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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
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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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Posted by Sue | May 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Doc Preparation
Theresa prepared estate docs (Wills, POA's etc) for my Mom and us. She was incredibly responsive in not only preparing the docs, but also answering questions both by phone and email. Additionally she reviewed the signed copies to assure us that we had done everything correctly. Highly recommended!
Posted by Jeff | November 28, 2025 | Estate Planning
Helpful, responsive
I worked with Theresa on estate documents (will, durable power of attorney, etc.). She was very helpful and extremely responsive. Would definitely recommend
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
A Experienced and Efficient Estate Lawyer
Theresa was fast and efficient, helping prepare our wills, power of attorney, and medical directives. She was quick to respond to questions and edits to the documents (of which we had some minor changes). All contact was through email. We are happy with the service.
Posted by Chen | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
An experienced and efficient estate lawyer
Theresa has helped me with end-of-life planning. She listened to my needs and customized the estate planning without overcharging for unnecessary services. I appreciate her professional ethics and honesty.
Posted by Bob | September 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great help with wills
Theresa was fast and efficient helping prepare our wills, power of attorney, medical directives, etc. She was quick to respond to questions, and edits to the documents (of which we had a few to get some wording just the way we wanted them). All contact was through email, though we could have gone...
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