also known as Lisa Ellis
Review: "Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law. Her expertise in knowing and applying the most current laws and regulations regarding estate planning and execution was apparent, and highly appreciated. We highly recommend Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law."
Lisa Ellis is an Elder Law attorney focusing her practice on estate planning, guardianship, long-term planning, and probate. She provides estate planning services to clients of all ages and specialized planning services to older adults. Lisa assists clients with Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid, Alzheimer/Dementia planning and establishing Guardianships, Conservatorships and other protective arrangements for adults.
Lisa was admitted to the Washington bar in 2000. She clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Whaley at the U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington and was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice Honor’s Program and worked as an attorney advisor. Following her clerkship, she was an associate with a downtown Seattle law firm during which time she was selected as a Rising Star in 2011 by Washington Super Lawyers. She founded Ellis Law, LLC in 2013 and was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024.
Lisa received her B.A.degree from Whitman College and her J.D. from the University of Oregon where she was an executive editor of The Oregon Law Review. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Elder Law section of the Washington Bar Association.
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40 Lake Bellevue DR, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA, 98005
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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...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2016 | Immigration
Knowledgeable and friendly
I'm an F-1 student who took a break from school last year and from there managed to tangle myself into a messy, somewhat obscure situation which I was worried would jeopardize my ability to not only be approved for a new F-1 to resume classes this fall, but also about whether I'd even be admitted wit...
Posted by Bettina | February 23, 2015 | Immigration
Positive experience
I met twice with Lisa Ellis regarding an immigration question that was a bit out of the ordinary. Lisa gathered the facts and considered options looking at the big picture. In addition, she consulted with several colleagues, and reported back with clear recommendations of actions, confirming her ear...
Posted by Anita | October 19, 2011 | Immigration
Great!!
Very experienced, meticulous and organized, creating a very strong family-based petition. Lisa & team was there to help us even as we're preparing for the immigration interview, letting us know what to prepare, what to expect and what can be done if things don't go as smooth. She never overcommit ...
"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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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
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
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 AssociationMember
2022 - 2025
Eastside Lawyer Assistance Program (ELAP)Wills Clinic Attorney Volunteer
2016 - 2017
Seattle Medical Legal PartnershipPanel Attorney
2015 - 2017
AILA National Board of PublicationsChair
2013 - 2014
Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)Attorney Member
2012 - 2015
AILA National - Board of PublicationsCommittee 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 ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2004 - 2016
King County Bar Association Bilingual & Immigration ClinicVolunteer Immigration Attorney
2004 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationLegislative Committee Member
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Juris Doctorate
1993
Bachelor of Arts
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When Immigration Law Crosses the Border Into Family, Business, and Criminal Law Contexts
2016
Work Visas
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Immigration Law for Non-Immigration Lawyers: Issues to Consider When Advising Your Client
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Tips on Running a Small Immigration Practice
2013
Broad Bases of Legal Immigration; Road Map to Immigration Law
2013
The ABCs of Immigration Law
2013
Special Occupation Issues: Religious Workers & Health Care Professionals
2013
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2012
Welcome Address: Increasing Favorable Immigration Outcomes for International Students: a Legal Perspective on F-1 Status and Beyond
2012
International Education & Immigration Law: A Collaborative Review
2011
U.S. Immigration Options for Foreign Medical Graduates
2011
Behind the Scenes: The R-1 Petition Process
2011
I-9 Audits and Enforcement
2011
Recent Developments in Family Based Petitions
2010
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Employment-Based Permanent Residence
2008
Employer Compliance
2007
Immigration Compliance for Schools
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