Jill Elaine Bliss

Jill Elaine Bliss

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 37 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Business

12535 15th Ave. N.E., Suite 100, Seattle, WA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Jill

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Estate Planning, Business Planning and Real Estate are common issues addressed by my law practice for physicians, accountants, architects, technology experts, real estate investors and other professionals. Estate tax issues are discussed with each client. I provide estate planning for any size of estate.

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Probate 25%

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Real Estate 25%

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hart Schoener Bliss PS

12535 15th Ave. N.E., Suite 100, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Jill Elaine Bliss's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim | April 26, 2010 | Business

Started New Business

Excellent! Jill helped me start my new business. She was very knowledgeable about how to form my limited liability company and reviewed the practical aspects of business ownership. Great lawyer!

Posted by Lisa | April 26, 2010

The whole package

Jill is such a gem. She's smart, knowledgeable and incredibly personable. We feel confident in the work she did for us. We trust her 100% and would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Nicole | April 26, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills

Fantastic attorney!

I am referring everyone to Jill E. Bliss! She is a wonderful, smart and thoughtful attorney. She brought order to my less than perfect Will. She pointed out several things that no attorney has counseled me to think about. I appreciated her organized manner and approach to estate planning. I want e...veryone I know to have good counsel like that. In fact, Jill has already assisted a few of my friends in getting their affairs in order.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills

Jill Bliss, attorney at law

Jill Bliss prepared wills, estate plans, and powers of attorney for me and my husband. She was knowledgeable, prepared, and thorough in her work with us. In addition to knowing the law, she is sensitive to the needs of her clients and works through issues of concern with understanding as well as lega...l expertise.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills

Will and Estate planning

We first utilized Jill's services to draw up our will. Jill and her staff were efficient and informative. Something that we had put off for much too long was handled, with additional issues brought to our attention, so we could discuss them between ourselves and handle appropriately in the future. ... Jill is easy to talk to and presented ideas, that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. I would highly recommend her services!

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Jill Elaine Bliss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristin Reeder

Probate lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jill since I began practicing in 1999 and have worked with her on numerous cases, both on the same side and as opposing counsel. Her professionalism and knowledge of the law makes it a pleasure to work with her."

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Richard Hart

Probate lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jill richly deserves her designation as a "5-Star" super lawyer. She has the rare ability of getting everything she wants in negotiation while leaving her opponent(s) liking her. I admire her calm composure while dealing with stressfful circumstances involving money and hotly contested issues. She just won't back down from a position even in the face of strong and well-grounded opposition."

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Joseph Rockne

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jill can sort through the most difficult estate and probate issues and help clients (and lawyers) make informed decisions. I have enjoyed working with her on several contentious matters and when I need advice on a probate matter, she is the first person I call."

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Richard Hart

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristin Reeder

Probate lawyer

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Joseph Rockne

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

5 Star Wealth Manager-2012, Seattle Magazine

2010

5 Star Wealth Manager- 2010, Seattle Magazine

2009

5 Star Wealth Manager- 2009, Seattle Magazine

2008

5 Star Wealth Manager- 2008, Seattle Magazine

1996

State Chair- People's Law School, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

1995

State Chair- People's Law School, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

1994

State Chair- People's Law School, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

1987

American Jurisprudence Award, Bancroft-Whitney

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney/Shareholder, Hart Schoener Bliss, PS

1988 - 2000

Attorney/Shareholder, Treece Richdale Malone, PS

Associations

2000 - Present

King County Superior Court

Arbitrator- King County Mandatory Arbitration

1988 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Attorney CPA Tax Clinic, Seattle, WA

1988 - 2005

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1988

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1985

University of Washington -Seattle

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Golden Gate University- Seattle Campus

Speaking Engagements

2012

Planning for Your Financial Future Q & A

Estate Planning

2006

Planned Giving Seminar

Estate Planning

1999

Washington State Trial Lawyers Annual Convention

Flexible Spending Arrangements

1998

Meeting Professionals International- Event Planning

What You Need to Know About Your Business

1995

King County Real Property and Probate Section Rountable

Probate Litigation

1992

Washington State Bar Association- Evidence

Privileges

Languages

French

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