John J. Tollefsen

John J. Tollefsen

9.0

Superb

Experience 4
Industry Recognition 3
Professional Conduct 5

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Large_5 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Lawsuits / Disputes
    33 years, 1000 cases (1 example)
  • 10% Fraud
    33 years, 500 cases
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Debt
    33 years, 100 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($275-$350/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Tollefsen Law Office PLLC
    999 – 3rd Avenue Suite 3800
    Seattle, WA 98104
    206-962-7525
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About me: Tollefsen Law Office PLLC provides legal services to business and consumer clients in Oregon and Washington, offering over 32 years of multifaceted business... more

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Client Reviews

excellent counselor

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  • I recommend John Tollefsen.
  • I used John 1-3 years ago.
  • John handled my Fraud matter.
  • I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.
Client Review: Extremely helpful and patient ,
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Endorsements
Aaron A Pelley
Endorsement from lawyer: Aaron Pelley , Seattle (WA), 11 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: Mr. Tollefsen is an authority on fighting financial fraud. In addition, he is a highly effective business lawyer and business litigation attorney. He... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 34 years since John J. Tollefsen was first licensed to practice law in OR.
  • 26 years since John J. Tollefsen 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
Attorney at Law at his Oregon law office 1974–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights Christian Apologetics Diploma 2007
Willamette University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2001
Whos Who in Media and Communications Marquis Whos Who 1997
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Oregon State Bar 1974–present
Member American Bar Association 1975–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Appeals Court Jurisdiction
John's answer: The rule is designed to allow only one court to have jurisdiction at a time. Otherwise there could... more
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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

Cases
Title:
MacDonald v Olsen

Practice Area:
Lawsuits / Disputes

Outcome:
1.4 Million judgment

Description:
Financial fraud case

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Help Taxpayers Fight Fraud: Getting Paid for Investigating Fraud on the Government Oregon Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2007
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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