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John J. Tollefsen

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John J. Tollefsen
With more than 35 years of multifaceted business and legal experience, we can help.
5.0 star rating
Attorney that is Accessible and has Integrity
- a Fraud client
5.0 star rating
excellent for business and contract law
- a Contracts client

Overview

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10.0

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10

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

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-30%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($275-$350/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 206-624-5300
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  • Tollefsen Law PLLC
    5 Penn Plaza
    23rd Floor
    New York, NY 10001
    Office: 206-624-5300
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  • Tollefsen Law PLLC
    1001 SW 5th Avenue Suite 1100
    Portland, OR 97204
    Office: 206-624-5300
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  • Tollefsen Law PLLC
    800 5th Avenue Suite 4100
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-624-5300
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About Me

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Tollefsen Law Office PLLC provides legal services to business and consumer clients in Oregon and Washington, offering over 34 years of multifaceted business... more

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5 star rating

“Attorney that is Accessible and has Integrity”

Posted by: a Fraud client, 2010-02-23 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was a client of John's in a case against a very wealthy and powerful company with unlimited resources. In my case, John utlized the most efficient... more
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“excellent for business and contract law”

Posted by: a Contracts client, 2007-06-19 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: John did an outstanding job and completed specifically what I asked him to do. He did not "run up" the bill and was very responsive in his... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Robert S. Banks

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Banks , Portland (OR), Over 2 years ago
David Michael Tall

John is an outstanding attorney who works in the area of bankruptcy fraud. He has great depth of knowledge and created an argument which turned a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Tall , Bellevue (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since John J. Tollefsen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1974 11/05/2009
Washington Active 1983 01/31/2012
New York Currently registered 2010 05/21/2011

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law at his Oregon law office 1974–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Trinity Seminary Christian Theology MA - Masters 2008
International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights Christian Apologetics Diploma 2007
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyers 2010 - Seattle - Litigation Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2010
AV Rating (continuous since 2001) Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member 2007-present
Member Oregon State Bar Association, House of Delegates 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 7
Answers: 11 Legal Answers
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5 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Your Role in Providing for High-Quality Appellate Judges Washington State Bar Association Bar News 2006
Many articles on financial fraud law Fraud Law 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Paying and Protecting the Squealer: Understanding the Realities of Proving and Collecting Whistleblowing Claims Annual Fraud Conference 2008
I am from the Federal Government and I am here to Pay You: Understanding the Legal Requirements for Proving and Collecting from Whistleblowing Claims Western Regional Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors 2007
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