Irving A Sonkin

Irving A Sonkin

4.7
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 51 years

Real estate Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Commercial ... +4 more

12715 NE Bel Red Rd Ste 150, Bellevue, WA

About Irving

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Real Estate 30%

I represent real estate owners and users in virtually all issues, including ownership, buying, selling, leasing, property rights and landlord/tenant disputes

52 years

30%
Business 20%

I have a background in public accounting (prior to attending law school) and specialize in closely held businesses.

52 years

20%
Estate Planning 10%

I take a holistic view of clients' legal, financial and emotional needs.

52 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 51 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1974

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Location

Law Offices of Irving A Sonkin

12715 NE Bel Red Rd Ste 150, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2627

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Irving A Sonkin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Intelligent, experienced, insightful professional with integrity

Irv represented me in a complicated litigation concerning a real estate deal that had gone sour. He quickly got to the bottom of the situation and represented me with integrity and efficiency where the other parties seemed to be in a race to the bottom. His briefs were concise and effective. Thanks t...o his guidance, I emerged looking like the only honest person in the courtroom. I then turned to him for assistance with my will and end-of-life documents. He quickly produced documents that exceeded my expectations, guiding me to consider many eventualities I had overlooked. When I needed a tax indemnification agreement, I turned to Irv again, and his insight and experience were once again in evidence as he very quickly suggested pitfalls I needed to avoid. Irv's intelligence, experience, integrity and dry humor have been greatly appreciated by me, and I am glad I can count on him to handle my legal matters. I wholeheartedly recommend him as an effective, insightful advocate who has proven himself adept at everything from contracts to litigation.

Posted by Alfred | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Competent, Fair, Reliable, Honest and Hard working.

Irving has represented both our business, family and extended family for over 25 years. His expertise in real estate and business law is unsurpassed. His guidance in estate planning, probate and negotiations are deeply appreciated. We think very highly of him and respect his judgment and advise. ...We recommend him highly.

Posted by Craig | June 19, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A very able lawyer!

I work with and against Irving Sonkin on a number of cases. He is a very knowledgeable, responsive and able attorney. Irving and I have worked together on several bankruptcy and similar cases, where he took the lead on litigation and negotiations of lease and real estate issues, and I handled the c...reditor/debtor issues. He is always responsive, prepared and very competent.

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Daniel Foe

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Other

"Irv is an intelligent and experienced advocate, he is mindful of looking for the most efficient resolution for his clients, while at the same time willing and able to go the mat for clients in litigated matters."

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Alan Foe

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Irv Sonkin as an attorney, a client, and colleague for more than 30 years. Irv has been on the cutting edge of applying computer technology to the practice of law. He is a fast study and cuts quickly to the heart of issues. In my opinion, a successful attorney is able to identify multiple solutions any legal problem. What divides the excellent attorneys from the others is the ability to select the most efficient and effective solution. Mr. Sonkin’s legal experience, practical experience and intellect place him and his associates in the company of the excellent attorneys in this community."

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Edward Le

Business lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irv is a smart, practical, and client oriented attorney. He has a natural talent for problem solving and approaching the client's case with creative solutions. Above all, he deeply cares about his clients."

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Matthew Davis

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Irv for over 15 years. Our paths cross regularly in cases that actually go to trial. Irv is a true trial lawyer. He is never unprepared, and he connects well with both judges and juries. Highly recommended."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"The answers of Mr. Sonkin are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for in hiring an attorney."

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Robert Kelly

Real estate lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sonkin does good work in providing correct information and practical knowledge. He is very competent."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Managing Partner, Sonkin & Schrempp PLLC

Associations

1974 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

Golden Gate University

MA - Masters

1973

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Advising Small Businesses

Agreements between owners/founders

Languages

English

Activity

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