I am a reformed litigator. While rewarding, litigation focuses on cleaning up messes due to poor planning. I knew there was a better way to practice law, and I find it much more rewarding. That better way is to serve my clients as an Estate Planning Attorney.
My role now is to help my client avoid the need of a litigator's services. Working with my personal and business clients I strive to anticpate and head off problems that far too often end up costing lots of money to deal with.
I Am An Estate Planning Attorney
I help families, Individuals and their loved ones avoid the burdens, pains and costs which often arise from poor planning or the failure to plan.
As an Estate Planning Attoreny I help to stop unintended consequences and family turmoil. My focus is helping people control and distribute their values and possessions in the way they want, to whom they want and when they want. I founded NWLP to provide personalized comprehensive Estate Planning to those who want to insure that their values, legacy and assets are preserved for the coming generations.
I work to not only help transfer their tangible assets, but also experiences, values, advice and history to loved ones. This is accomplished by building lasting relationships with my clients, not just selling them a set of documents. I believe the basis for a good lawyer-client relationship is understanding my client's goals, wishes and desires...the documents I create are the tools I use to make those wishes and desires real. I am proud to offer a number of personalized Estate Planning Services.
Personal:
When not serving my clients, I enjoy spending time with my amazing wife, Colleen, enjoying and exploring the beautiful Northwest. Colleen and I are Portland Natives. We have returned to PDX from Phoenix to be closer to our families and to start a family of our own. We enjoy gardening and eating the fruits of our labor.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2022 | 05/07/2022 |
OR | Active | 2014 | 05/15/2022 |
AZ | Active | 2004 | 02/19/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorney in North America by the Who's Who Directories | Top Attorneys of North America | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Northwest Legal Planning, LLC | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | The Rolfe Law Firm, PLLC | 2012 - 2015 |
Attorney | Rolfe Stafford, P.L.L.C. | 2009 - 2012 |
Attorney | The Rolfe Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | 2006 - 2009 |
Legal Intern | United States Senate | 2004 - 2004 |
Attorney | Cheifetz Iannitelli Marcolini, P.C. | 2004 - 2006 |
Attorney | Bluff & Associates | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon State Bar | Member | 2014 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2014 - Present |
State Bar of Arizona | Member | 2004 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog | 3 Mistakes When Marrying Later in Life | 2016 |
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog | Simple Will vs. Oregon Estate Plan | 2016 |
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog | How Oregon Families’ Estate Planning is Affected by the New President | 2016 |
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog | Oregon Family Makes Difficult Decision Naming Guardians | 2016 |
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog | Advance Directive Trumped By Oregon Law | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Oregon State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2000 |
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Alexander Roome, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Don is an amazing treasure trove of knowledge in Will, Trusts and Estate Planning. He will work hard and quickly for you and you really can't go wrong by working with him. I endorse and recommend him very highly.
Oliver O'Brien, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Whenever I have a question about estate planning Mr. Rolfe is the attorney I go to. However, beyond his expertise Mr. Rolfe has time and again demonstrated both integrity and professionalism. He is an excellent attorney.
Alexander Roome, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Don is an amazing treasure trove of knowledge in Will, Trusts and Estate Planning. He will work hard and quickly for you and you really can't go wrong by working with him. I endorse and recommend him very highly.
Oliver O'Brien, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Whenever I have a question about estate planning Mr. Rolfe is the attorney I go to. However, beyond his expertise Mr. Rolfe has time and again demonstrated both integrity and professionalism. He is an excellent attorney.
Jonathan Corey, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don has demonstrated to me on many occasions how seriously he takes his responsibility to preserve and protect his client's best interests. I have no hesitation referring those in need of estate planning work to Don. He's a great guy.
Kari Minton, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
You know you trust a lawyer when you not only refer clients his way, but trust him with your own personal affairs. Don is professional and effective.
Mark Cogan, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr Rolfe and I consulted on a matter recently and I found him to be very perceptive. Some attorneys are easily overwhelmed when dealing with matters outside of their usual area of practice. Even worse, some attorneys pretend to be experts on everything, causing harm to the client. In my contact with Mr Rolfe, I found him to be totally focused on providing the best possible assistance to the client. Excellent attorneys are able to concentrate on the needs of the client and find a way to provide the best possible guidance to people in need. Mr Rolfe is a resourceful and client-devoted attorney. I will not hesitate to refer matters to Mr Rolfe whenever I have the opportunity to do so, for I know the client will receive the best of care.
Stewart Gross, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Don is one of the most caring and honest lawyers in the Valley. His approach to handling cases is also very creative, but ethical. He certainly goes the extra mile for his clients.
Matthew Ellingson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 2, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Rolfe is an excellent and ethical attorney that I would not hessitate in recommending to any individual that I thought could use his services.
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