Ian Franzel

Ian Franzel

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 15 years

Real estate Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Debt & Lending Agreements, Personal Injury, Probate

1617 Boylston Ave., Seattle, WA

About Ian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 30%

Residential and Commercial transactions and litigation. Includes quiet title actions, foreclosure, zoning, regulatory, and code compliance. Escrow closings, purchase and sale drafting, and short sales. Real estate transactions involving bankruptcy or distressed property.

16 years

30%
Personal Injury 20%

Personal injury and insurance coverage.

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-240 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney Ian Franzel

1617 Boylston Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122

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Ian Franzel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | September 18, 2013 | Business

Trusted advice

Ian provided valuable advice on an employee issue for my organization. His insights were reassuring and he offered to put me in touch with someone who might have a bit more expertise in the particular area. I appreciated his tact and approach to this matter.

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Ian Franzel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Austin Nowakowski

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I first moved to Seattle and opened my own law practice, Ian was one of the first attorneys I met who offered to help acclimate me to the legal community. I can only assume he takes this level of care and compassion to all the clients that he serves. I highly endorse Ian as not only a great attorney, but also as a great person."

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Shashi Vijay

Real estate lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ian is a terrific attorney and a great friend! He is intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate. Ian and I have been co-counsel on complex real estate litigation matters as well as several bankruptcy matters. Ian's research and litigation skills are outstanding and he navigates tough issues with utmost confidence. I highly recommend him for debt, bankruptcy, real estate and litigation matters."

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Erin Sperger

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ian is my first call for consumer debt, personal injury, or real estate questions. I have consulted him and worked with him on several matters. He is extremely competent and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him."

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Herbert Ellis

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Bratner

Real estate lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When talking with Ian, it's immediately apparent that his is very knowledgeable of his practice area and would be an asset to interested clients. Beyond his knowledge and understanding, he is very personable and easy to talk too."

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Emily Hahn

Real estate lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Ian both personally and professionally. He is an extremely competent and diligent attorney who I have had the pleasure of knowing since we both attended law school. I would have no hesitation recommending him to my clients who are in need of an excellent real estate attorney."

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Evan Oshan

Real estate lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Excellent litigator with knowledge and skills that far surpass any other attorney whom I have been exposed to in his area. Sharp and on the ball!"

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Richard Symmes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Erin Sperger

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Sean Bratner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Emily Hahn

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Franzel Law

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Western States Law Group, LLC

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, The Law office of Gerald F. Robison

2010 - 2013

Attorney Volunteer, King County Bar Association-Neighborhood Legal Clinic

Associations

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Admitted

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association, Small Firm Section; Real Estate Section

Member

Education

2010

The University of New Hampshire School of Law

J.D.

2003

The Evergreen State College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Pre-Admission CLE and Focus Group

New Lawyer Local Practice Group Integration

Publications

Languages

German

Spanish

Activity

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