$ 375-450 per hour
John J. Tollefsen
About John
Biography
John is now retired.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
70%
51 years | 3,000 cases
Securities and Investment Fraud
30%
51 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-30%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 42 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 51 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Tollefsen Law PLLC
800 5th Avenue Suite 4100, Seattle, WA, 98104-4023
Tollefsen Law PLLC
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10001-1810
Tollefsen Law PLLC
1001 SW 5th Avenue Suite 1100, Portland, OR, 97204-1127
Tollefsen Law PLLC
2122 164th St SW, Suite 300, Lynnwood, WA, 98087-7812
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John J. Tollefsen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great communication !
Actually having the lawyer call personally is one of the best things. Quick expedient in the consultation and able to address my needs in minutes. Highly recommend this firm to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2010
Attorney that is Accessible and has Integrity
I was a client of John's in a case against a very wealthy and powerful company with unlimited resources. In my case, John utlized the most efficient use of technologies, staff and legal precedent to litigate the case. John was very accessible in discussing the case, options and always produced resu...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2007
excellent counselor
Extremely helpful and patient ,
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2007
Knowledgeable and Professional
John helped me produce a proposed easement change/contract issue and gave me a quick response in a very professional manner.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2007
Investor
I/We and business associates have worked with Mr. Tollefsen for many years. We can attest to the fact that he is a rare practitioner. He has been invaluably helpful in securities and investment matters as well as in dispensing with frivolous litigation He is comfortable with himself, poised and impre...
John J. Tollefsen's Lawyer Endorsements
Lawrence Geller
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John is a highly qualified and very experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"John has a deep understanding of securities fraud and a wealth of experience handling fraud matters of all types."
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"I worked for John in the early 90's. He is ethical, competent and an all around good guy. Highly recommended."
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"John is an outstanding attorney who works in the area of bankruptcy fraud. He has great depth of knowledge and created an argument which turned a case on its heels. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
"Mr. Tollefsen is an authority on fighting financial fraud. In addition, he is a highly effective business lawyer and business litigation attorney. He receives my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Very thorough and detail oriented. "
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Experience
Honors
2012
Clients' Choice, avvo.com
2011
Distinguished Achievement Award, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
2010
Top Lawyers 2010 - Seattle - Litigation, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2009
AV Rating (continuous since 2001), Martindale-Hubbell
2005
The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, LexisNexis
2004
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2003
Certificates of Appreciation - JRC 2003-2008, Washington State Bar Association
2001
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Whos Who in Media and Communications, Marquis Whos Who
1989
Whos Who in American Law, Marquis' Who's Who
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney at Law, Tollefsen Law
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaLawyer
2013 - Present
ABA State Attorneys General and Department of Justice Issues CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Oregon State Bar Association, House of DelegatesMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationHearing Officer
2005 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud ExaminersMember
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Judicial Recommendation CommitteeMember
2003 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Securities Litigation CommitteeMember
1983 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1974 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1976 - 1979
Oregon State Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tides v The Boeing Company
State v Immelt
Won in Washington Supreme Court
Martindale v Labadie et al.
Successful against most defendants
Shanley v Leader Capital Corporation
Successful FINRA arbitration
Hibbard v Castleman
Successful
Mansfield et al. v Bastrom et al.
Successful
In re Meenderinck
Unsucessful attempt to reverse In re Scovis
Demers v Krabbenhoft
Successful
Alexander v. Cadarat Grant
Unsuccessful attempt to expand discovery rule
MacDonald v Olsen
$1.1 Nondischargeable judgment
MacDonald v Olsen
$1.4 Million judgment - 5 week trial
Mansfield v Bastrom
Won remand
IWBC.NET v Technology Concepts
Increased Judgment - Affirmed trial court
Mahlow v Simonsmeier et al.
Successful
Aaron v G. I. Joes et al
Sucessful
IWBC.NET v Technology Concepts et al.
$844,327.41 judment - 3 week trial
Kelly v Bartelt
TLO PLLC v Quizno's
Pifer v Campbell
Neumann v The Boeing Company
Heer v Mallahan
Education
2013
Suffolk University Law School
LL.M - U.S. and Global Business Law
2013
Łazarski University, Warsaw, Poland
LLM Transnational Commercial Transactions
2008
Trinity Seminary
MA - Masters
2007
International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Diploma (MA)
2000
Western Seminary
MA - Christian Leadership
1974
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Washington Foster
BA- Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2015
Graduate Course - asistant instructor
Forensic Accounting for Enterprise
2014
Pacific NW Chapter Training
Evaluating the Proposed New Ethical Standards of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
2012
EFactor
Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs
2008
Annual Fraud Conference
Paying and Protecting the Squealer: Understanding the Realities of Proving and Collecting Whistleblowing Claims
2007
Western Regional Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors
I am from the Federal Government and I am here to Pay You: Understanding the Legal Requirements for Proving and Collecting from Whistleblowing Claims
2007
Oregon Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Help Taxpayers Fight Fraud: Getting Paid for Investigating Fraud on the Government
2006
Washington State Certified Public Accountants - Business Valuation and Litigation Committee
The Accountant as an Expert Witness in a Securities Fraud Case: Understanding the Legal Requirements for Proving Damages in Washington with Expert Testimony
2006
Fall Conference of Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Anatomy of a Civil Fraud Trial
1998
Washington Law Institute CLE
Internet, Legal Research and Law
1998
Washington Law Institute CLE
Internet Legal Research
1998
King County Bar Association CLE
Wired for Law
1997
King County Bar Association CLE
The Virtual Law Office
1990
Securities Exchange Commission - Small Business Capital Conference
Equal Access to Capital
1978
American Institute of Banking Program
Business Law
Publications
2015
TollefsenLaw.com
Legal Writings
2012
2006
Washington State Bar Association Bar News
Your Role in Providing for High-Quality Appellate Judges
2005
Fraud Law
Many articles on financial fraud law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers