At Skepsis Legal, Devon works with VIP business owners to leverage legal strategies that manage and mitigate risk, protect business owners and their assets, and improve business operations and success overall. Her clients - which include businesses in the real estate, development, and construction industries - rely on her for her strategic management of high-stakes situations, and forward-looking strategies. Devon's services are unique, in that they are subscription-based, so we can act as your business's in-house legal department, getting to know you and your business intimately, and working proactively, rather than reactively, to protect your business, its assets, and also the owner's personal assets. This, in turn, allows our clients to maximize the value of their legal services, both directly with savings, and indirectly by minimizing the potential for future risk. We emphasize the long-term relationship, and measure our success by the satisfaction of our clients, who come back to work with us over and over again.
Devon has 15 years of experience working with savvy business owners to provide strategic and effective legal counsel, both in and out of the courtroom, in matters ranging from several tens of thousands to multiple millions of dollars. Her extensive background includes complex commercial litigation and transactional law, and Devon is licensed in Washington, Oregon, and California.
Devon provides a wide variety of services to her clients, including:
- High stakes and multi-million dollar litigation
- Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, terms and conditions, and more
- Choosing and forming the best business entity for you
- Developing strategic insurance programs to protect business and personal assets
- Purchasing, selling, or closing a business
- Permitting, zoning, lot line disputes, nuisance, and condemnation
- Construction agreements, disputes, and defects
- Lien and bond claims
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Acquired: 2021
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State: California
Acquired: 2013
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2011
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by Makafui | January 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Devon is very thorough. She fought and won a case against my home insurance company when they initially denied my claim. I recommend her to anyone looking for help in a home insurance claim.
Posted by Jim | August 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Really appreciated Devon's quick response! Devon also thoroughly researched some peripheral legal issues directly related to my immediate needs so that we could safely and correctly incorporate a new entity, as well as chart a proper course. Devon's thoughtful and comprehensive approach was critica...
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Ms Thurtle was hired to provide insurance coverage counsel during a complex dispute with a competitor arising from intellectual property and related claims. She provided outstanding legal advice and perspective, worked exceptionally well with a variety of attorneys and law firms, and had great strat...
Posted by Aaron | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I met Devon Thurtle Anderson by chance. In our interactions before I hired her it was obvious that she is very very bright and highly organized. I reviewed a couple cases with her and she was a obvious fit. She was able to resolve two cases that I had thought were headed towards litigation. In th...
Posted by Jeremy | November 17, 2011
Devon represented me in a condo loss assessment claim. She was very professional and was great about setting my expectations appropriately up front and following through with everything throughout the almost year long process. We ended up with a very fair settlement. Had it not been for her hard work...
"Devon is a dedicated and tenacious advocate. Given her competitive nature, her clients should trust that she is always working tirelessly to get them the best outcome possible on a case."
"Devon is highly motivated, creative, organized, and personable, and brings all of these qualities to her legal practice. As an attorney, she always maintains the highest levels of professionalism in dealing with her clients, opposing counsel, and peers. Devon's skills in managing complex litigation and providing the highest quality of services to her clients are truly impressive. Additionally, Devon's commitment to charity and her community are commendable. I enthusiastically recommend working with Devon."
"Devon has an exceptional understanding of the intricacies of insurance policies and coverage issues. I have worked with Devon on numerous coverage issues, including condominium, homeowner, and commercial defect issues, contract matters, and business liability matters. Devon has excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and she exhibits high ethical standards. I enthusiastically endorse her."
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Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, SuperLawyers
2015
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 5%, American Registry
2014
Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, SuperLawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Super Lawyers Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Attorneys Under 40, SuperLawyers
2012
Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2008
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Mark Reutlinger Scholarship for Excellence in Legal Writing, Seattle University School of Law
2017 - Present
Partner, Skepsis Legal Solutions, PLLC
2012 - 2017
Partner, Heffernan Law Group PLLC
2006 - 2012
Insurance Attorney, Heffernan Law Group PLLC
2011 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleMember
2011 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
King County Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2014 - 2017
Commercial Real Estate WomenMember
2013 - 2015
Buy Nothing ProjectLocal Admin: Kirkland
2013 - 2017
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry: Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - 2017
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry, Division 7 - Bonds, Liens, and InsuranceMember
2012 - 2017
Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember
2012 - 2018
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2012 - 2017
Washington Women LawyersMember
2011 - 2017
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2011 - 2017
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
2011 - 2018
King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2010 - 2013
Eastside Make-Ahead MamasFounder, Member
2010 - 2018
King County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2012
Charity Through Youthful LivingFounder, Secretary, Director
Successfully recovered confidential settlement amount for client
Recovered undisclosed settlement amount for client.
Developed comprehensive legal strategy to maximize personal and business assets
Closed sale with favorable terms for client
Infringing Website Shut Down
Successfully Settled
Successfully Settled
Successfully Settled Without Litigation
Settled
Recouped Defense Costs and Successfully Settled Indemnity Issues
Obtained Full Recovery Without Litigation
Obtained Defense And Successfully Settled Indemnity Issues Totaling Approximately $1M
Successfully Settled
Successfully Settled
Jury Verdict & Judgment In Favor of Client
Successfully Obtained Insurance Defense
Successfully Obtained Fully Recovery In Settlement
Full recovery of covered loss, plus attorney fees
Judgment In Favor of Client
Successfully Obtained Full Recovery In Settlement
Successfully Settled
Judgment In Favor of Client
Judgment In Favor of Client
Developed cost-effective insurance program for client
Successfully Obtained Rescission of Purchase Contract
Successfully Settled
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How I Quit My Job To Sail The Pacific
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Client-Centric Collection Strategies for Law Firms
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Managing Staff, Both "Real" and Virtual
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Your Business Aboard and Abroad
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Building A Location-Independent Law Firm
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Choosing the Right Software For Your Firm
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Formatting Legal Documents In Microsoft Word
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Trust Accounting, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Fundamentals and Requirements
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Proper Investigation and Documentation of Claims
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How To Respond To A Potential Bad Faith Setup
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Using Clio for an Efficient, Effective Practice
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Obtaining, Understanding, and Leveraging Property Insurance
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Solving the Puzzle: Understanding Insurance Contracts
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Construction Defects: The Owner's Perspective
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