Thor Ansen Hoyte

Thor Ansen Hoyte

3.7
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 22 years

Business Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Native Peoples Law, Administrative Law

6305 Hawks Prairie Rd Ne, Olympia, WA

About Thor

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 9 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2017

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thor Ansen Hoyte

6305 Hawks Prairie Rd Ne, Olympia, WA, 98516-6204

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Thor Ansen Hoyte's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2026

Great lawyer!! Knowledgeable & Trustworthy

I have been working with Thor for the past seven to eight years, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the absolute best in the business. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, proactive, and gets things done fast. Whenever hard situation or urgent matter comes up, he handles it with total p...recision and efficiency without dragging things out. He’s done great things for me! Highly Highly Recommend him if you need any legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Knows the law and knows how a deal gets done

I have worked with Thor Hoyte for years, across multiple businesses and more than one jurisdiction. He is the first call I make. What separates him is the pairing of legal depth with real business judgment. Plenty of attorneys know the statute. Fewer understand what a deal needs in order to wo...rk. Thor does both. He reads the situation, tells you where the actual risk sits, and hands you a path forward instead of a list of reasons to stop. His range is unusual. He has handled business and administrative matters for me and worked extensively in Native Peoples Law. We spent significant time with reservations in Montana and elsewhere, building cross-collaboration structures meant to hold up over the long term rather than close one transaction and disappear. He also worked alongside venture capital groups in Canada while we developed an acquisition model for our space. Different bodies of law, different cultures, different expectations at the table. He moves between them without losing a step. He is fair. He tells you when you are wrong before you spend money finding out on your own. He does not pad hours to look busy. When something needs attention late on a weeknight, he picks up. Hardworking, straight with his clients, and steady when the stakes are high. I recommend him without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thief and Scammer

Unfortunately Thor stole 14,000 from me. He is not a good person and I highly recommend not doing any business with him.

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Thor Ansen Hoyte's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Owen

Business lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Thor for a long time and both trust and recommend his services and counsel."

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Mark Nelson

Business lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Thor is zealous advocate for his clients and a creative problem solver. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kip Jones

Business lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thor works hard for his clients. He is knowledgeable and a tireless advocate."

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Rendal Miller

Native peoples law lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Hoyte is a charismatic and exceptional colleague. He is brilliantly strategic, direct, and through. It has been a privilege to work with him."

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R Harrison

Native peoples law lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Celadon Law & Business Group

2012 - 2013

Of Counsel, Goldstein Law Office

2004 - 2010

General Counsel, Nisqually Tribe

2003 - 2004

Associate, Smith Alling Lane, PS

Associations

2017 - Present

Montana State Bar

Member

2016 - Present

Chehalis Tribe Bar

Member

2015 - Present

American Judges Association

Member

2012 - Present

Confederated Tribes of the Warms Springs Reservation Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Lummi Nation Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Nisqually Tribe Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Crow government clashes over proposed tribal constitution vote

Petition for Exoneration of Chief Leschi

Exoneration granted

Agua Caliente Band in Palm Springs

building razed

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Education

2003

University of Richmond School of Law

J.D.

1999

Syracuse University

MA - Masters

1993

Lewis and Clark College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Speaking Engagements

2016

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel

2016

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants

2015

Tribal Courts in Community Wellness Tribal Appellate Courts practice

2015

Tanana Chiefs Annual Conference Inter-tribal courts of appeals in Alaska

2015

Oneida Extension Appellate Court Skills

Oneida Extension Appellate Court Skills

2015

Crow Nation Self Represented Litigants

Self Represented Litigants

2014

Tribal Code Writing and Development

Tribal Code Writing

2014

Court Management for Tribal Judges

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel

2014

Alaska Tribal Court Development

Alaska Tribal Court Development

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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