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W. Theodore Vander Wel

W. Theodore Vander Wel

8.0

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 40% Real Estate
    21 years
  • 30% Lawsuits / Disputes
    21 years
  • 15% Land Use / Zoning
    20 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-33%)
  • Hourly ($250-$265/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information

  • Vander Wel, Jacobson, Bishop & Kim, PLLC
    10500 NE 8th St Ste 1900
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    425-462-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • Dutch

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About me: W. Theodore Vander Wel was born in Newton, NJ; admitted to the bar, 1988, Washington, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Court of... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Land Use Attorney”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-02-12 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My husband and I were involved in a land use dispute about three-years ago. Theo was recommended by another attorney. Theo was professional and... more

5 star rating

“Philip Leng, owner broker, Windermere Real Estate/ Oak Tree, Inc.”

Posted by: Phil, 2008-09-24 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I met and was impressed by Theo some 18 years ago. I told him on the spot he was going to be my real estate lawyer. Years went by and I recommended... more

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 21 years since W. Theodore Vander Wel was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Member at Vander Wel, Jacobson, Bishop & Kim, PLLC 1993–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Drake University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
Dordt College B.A. 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
av rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
av rating Martindale-Hubbell 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association 1988–2008
Pro-Bono Affiliate Attorney The Rutherford Institute 1989–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: WA state real estate law, neighborhood covenants,...
W.'s answer: Unless your neighbor has been granted a view easement or covenant authorizing the topping activity,... more
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Cases

Title:
Saldin Securities, Inc. v. Snohomish County, 134 Wn.2d 288, 949 P.2d 370 (1998).
Practice Area:
Land Use / Zoning
Outcome:
Favorable ruling for landowners
Description:
State supreme court clarified use of constitutional writ of certiorari

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