I have always been an entrepreneur. I had a lemonade stand at age 5, and by age 10 I started my own yard care business, Nicky's Lawnmowing Service. By middle school I was distributing a patented velcro product that my Uncle had made. In high school I helped manage the Student Store, joined the Marketing Club, and was President of Garfield High's chapter of DECA, an international business organization for students. I went on to major in Economics at Columbia University, and then returned to Seattle for law school and to be with my family. I graduated from UW Law with a juris doctor as well as a Masters of Laws in Taxation. In law school, I quickly discovered that it was unusual for a law student to enjoy working in Excel and manipulating numbers. I got hooked on business and tax classes.
I really enjoy running a small business - our law firm. I get to talk with clients every day and understand their legal needs. I also love technology and the way it is helping lawyers deliver legal services faster and better. I would love the opportunity to talk to you about the challenges you face and how I could help.
Seattle has been my home for nearly 3 decades. I love the seasons in Seattle, especially winter. My law partner (also my father) and I curl together at the Granite Curling Club in North Seattle. I also love to snowboard, usually at Steven's Pass. And I enjoy hiking and snowshoeing on Mt. Rainier. I know there are a lot of newcomers to Seattle as technology has created tremendous job growth, and I hope we can all adjust as Puget Sound becomes a Region of Boom.
Practice areas
Our firm has successfully administered hundreds of estates. We have a proven process to guide you through the requirements and make sure that things are handled properly. We go to court and file all the paperwork so you don't have to.
We all want to age gracefully. I really enjoy helping clients plan for their retirement years and protect their wealth for loved ones. I create Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives ("Living Will"), and can customize them to your needs.
Sometimes our elder years don't go according to plan. When your loved one needs help managing money or making medical decisions and residential tasks, I'm happy to join the team and take care of the legal needs so you can take care of your family.
Languages spoken
English, Japanese
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2015 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | James Pleasants, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Legal Extern | United States Small Business Administration | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Extern | Washington State Department Of Financial Institutions | 2013 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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East King County Estate Planning Council | Member | 2018 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
United States Curling Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
University of Washington School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2015 |
Columbia University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Practice Primer | Estate Planning for New Lawyers | 2017 |
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