John J. Tollefsen

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John J. Tollefsen
International business finance lawyer-litigator with more than 38 years of multifaceted experience
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

Avvo Rating

10.0

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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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  • Tollefsen Law PLLC
    5 Penn Plaza
    23rd Floor
    New York, NY 10001
    Office: 206-624-5300
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  • Tollefsen Law PLLC
    2122 164th St SW
    Suite 300
    Lynnwood, WA 98087
    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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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, about 3 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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5 star rating

“excellent for business and contract law”

Posted by: a Contracts client, almost 6 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

7 endorsements


Christopher Michael Rosfjord

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Rosfjord , Lynnwood (WA), About 1 month ago
Stephen N Tollefsen

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Tollefsen , Everett (WA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 2010 05/21/2011
Oregon Active 1974 05/20/2013
Washington Active 1983 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law at Tollefsen Law 2001–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Suffolk University Law School International Business LL.M - U.S. and Global Business Law 2013
Łazarski University, Warsaw, Poland LLM Transnational Commercial Transactions 2013
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Clients' Choice avvo.com 2012
Distinguished Achievement Award Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member ABA State Attorneys General and Department of Justice Issues Committee 2013–present
Member Oregon State Bar Association, House of Delegates 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 12 Legal Answers
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9 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Importance of Being Earnest: An Environmental Whistleblower’s Guide to Protection under SOx § 806 and Dodd-Frank Tollefsen Law 2012
Your Role in Providing for High-Quality Appellate Judges Washington State Bar Association Bar News 2006
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs EFactor 2012
Paying and Protecting the Squealer: Understanding the Realities of Proving and Collecting Whistleblowing Claims Annual Fraud Conference 2008
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