Evan Lee Loeffler

Evan Lee Loeffler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Commercial, Residential ... +2 more

1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2050, Seattle, WA

About Evan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 70%

Our firm has assisted thousands of landlords, property managers and owners in Seattle and the surrounding counties to resolve difficult legal disputes involving evictions, litigation, leases, and more.

29 years

70%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Our firm focuses on residential and commercial landlord-tenant law. We have extensive courtroom experience with real estate, leasing and contract issues.

29 years

10%
Residential Real Estate 10%

Our firm focuses on residential and commercial landlord-tenant law. We have extensive courtroom experience with real estate, leasing and contract issues.

29 years

10%
Business 5%

32 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard Smith LLP

1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2050, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Evan Lee Loeffler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 39 reviews

Posted by Linda | December 11, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant

Taking One Extra Step to Help

Loeffler offered a speedy and sympathetic response to my question about landlord tenant law. Besides answering my question, he further offered additional landlord resources that were most helpful.

Posted by Dan | August 22, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

Evan can be trusted to give you professional, accurate, honest advise.

Over the past 2 months Evan has been extremely helpful assisting my company in a situation where we had disruptive tenants on the floor below us, and unresponsive landlords in a Class A building. Besides being a needed buffer between the landlord and ourselves, he gave appropriate guidance when ...stress levels where high, offering a calm head in a situation that needed it. He was also able to discuss the situation from the perspective of the various parties involved so that the legal options we had available to us all made sense. His years of experience in the field showed was definitely an asset. Evan assisted us through to resolution, and upon completing our services found out also that he also did simple wills, which I am in need of redoing. I not only plan to use Evan in the future where he can assist, but also intend to ask him to refer me to others in fields where he may not practice. I trust his judgement and appreciate his honesty. One other thing I'd like to add, is that he's got a great sense of humor! Thanks again Evan, Dan

Posted by Marc | May 18, 2011 | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent Knowledge of the Law

Excellent sums-up my experience with Evan. His knowledge of the law, not only gave me confidence in his advice, but achieved a result I wasn't sure was possible. He walked me through the law beginning with the WA statute all the way down to the Seattle Municipal Code. Knowing the whole legal landscap...e proved pivotal in my case. He was responsive to questions and patient. Best of all he worked diligently and quickly on my case. I would highly recommend Evan to any tenant in doubt about their rights.

Posted by Charles | April 15, 2011 | Litigation

Landlord/Tenant dispute

Mr. Loeffler provided excellent advice and quick follow-through to resolve a recent litigation. Through his actions we were able to come to a settlement quickly. We are exceptionally well pleased at his service and with our outcome!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer I've Ever Engaged With

Mr. Loeffler and I have never met. He does not know me. But, he took two calls from me and talked with me at length about a legal concern I had. Ultimately, he convinced me I had no reason to be concerned. When I offered to pay him for his time -- which was worth thousands of dollars to me -- he said... "no charge!". Thank you again Mr. Loeffler for being so generous to me. I highly recommend Mr. Loeffler for those people with real legal concerns in the State of Washington.

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Evan Lee Loeffler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Fields

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently worked with Evan on a case which required addressing a unique landlord/tenant issue in my own case in a different area of law. I was extremely impressed with his thoroughness and his consistent goal to protect the client's best interests. I observed his courtroom performance which demonstrated a comfortable command of the facts, procedure and applicable law. Needless to say, I endorse Evan's work, would not hesitate to work with him on a case again, and recommend him to anyone in need of superb representation in the area of landlord/tenant law."

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Scott Feir

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Evan for years, have taught continuing education classes with him, and he was recently an opposing counsel on a case. He is a very experienced Landlord Tenant attorney, and without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the state on the topic."

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Paul Drayna

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Evan almost as long as I've been practicing law. I've referred many clients to him over the years, and have consistently heard great things back. He has also helped me out many times when I've come up against complex landlord/tenant or leasing issues in my own practice. He is without question one of the most knowledgeable people in this niche of practice in Washington. Smart, funny, and personable. Recommended without reservation."

