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Washington native with over 30 years experience in real estate purchase and sales, re-finance, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Healthcare Directives and Name Changes. Quick turn around time. Client communication paramount. Weekend service available. Now offering remote and on-line legal services for all areas.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
31 years | 500 cases
Wills and Living Wills
50%
31 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Washington for 46 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1979
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Location
Dowell Law Offices
1400 112th AVE SE, SUITE 100, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Fast and helpful expert
Theresa helped my partner and I with finalizing will and end of life planning. She was very fast in helping us move the process forward and answering our questions. In answering questions she was clear and easy to understand. Wills, power of attorney, etc. can be complicated but she made it simple.
Posted by Catalin | December 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thorough, professional and very prompt
Theresa drafted estate planning documents (wills, living wills, etc.) for me and my wife and guided us through the process of having them properly signed. We were impressed by Theresa's detailed explanations and the prompt responses to all our questions and requests for alternatives/adjustments. We'...
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2014 | Estate Planning
Theresa was great!
Theresa has assisted me with real estate and estate planning matters for over 10 years and has always been professional, courteous, timely and knowledgeable.
Theresa Elizabeth Dowell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Theresa for over 25 years and have referred numerous matters to her over the years. She has always been responsive, professional and helpful."
Kurt Lichtenberg
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1978
Executive Editor, Willamette University Law Review
1977
1st Place Moot Court, Willamette University
1977
Scholarship for Academic Achievment, Ben B. Cheney
1976
Connecticut Alumni Medal, Georgetown University
1976
Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University
Work Experience
1979 - Present
President, Dowell Law Offices
1995 - 1995
Probate and Guardianship Hearing Examiner, King County Courts
1989 - 1989
Real Estate Instructor, Lake Washington Voc. Tech College
1980 - 1982
Legal Commentator, KOMO-TV
1978 - 1978
Summer Associate, Perkins Coie
1977 - 1977
Summer Associate, Graham & Dunn, PC
Associations
1995 - Present
King County Bar Association, Elder Law Section
1985 - Present
King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
1985 - Present
Kings County Bar AssociationArbitrator
1985 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
1985 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionMEMBER
1979 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
1979 - Present
King County Bar Association
1987 - 2015
RotarySeattle 4
Education
1979
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1988
Legal Education Series
Laws Governing Realtors
1985
Small Business Administration
Legalities of Starting a Business
1984
SYC Annual Women's Dinner
Women and The Law
1982
KOMO TV
Consumer Legal Issues
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers