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Oliver Spencer

Estate planning Attorney at Seattle, WA

5.0   5 reviews
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2002
    Status
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Oliver Spencer is a Seattle estate planning lawyer, Seattle real estate lawyer, and Seattle landlord-tenant lawyer. He has twenty-one years of experience as an attorney practicing in these areas of the law. He has also volunteered as a mediator for disputes in the King County District Court’s Small Claims Court in Seattle for landlord-tenant, commercial, construction, towing, breach of contract, personal injury, and merchant-consumer disputes, and is a graduate of the King County Dispute Resolution Center’s Mediation Practicum. He has mediated landlord-tenant disputes at the King County Dispute Resolution Center.

He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Walnut Hills High School. He graduated Cum Laude from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He majored in journalism and double minored in French language and Asian Studies. After undergraduate school he worked as a newspaper and magazine reporter for SESH Communications in Cincinnati, Ohio before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington School of Law. He is one of the founding members of the Center for Human Rights and Justice at the University of Washington School of Law.

He worked as an attorney for K&L Gates, LLP, formerly Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP and Bank of America, Probate And Wealth Transmission Department in Seattle, Washington. He worked as an attorney for the Law Offices of James Deal, the Law Offices of David Reed, and the Law Offices of Ricardo Vasquez in Seattle, Washington. He worked for the Law Offices of Stanley Byrd and the Law Offices of Kathryn Ellis in Seattle, Washington. He worked for Landesa, formerly the Rural Development Institute, University of Washington Student Legal Services, and the Northwest Indian Law Center at Northwest Justice Project in Seattle, Washington. He worked for General Electric Aircraft Engines, Legal Operation, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, the Ohio Justice And Policy Center, formerly the Prison Reform Advocacy Center, the Office of former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Tyrone Yates, and the Law Offices of Stephen Felson in Cincinnati, Ohio.

His free time is spent with his family and friends. He enjoys swimming, tennis, hiking, film, theater, music, news, books, writing, and the study of language. He has language abilities in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Latin.

He studied French language and culture at the Institute of Touraine in Tours, France. He was a Capitol Scholar from the State of Ohio at the Office of the Corporation Counsel, General Litigation Division, in Washington, D.C. He received the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Scholarship from the Ministry of Education of the Government of Taiwan to study Mandarin Chinese at Taiwan Normal University (Shi Da) in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Oliver Spencer, Attorney At Law, PLLC
1833 North 105th Street, Suite 101
Seattle, WA, 98133-8973

Reviews

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Posted by Holden | May 9, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you, Mr. Spencer
Mr. Oliver Spencer promptly answered my questions and he is very generous, he kindly refered me three attorneys regarding my case.
Posted by Jillian | September 24, 2014
Client Review
Oliver Spencer is thorough, organized and an excellent communicator. His help and expertise saved us time and money. We appreciate his ethics and integrity. We would happily use his services again and highly recommend him.
Posted by chris | January 29, 2010
good landlord tenant lawyer
Assisted with a landlord tenent matter and did a good job
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2008
client
Oliver helped me with a real estate matter. He is a bright, courteous, and knowledgeable young man.
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2008
former client
Mr. Spencer is an excellent lawyer. He is thorough and responsive, and very honest.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-300 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • attorney
  • Law Offices of Oliver Spencer, Attorney At Law, PLLC
  • 2004 - Present
  • attorney
  • Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP (now K&L Gates)
  • 2003 - 2004
  • attorney
  • Bank of America, Private Bank Trust And Wealth Transfer Services
  • 2003 - 2003
  • attorney
  • Law Offices of Ricardo Vasquez
  • 2002 - 2002
  • attorney
  • Law Offices of David Reed
  • 2002 - 2004
  • attorney
  • Law Offices of James Deal
  • 2002 - 2004
  • law clerk
  • Law Offices of Stanley Byrd
  • 2002 - 2002
  • trustee's assistant
  • Law Offices of Kathryn Ellis
  • 2002 - 2002
  • law clerk
  • Felson & Felson
  • 2001 - 2001
  • law clerk
  • University of Washington Student Legal Services
  • 2001 - 2001
  • intern
  • Northwest Justice Project, Northwest Indian Law Center
  • 1999 - 2000
  • research assistant
  • Rural Development Institute
  • 1999 - 2000
  • intern
  • Prison Reform Advocacy Center
  • 1998 - 1998
  • intern
  • Office Of The Corporation Counsel, General Litigation Division, District of Columbia Government
  • 1998 - 1998
  • reporter
  • SESH Communications
  • 1997 - 1998
  • intern
  • Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
  • 1996 - 1996
  • intern
  • Office of Cincinnati Vice Mayor Tyrone Yates
  • 1995 - 1996
  • intern
  • General Electric Aircraft Engines, