Lisa Nicole Ellis

Lisa Nicole Ellis

also known as Lisa Ellis

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

40 Lake Bellevue DR, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Guardianships and Conservatorships; Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning

50%
Estate Planning 50%

Estate planning with tax considerations, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration; Special Needs Trusts

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ellis Law, LLC

40 Lake Bellevue DR, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA, 98005

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Lisa Nicole Ellis's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aida | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Consultation Tailored to our Needs

We met with Lisa via video conference (we really appreciated she was willing to do this to accommodate our family needs in the middle of this pandemic) to go over our ideas for our will and estate planning. With the info from the pre-filled questionnaire, Lisa was able to efficiently explain in great... details the options that would make the most sense for our particular situation first, but she also covered some "available" options that would either not make sense for us and\or are not really available. I liked that she was honest and upfront. She also explained with examples and even gave us some non-legal suggestions to increase our kids security in case of a tragedy.

Posted by Judith | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I highly recommend attorney Lisa Ellis

I certainly recommend Lisa Ellis as an Immigration / Customs attorney. She assisted my daughter, who is a physician, obtain her U.S. permanent residency status. She has answered my questions with regards to U.S. immigration / residency status on a few occasions, and each time was very helpful l and ...accurate in her assessments and recommendations.

Posted by Mawut | June 30, 2020 | Immigration

Positive experience

Even during these times of fear and uncertainty due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Lisa still agreed to meet with me and my brother in her office, I thought that was very courageous. My brother had been rejected through Temporary Protection Status and we didn't know where to turn next, but Lisa analyzed our s...ituation and walked us through various options. She even found another lawyer for us who could help more in the area of asylum. Thank you for your professionalism Lisa. We will definitely reach out as soon as we found a job for my brother. Thanks

Posted by Lisa | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Confusing Communication and Contract Abruptly Ended with Little/No Progress on Case

I cannot recommend any services provided by Lisa Ellis and encourage you to look elsewhere for immigration law. As a small business owner, I hired her to assist an employee in securing a visa. The firm provided their own list of requirements for visa preparation. This list of requirements was very... unclear; causing much confusion, loss of time and money, and ultimately resulted in very little progress toward securing a visa. Moreover, I was extremely disappointed with Lisa’s treatment of myself and my employee. Questions that we raised were ignored on multiple occasions and Lisa abruptly ended the contract (without refund of the money spent thus far), without having responded to my correspondence with her. We spent 3 months trying to make progress on the visa application with Lisa, during which my employee was living in temporary housing, very unsure of his future situation. At the end of it all, we didn't make any progress in our application but spent about about 1800 dollars. Now starting over with a new attorney.

Lisa Ellis

Replied last June 28, 2019

We are so sorry that the list of requirements did not meet expectations. The government regulates visa requirements and we provide the same information to clients. We've reviewed our materials for clarity and accuracy and will continue to do so going forward.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My Immigration experience

I did get my green card through her, but one time I had a question about a payment, she did ended up pay me back the difference, but she then immediately terminated me as a client. I asked her to print everything I need on a piece of paper, when I get to her office, the paper work was like a mountain... they had nothing for me to carry them home. It was really embarrassing for me. Till today, I still don't know why.

Lisa Ellis

Replied last June 27, 2019

Since this is an anonymous review, we are not able to identify who you are or confirm that you were a client. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 206-684-9458 if you would like to discuss this matter.

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Lisa Nicole Ellis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Bates

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a well-respected attorney with the skills to boot. She has presented multiple times to the community, and attorneys rely on her expertise. I would recommend Lisa to anyone with Immigration issues."

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Justin Elder

Unknown lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a fantastic attorney and wonderful person, and I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Sylvia Miller

Immigration lawyer

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Lance Lee

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lisa Christoffersen

Immigration lawyer

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Bonnie Wasser

Immigration lawyer

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Chad Allred

Litigation lawyer

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Cynthia Irvine

Immigration lawyer

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Andrew Toles

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2000

Appointment to Attorney General's Honor Program, United States Department of Justice

1998

The Oregon Law Review - Executive Editor, University of Oregon

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founder and Principal, Ellis Law, LLC

2004 - 2013

Associate, Ellis, Li & McKinstry, PLLC

2003 - 2004

Trial Attorney, Federal Defender Eastern District of Washington and Idaho

2002 - 2002

Law Clerk to the Hon. Robert Whaley, District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

2001 - 2002

Session Counsel to the Judiciary Committee, Washington State Senate Committee Services

2000 - 2001

Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, Children's Defense Fund

Associations

2020 - Present

Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA)

Attorney Member

2019 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2025

Eastside Lawyer Assistance Program (ELAP)

Wills Clinic Attorney Volunteer

2016 - 2017

Seattle Medical Legal Partnership

Panel Attorney

2015 - 2017

AILA National Board of Publications

Chair

2013 - 2014

Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)

Attorney Member

2012 - 2015

AILA National - Board of Publications

Committee Member

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Continuing Legal Education Committee Vice Chair

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Executive Committee Program Chair

2008 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Chair - Customs and Border Protection Commitee

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Chair - Consular Committee

2006 - 2016

KCBA Wills Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2004 - 2016

King County Bar Association Bilingual & Immigration Clinic

Volunteer Immigration Attorney

2004 - 2007

Washington State Bar Association

Legislative Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Non-taxable estate planning

Received 5 star review from client

Motion to sell house and personal property in a Conservatorship

Granted

Taxable estate planning

Received 5 star review from client

3rd Party Special Needs Pooled Trust

Third-party trust for the benefit of a spouse

Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship

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Education

2000

University of Oregon School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1993

Whitman College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

King County Bar Association

When Immigration Law Crosses the Border Into Family, Business, and Criminal Law Contexts

2016

AILA Northwest Regional Conference

Work Visas

2016

AILA National Annual Conference 2016 Religious Workers

2015

King County Bar Association

Immigration Law for Non-Immigration Lawyers: Issues to Consider When Advising Your Client

2015

Association of Washington International Student Advisors Life After F-1: U.S. Visa Options for Recent Graduates

2015

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association NW Regional Conference Basics of Consular Processing

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Tips on Running a Small Immigration Practice

2013

Immigration 101: An Intro to Immigration Practice

Broad Bases of Legal Immigration; Road Map to Immigration Law

2013

Everett Community College

The ABCs of Immigration Law

2013

AILA Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

Special Occupation Issues: Religious Workers & Health Care Professionals

2013

2013 AILA National Conference NIVs: Part I

2012

Association of Washington International Student Affairs Winter Conference

Welcome Address: Increasing Favorable Immigration Outcomes for International Students: a Legal Perspective on F-1 Status and Beyond

2012

Association of Washington International Student Affairs Winter Conference

International Education & Immigration Law: A Collaborative Review

2011

Kaplan Test Prep

U.S. Immigration Options for Foreign Medical Graduates

2011

In-house Seminar

Behind the Scenes: The R-1 Petition Process

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association NW Regional Immigration Conference

I-9 Audits and Enforcement

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter)

Recent Developments in Family Based Petitions

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association NW Regional Immigration Law Conference Your Immediate Relative Petition from Start to Finish

2008

Immigration Law & the Workplace

Employment-Based Permanent Residence

2008

Immigration Law & the Workplace

Employer Compliance

2007

In-house Seminar

Immigration Compliance for Schools

Publications

2016

Immigration Practice Pointers Tips for Handling Complex Cases The Visa Lifecycle for Religious Workers

2015

AILA Practice Advisory R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-129R - Comments on Questions

2015

2015

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants

2014

AILA Immigration Practice Toolbox, 4th Ed. Processing Instructions for U.S. Consulate in Vancouver

2014

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (AILA) Employment Authorization for Non-Immigrants

2014

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants

2013

AILA's Guide to Immigration Law for Paralegals A Brief Overview of H Nonimmigrants; The R-1 Petition

2013

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants

2012

Visa Solutions for International Students, Scholars and Sponsor. Thomson Reuters/ Aspatore Book Publication Book Author

2010

Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook (AILA) Contributing Author

2009

Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook (AILA) Contributing Author

2008

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook (AILA) Contributing Author

Languages

English

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