners. For over 30 years, Will has represented one of the largest vertically integrated apple businesses based in Yakima, Washington. Additionally, he represents some of the largest raspberry, blueberry, and seed potato growers located in the state of Washington. Will has worked with closely-held businesses, individuals, family offices, and private equity firms regarding the negotiation and structuring of selling or buying businesses, including tax planning, acquisition and merger agreements, and equity investments.

In addition, his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, preservation of family wealth, and business succession strategies. He is a Director of Peoples Bank (a regional community bank with assets in excess of $2.8B), and is also the Chair of the Audit and Executive Compensation Committees. Additionally, he served as a Director for Superfeet Worldwide, Inc until its sale in June, 2021. Will received his J.D. degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and his LL.M. degree in taxation from the University of Florida School of Law.

wjohnson@northwesttaxlaw.com

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Daniel C. Foster

Daniel C. Foster graduated from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and was named to the national Order of Barristers. He was born and raised in Yakima, Washington and graduated from Whitman College with a degree in Economics.

Prior to moving back to Washington, Daniel worked in-house for an international corporation during law school, served as the chair of Pepperdine’s Moot Court team and was the Symposium Editor of Pepperdine’s Journal for Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law. He joined Betts, Austin, Johnson as an Associate Attorney in 2023.
dfoster@northwesttaxlaw.com

ATTORNEY, OF COUNSEL

Nicole Terpstra

Nicole Terpstra graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and was named to the Order of the Coif as one of the top graduates of her class. She was born and raised in Orange City, Iowa where she graduated from Northwestern College, with a degree in business administration.

She began her legal practice at a large law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After moving to Lynden, WA she worked as general counsel to a local real estate development company. In 2010, Nicole Terpstra joined Betts, Austin, Johnson in an “Of-Counsel” capacity. Nicole currently advises individuals, agribusinesses, and corporate clients with regards to various real estate issues, business formations, general corporate matters, land use contracts, negotiations.

nterpstra@northwesttaxlaw.com — LinkedIn