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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.
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31 years | 500 cases
31 years | 500 cases
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1400 112th AVE SE, SUITE 100, Bellevue, WA, 98004
28 Client Reviews
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Posted by Amy | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Thank You Theresa
Theresa recently helped me revise my Will post my divorce. She was able to quickly walk me through the process and get me an updated will with little stress on my part. I really appreciated how quickly she engaged, and how quickly she followed up on all of my questions. Thank You very much Theres...
Posted by Janet | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
A pleasure to work with!
My husband and I wanted simple Wills similar to our original Wills. We hired Theresa to guide us in updating our Wills without a lot of trusts. She recommended a Disclaimer Credit Shelter Trust which she set up. Besides our Wills, we each had a Health Directive drawn up as well as Durable Powers of ...
Posted by Sarah | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Fantastic real estate lawyer
We bought a home without using a real estate agent, and Theresa Dowell was there for us every step of the way. She has excellent availability and response times, and communicated clearly with all parties involved. By far the best experience we’ve had with a lawyer. If you have legal needs, we’d highl...
Posted by John | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Super helpful with will
Theresa was incredibly helpful, responsive and efficient as we had to finalize our family will and durable power of attorney. Any questions we had were answered almost instantly, and the templates she provided were great as a starting point to ensure nothing was missed. Completely recommend and wou...
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'...
"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."
Divorce and separation lawyer
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
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
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
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
Laws Governing Realtors
1985
Legalities of Starting a Business
1984
Women and The Law
1982
Consumer Legal Issues
English
Legal Answers