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Christopher Cutting

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked for Mr. Loeffler for several years and he has been an excellent mentor and role model. Mr. Loeffler is without doubt a leading practitioner in landlord-tenant law. His experience and professionalism are recognized by the judges he appears before and by opposing counsel. Mr. Loeffler always keeps his clients informed and educated about their cases. I endorse him."

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Jerry Stimmel

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have experienced him as opposing counsel in a jury trial, and I've listened to him speak in public forums. He is definitely a worthy adversary. He's bright, competent, knowledgeable, and ethical."

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Matthew Davis

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I send all landlord tenant matters to Evan."

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Michael Galletch

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with and opposite to Evan, and know he possesses superior knowledge and advocacy skills, and is honest and forthright in all his dealings. I endorse him, and have trusted referral of clients to him."

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Adam Karp

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is, hands down, the best landlord-tenant lawyer in the state."

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Elizabeth Powell

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Evan is an exceptionally good attorney. He knows landlord-tenant law inside and out. We have had several matters together. Being on opposite sides of an action can create acrimony; however, when an attorney knows his stuff as well as Evan does, there is no need for posturing or puffery. He doesn't bother with the attitude. It is always a pleasure to have Evan on the other end of an eviction. If his name is on it, the procedural posture is impeccable and the substance of the action is well-grounded. Elizabeth Powell"

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Travis Eller

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michele McNeill

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked opposite Mr. Loeffler and find him to be exceptionally good and efficient at resolving real estate disputes. Any client dissatisfied with Mr. Loeffler probably had a case no lawyer could win or had unrealistic expectations that no lawyer could satisfy. I refer my clients to one of two attorneys, and he is first on my list."

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Scott Weaver

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Evan and I have known each for three or four years and regularly teach continuing legal education classes together. He is very knowledgable in the area of real estate late and a true professional. I give Evan a ringing endorsement."

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Michelle Farris

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked against Evan as opposing counsel and jointly represented clients with him. Evan is thorough, knowledgable and very experienced."

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Carmen Rowe

Real estate lawyer

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Jeffrey Sayre

Real estate lawyer

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Paul Drayna

Real estate lawyer

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Adam Karp

Animal law lawyer

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Scott Weaver

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Travis Eller

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Scott Feir

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2003

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2001

Star of the Year, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Member, Williams Kastner

2006 - Present

Attorney, Loeffler Law Group PLLC

2003 - 2006

Of Counsel, Harrison, Benis & Spence LLP

1997 - 2002

Associate, Harrison, Benis & Spence LLP

Associations

2007 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Member

1998 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2004

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

FACISZEWSKI v. BROWN

Affirmed

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Education

1994

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Bennington College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Top 10 Commercial Lease Provisions

Ten Steps to A Successful Eviction

2012

Residential Landlord-Tenant Law in Washington

Nuts and Bolts of Unlawful Detainer litigation

2012

Landlord-Tenant Law

Landlords' and Tenants' obligations & Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law

2012

Commercial Real Estate Leases

Commercial Lease Defaults and Remedies

2009

Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, LItigation & Settlements

Landlord-Tenant Law

2009

Attorney's Guide to Commercial Evictions

Eviction Proceedings in Detail

2008

Real Estate Law From A to Z

Residential Landlord-Tenant Law

2008

Legal Ethics in Washington

Dealing With Pro Se Parties

2007

Landlord-Tenant Law in Washington: Beyond the Basics

Landlord-Tenant Law; Ethics

2006

Residential Landlord-Tenant Law

Ten Steps to A Successful Eviction

2006

Practice Development Series: Building Your Real Estate Practice

Tips on unlawful detainer actions

2006

Managing Residential Property: Avoiding Tenant Disputes and Evictions

Ten Steps to A Successful Eviction

2006

Advanced Commerical Real Estate Leases

Enforcement of Commercial Real Estate Leases

2006

4th Annual Animal Law Conference

Do Animals Have Tenant Rights in Washington?

2005

Commercial Real Estate Leases

Commercial unlawful detainer actions

2005

A Practical Guide to Commercial Evictions

Landlord-tenant law

2005

A Practical Guide to Commercial Eviction in Washington

Commercial Evictions - unlawful detainer actions

Publications

2012

American Bar Association Real Estate Closing Deskbook, Third Edition

N/A

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Residential Landlord-Tenant Law

N/A

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Law

Languages

English

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