$ 275-275 per hour
About Douglas
Biography
Doug Tingvall has been representing residential real estate professionals since 1982 and is one of the best-known and most respected real estate attorneys in Washington. Doug was the principal drafter of the Law of Real Estate Agency in Washington, as well as several other laws affecting real estate. He also handled the successful appeal in Sing v. John L. Scott, Inc., 134 Wn.2d 24 (1997). Doug’s practice emphasizes real estate brokerage law, residential transactions, real estate litigation, arbitration, mediation, disciplinary actions, expert testimony and real estate continuing education. He is available to counsel and represent real estate brokers, buyers and sellers throughout Washington.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Real Estate
60%
44 years
Administrative Law
10%
44 years
Arbitration
10%
44 years
Litigation
10%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 43 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney at Law
8310 154th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA, 98059-9222
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Worst lawyer I’ve hired (I've worked with many)
Hired him in 2017 on a house issue after buying a flip. After I negotiated a small settlement myself, I asked him to review the short release and tell me if it was okay to sign. He answered a couple of the specific questions but never clearly said yes. Weeks later I got a surprise $650 bill with no w...
Douglas S. Tingvall's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Doug has both an encyclopedic knowledge of real estate law and the analytical talent to use it. I have opposed him in many cases, and have always been amazed at his ability to casually cite applicable law on even the most arcane subjects. Even more remarkable, Doug can always explain the reason for the rule. I expect him to be very effective as a mediator because he both knows the law and can explain it in plain terms."
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Experience
Honors
2003
Instructor of the Year, Washington Association of Realtors®
2001
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1988
Eddy Award, Washington Real Estate Education Foundation
1985
Affiliate of the Year, Washington Association of Realtors®
1984
Affiliate of the Year, Seattle-King County Association of Realtors
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney at Law, Douglas S. Tingvall
1985 - 2005
General Counsel, John L.Scott Real Estate
1981 - 1985
Associate, Diamond & Sylvester
Associations
1982 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Borish v Russell
Jury verdict for the sellers; affirmed on appeal
Sing v. John L. Scott
Broker defendant completely exonerated!
Education
1982
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Washington School of Business
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1973
Arlington High School
Speaking Engagements
N/A
GRI 100
Purchase and Sale Agreements
N/A
Continuing Education
Disclosure Requirements for Washington Real Estate Transactions
N/A
Continuing Education
50 Ways to Leave Your Lawyer
N/A
Continuing Education
Agent's Rights and Responsibilities
N/A
Continuing Eduation
Always Stop for Red Flags Waving
N/A
Continuing Eduation
Legal Aspects of New Construction: From the Ground Up
N/A
Continuing Eduation
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Drafting for Real Estate Professionals
Publications
2010
1997
1995
RCW 4.28.328
Lis Pendens (principal drafter)
1995
1994
1991
RCW 64.04.005
Earnest Money Forfeitures (principal drafter)
1990
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can sellers agent ask for additional earnest money?
28 May 2025
Q&A
Sellers lied about structural damage on disclosure - is small claims court the right way to be compensated for repair costs?
07 May 2025
Q&A
When a house deed is put in two names, must both people sign or can just one?
30 Jan 2020