Jonathan is an excellent attorney. He is trustworthy, ethical, compassionate and always kept me informed as to status.
- Susan, a Chapter 7 client
Managing Partner, Cludr LLC
- a Business client
Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (30%-35%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($185-$250/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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201 5th Ave Sw Ste 301
Olympia, WA 98501
Office:
360-943-6747
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (0)
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At Connolly Tacon Meserve we are large enough to provide legal representation in most areas of law, yet small enough to ensure personal service to each client.... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Susan,
2009-12-01
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Jonathan works hard for his clients. I really appreciated that I could always trust him to do the right thing for my case and to be there when I...
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Posted by:
a Business client,
2008-04-08
almost 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Jonathan is an amazing lawyer. I have used him to incorporate both of my businesses, to assist with the acquisition of a business, to assist in the...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is knowledgable and hard-working. His personality allows him to work well with clients from different backgrounds,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Nathan Kortokrax
, Olympia (WA), 7 months ago
Jonathan is competent and tenacious. He's not afraid to tell clients what they need to hear (not what they want to hear). Jonathan has unwavering...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Stacie-Dee Motoyama
, Olympia (WA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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4 years since Jonathan Alexander Sprouffske was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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2007 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Connolly, Tacon & Meserve
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2007–present
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Legal Intern at
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs
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2007–2007
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Legal Intern at
Smith Alling Lane, P.S.
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2005–2007
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Associate at
LexisNexis
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2005–2006
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Program Assistant at
Seattle University School of Law
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2005–2006
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Legal Intern at
Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency
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2005–2005
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Seattle University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2007 |
| St Martin's College |
Theatre Arts |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
2004 |
| St Martin's College |
Business Administration |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
2004 |
| Thurston County Medic One |
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EMT |
2001 |
See all 4 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Thurston County Green Business |
Thurston County Chamber |
2009 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
Washington State Bar Association |
2009 |
| 40 under 40 |
The Business Examiner |
2008 |
| Board Member of the Year |
Saint Martin's Alumni Association |
2008 |
| Thurston County Green Business |
Thurston County Chamber |
2008 |
| National Member |
The Order of Barristers |
2007 |
| Volunteer of the Year |
Saint Martin's Alumni Association |
2004 |
See all 7 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section |
2011-present
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Rotary Club of Hawks Prairie |
2010-present
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| Member |
Rotary International |
2010-present
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Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section |
2010-present
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| Member |
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) |
2009-present
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| Member |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2009-present
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| Volunteer |
WSBA Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project |
2009-present
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| Fire Commissioner |
Southeast Thurston Regional Fire Authority |
2008-present
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| Member |
Thurston County Bar Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
Thurston County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section |
2007-present
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| Member |
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce |
2007-present
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| Mediator |
Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center |
2007-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section |
2007-present
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| Chair |
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section |
2007-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Animal Legal Defense Fund |
2008-2009
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| Member |
Olympic Rental Association |
2008-2009
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| Associate |
Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court |
2006-2009
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
2005-2009
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| Member |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association |
2005-2009
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| Graduate |
Lead Thurston County |
2007-2008
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| Vice President |
Saint Martin's Alumni Association |
2004-2008
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| Board Member |
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board |
2006-2007
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| The Challenge and Stress of Debt Issues |
Tough Talk with Family Law Clients: Practical Tips from the Trenches CLE, February 24, 2010 |
2010 |
| You and Your Credit |
FTE News Magazine |
2010 |
| Don't Let Your Clients Throw Caution to the Wind - What You Need to Understand About Protecting Clients from Spousal Debt |
Family Law Midyear CLE, June 2010 |
2010 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Commercial Law |
Saint Martin's University - BA 226 - Spring 2010 |
2010 |
| Helping Debtors Understand their Rights |
CLE |
2010 |
| Don't Let Your Clients Throw Caution to the Wind - What You Need to Understand About Protecting Clients from Spousal Debt |
2010 Family Law Section Midyear Meeting and Seminar |
2010 |
| Commercial Law |
Saint Martin's University - BA 226 - Spring 2009 |
2009 |
| Business Law |
Saint Martin's University - BA 225 - Spring 2009 |
2009 |
| Business Law |
Saint Martin's University - BA 225 - Fall 2009 |
2009 |
| Commercial Law |
Saint Martin's University - MBA 661 - Fall 2008 |
2008 |
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