Doris Pun Eslinger

Doris Pun Eslinger

4.7
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate

2200 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Eslinger Law Office, PLLC

2200 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA, 98004

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Doris Pun Eslinger's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Adam Larson | May 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Doris Pun Eslinger is an amazing lawyer, she is a wonderful person and very honest and trustworthy!!! 5 STARS Highly Recommend

I was in a very difficult and helpless place when I was referred to Doris by my financial adviser. From the minute I had sat down with Doris I knew I finally had a lawyer that was honest, caring and easy to communicate with. I explained to her how my estate attorney and my kids guardian ad litem att...orney were handling a very tragic situation by lying and cheating us. To make a long story short Doris went to work for us and turn a very tragic situation into a win for my family all because Doris went above and beyond!!! Thank you Doris Pun Eslinger!!!!

Posted by Ray Lam | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent working expereince with Doris!

I have a real estate contract that is not possible to close from other lawyer opinions. I contacted Doris, she guided me, my real estate agent, and escrow officers on the right steps to take to close the deal. She is very responsive, detail oriented and always considerate thinking from her client sta...nd point. Without her, the deal would not have happened. Highly recommend and many thanks to her.

Posted by Linda | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Lawyer

I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to meet this great professional and caring person. I was going through so much stress with my immigration status and Doris helped me with it all. We planned it and made everything better so I wasn't as stressed. She's a really caring person. Who was really made... a huge difference in my life. So thankful that I meet her and got her help.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Family Law consult

Doris provided me a consult on a potential contested divorce case, despite the fact that her practice focus has shifted. She was responsive, empathetic, and prepared.

Posted by L. Liu | December 07, 2010 | Real Estate

In Doris we trust

We got to know Doris through a real estate case. We purchased a shortsale new house this year and later got two lien claims on our property and panicked as one of them was going to start a foreclosure on our property because of it. Doris gave us the biggest help we could possibly hope for in this cas...e. It took her over a month in talking with the insurance company, the builder, and the lien holders. We got prompt update with great advices from her all the time. In this process, Doris showed her excellent knowledge about real estate, great patience, and, most of all, the kindest heart that cared about us. With her tireless work, we finally settled with both lien holders with the best outcome we would hope for. We gave her tripple A+ in this work. Since she is such an excellent attorney in this case, we then work with Doris on our will. It was again a really pleasant experience for us. Since this was the first time for us to have a will, we had lots of questions and confusions. Doris showed her great knowledge and patience once again and answered all of our questions. Now with our will finally signed, we feel both relieved and lucky to get to know Doris through these two occasions. We would highly recommend Doris to anyone who needs help in real estate or personal will.

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Doris Pun Eslinger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Giesler

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Doris Eslinger. I have worked with Doris on a number of cases and I must say that she is the most organized, efficient, and diligent, attorney that I know. She is very detail-oriented and I have never caught a mistake in a document that she has prepared. All of these qualities are reflected in her client reviews. Every client that I have referred to her has been very pleased with her services. Doris is highly experienced in the areas of real estate, estate planning, and immigration and I frequently come to her with questions on these matters. I highly recommend Doris and I will happily refer clients to her in the future."

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Anca Daian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney dedicated primarily to fields in which compassion is a necessity, Doris exhibits unparalleled empathy and professionalism in every case she undertakes. She is calculated in her approach, carefully cataloguing details, and applying the law practically to every situation she comes across. Specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Immigration, and Real Estate, she possesses the rare keen ability to balance her compassion for her clients with the need for precision and attention to detail. As such, she provides unprecedented service to all her clients, professionally and compassionately. I refer to Doris all my clients seeking advice in estate planning, probate and real estate."

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Trang Nguyen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doris is honest, trustworthy, and caring. She really takes time to do research, and is meticulous with her advice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Erin Fairley

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Doris as a lawyer. I have known Doris since 2006. She is extremely dedicated to her law practice and doing the very best job for her clients. Doris truly cares about each of her clients. Doris works overtime to make sure that her clients are receiving the very best advice possible. In addition, she is warm, sincere, and caring person. I heartily endorse her."

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Bart Parsley

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I endorse Ms. Eslinger's work."

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Virginia Onu

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doris is a caring and intelligent attorney who works hard on behalf of her clients."

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Alan Tonnon

Real estate lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Doris for approximately three years. She is an outstanding attorney. She is extremely diligent and thorough in her research and review of the issues. She listens carefully to understand her clients’ needs and objectives, and presents and explains the options available to achieve them. Doris is sincerely concerned about her clients, and effectively communicates with them to keep them informed throughout the process. I most highly recommend Doris Eslinger."

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Ken Tsiprin

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Doris is an excellent attorney who cares greatly about her clients. She works hard for her clients, does extensive research to ensure the best results for her clients, and keeps her clients informed. Doris is very competent and her rates are very reasonable."

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Madeline Gauthier

Wills and living wills lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Doris is unbelievably bright, hard working and dedicated. She worked for me as an intern, and I had a chance to observe her for several years. When the internship was done, other attorneys in my office suite wanted to hire her because they had the same impression. She is astute, diligent, way above average. I have referred clients to her in the past and will continue to do so. Madeline Gauthier"

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Andre Olivie

Immigration lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Doris for two years. She is extremely meticulous and hard working. I trust her judgment and believe that she is an excellent attorney."

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Jason Giesler

Probate lawyer

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Anca Daian

Immigration lawyer

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Erin Fairley

Estate planning lawyer

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Trang Nguyen

Immigration lawyer

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Bart Parsley

Immigration lawyer

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Virginia Onu

Family lawyer

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Suneet Diwan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Ken Tsiprin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Alan Tonnon

Real estate lawyer

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Andre Olivie

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2010

Member, National Association of Professional Women

2010

Pro Bono Attorney, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

2010

Pro Bono Commendation, WSBA

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Northwest Immigration Rights Project

2009 - Present

Principal, Eslinger Law Office, PLLC

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Gauthier & Associates

1997 - 2000

Office Manager, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

1994 - 1997

Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Chadbourne & Parke, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

ARAG Attorney Advisory Board

Board Member

2010 - 2011

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Washington Defender Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Contruction Lien

Successful

Self-Petition as an Abused Spouse

Successful

Employment Authorization

Successful

Condo Owner Association Dispute

Successful.

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Education

2019

University of Washington Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2009

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

East King County Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section CLE

Community Property

2010

CLE - Family Law Section

Effect of Divorce on Immigration Status

2009

Poverty Law Seminar

Transitioning Out of Foster Care

2008

Estate Planning Drafting

Personal Representative

Publications

2011

EKCBA Estate Planning CLE Community Property Bascis

2010

Family Law Section Effect of Divorce on an Alien's Immigration Status

Languages

Mandarin

Cantonese

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