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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
Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
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 Theresa | December 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Easy and helpful!
Theresa did a great job with our wild, power of attorneys and health care directives. She was extremely responsive. She picked up every call and responded to emails in real time. The process was easy to follow as she gave very clear written and verbal directions. I would highly recommend.
Posted by Karl | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Knowledgeable and expedient
Theresa went above and beyond helping me with a home purchase in the Kirkland area. She helped me tailor a contract to fit the unusual needs of the private sale. She gave excellent advice at all stages of the offer, acceptance, and closing processes.
Posted by Aisha | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Do you know the feeling...
... the feeling that someone is the right professional for your needs, even if you can’t meet them in person? It’s a feeling of confidence a person gives you on the phone and in email, how smoothly they conduct business, provide clear and thorough information, anticipate potential pitfalls. In my sea...
Posted by Roy | July 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will - work
Theresa provided us a will for a situation that had moderate wealth as well as interesting family situations. Her help was both useful in the design of the will, as well as advice and how to approach certain challenges in our situation. This is the key of what we look for from an experienced lawyer ...
"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
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