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John Thaddaeus Yip

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 12 years

Litigation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Estate Planning

321 - First Avenue West, Seattle, WA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

Civil litigation, including, without limitation, commercial litigation and real property litigation. Examples of cases I work on include: boundary disputes, easement disputes, land use appeals, breach of contract claims, and landlord-tenant issues.

70%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts. Also, provide advice to clients on their contractual rights. This practice also includes preparation of real estate documents, such as deeds, easements, and deeds of trust.

20%
Estate Planning 10%

Drafting estate planning documents, ranging from simple Wills to complex Trusts. I also handle probates.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 310-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

First Avenue Law Group, PLLC

321 - First Avenue West, Seattle, WA, 98119

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John Thaddaeus Yip's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jordan | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Attorney

John is a highly conscientious attorney with whom it is a pleasure to work. He processes information very quickly and is an excellent attorney. He is also very responsive, a trait that can be difficult to find in this profession.

Posted by Sharon | August 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Review of Attorney John Yip

John recently prepared a Will, a Health Directive and Durable Powers of Attorney for my stepfather, under the chaotic direction and organization of both me and my daughter. There were last minute major revisions from my stepfather and John handled everything with total aplomb and compassion and kind...ness. I couldn’t have been happier or more cared for.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Review for John Yip Attorney at Law

I found John to be an easy lawyer to work with. He is very patient and a good listener which is needed when dealing with legal things for those of us that do not understand legal speak. John has been very attentive to my case and has kept me informed each step along the way which I find very refreshi...ng with someone as busy as a lawyer can be.

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Jordan Hecker

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Dec 15

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"I am managing partner in the law firm where John has been an associate for a few years. John's work is exemplary. He handles things efficiently and in a timely manner. He writes exceptionally well. Most importantly, John can process information with the best of them. He is an outstanding associate."

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James Pleasants

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His work is outstanding as to legal research and writing. He has prepared and argued motions well and has a good trial demeanor. John is always prepared and has a keen understanding of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Order of the Coif, University of Washington School of Law

2013

Excellence for the Future Award, Intellectual Property Survey, CALI (The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction)

2010

Excellence for the Future Award, Torts, CALI (The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction)

2010

Summa Cum Laude, University of Washington Foster School of Business

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, First Avenue Law Group, PLLC

2016 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Hecker Wakefield & Feilberg, P.S. (closed due to Mr. Hecker's retirement)

2013 - 2016

Associate Attorney, James Pleasants, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

US District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2020

Washington State Bar Association, Legislative Committee

Committee Member

2016 - 2019

Kin On Health Care Center

Board Member

2012 - 2013

Washington Law Review

Executive Comments Editor

2011 - 2012

Washington Law Review

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

C & R Electric, Inc. v. Johnson

Affirmed

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Education

2013

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Washington Foster School of Business

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2012

Student Comment Presentation

Addressing the Costs and Comity Concerns of International E-Discovery

Publications

Languages

English

Cantonese

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