Karen Nakagawa

Karen Nakagawa

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

801 2ND AVE, Ste 1200, Seattle, WA

About Karen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Guardianship 40%

Representing hospitals, nursing homes, families, guardians (including certified professional guardians), and respondents.

40%
Adoption 10%

International, step-parent, second parent, adult, foster care.

10%
Family 10%

Including surrogacy, embryo, egg donor, sperm donor agreements, divorce, and legal separation.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Karen Nakagawa

801 2ND AVE, Ste 1200, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Karen Nakagawa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | July 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer!

Karen is a wonderfully knowledgeable and effective attorney. I chose her to handle an estate resolution based upon the recommendation of a friend’s lawyer. All the way through a lengthy process, she responded in the most efficient and helpful ways, saving me time, money and—most importantly—energy ...in every step of a legal situation that turned out to be far more complicated than I could ever have anticipated. I’m grateful to her…and recommend her to friends on a regular basis.

Posted by Carol | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Family Law Attorney

Karen was so knowledgeable in helping my partner and me with our estate planning that I called her again interstate trusts issue. She offered several alternatives that did not require the thousands of dollars it would have cost had we proceeded in the way I originally planned. She's a diplomat, easy ...to work with, and knows the law. I highly recommend her for anything to do with family law.

Posted by Gina | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, hard-working attorney

Karen helped me through a very long legal process with my father's estate. Through the entire ordeal, fighting the state, other relatives who weren't present until after his passing, and through a complicated, convoluted and contentious situation, Karen remained forever the ultimate professional. She... is wise and competent and really cares about her clients. I would recommend her for anyone looking for an honest and hard working attorney. She's simply the best.

Posted by Mike | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A compassionate advocate.

Karen helped me close my mother's estate. My siblings and I are all on good terms so the closing wasn't contentious, but it was emotionally taxing. I'm so thankful for Karen's help in explaining the process, walking me through the deliverables and gently prodding me to stay on track. Not my favori...te job, but I'd hire Karen in a heartbeat if I ever have to do something like this again. If you need someone in your corner and circumstances have you at less than your best, Karen is a wonderful ally to have in your corner. I'm deeply grateful for her compassion, expertise and diligence. Thank you Karen. -Mike

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Karen Nakagawa is a highly knowledgeable, patient, and honest. Our family hired Karen to assist us with the guardianship process. She came highly recommended by one of my brother’s teachers and we have no regrets. She made the process very clear for my family and I. And because of that we decided tha...t we wanted to hire Karen as our lawyer.

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Karen Nakagawa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cindy Wysocki

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Karen since 2011 and highly respect and trust her. When I refer clients to her for estate planning, guardianship and adoptions, I am 100% confident that they are in good hands with Karen. I also consult with Karen when our practice areas overlap and always value her smart, practical insights."

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Sarah Small

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Karen. Karen is attentive to the details and a dedicated attorney. I would refer clients to her without any hesitation."

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Crystal Rutherford

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred matters to her which she handled quickly and professionally."

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Cindy Wysocki

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Education

N/A

University of Washington

J.D.

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