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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

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 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...h one. I was recommended to contact Lisa Ellis, and I'm very glad that I did. Ms Ellis is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and was overall a very pleasant person to talk to. She really put my mind to ease. I'm happy to say that I did get my new F-1 and was admitted back into the US without much difficulty. I will absolutely recommend Ms Ellis to others.

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...lier opinion. I received the information I had been searching for. Lisa Ellis acted in a courteous, friendly and professional manner; I felt comfortable in her office environment and in her presence. I highly recommend her services.

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 ...on something that can't be controlled. However, she lets us know what're the general guidelines and expectations. All of our questions were answered promptly and in-depth. Lisa & team can totally be trusted.

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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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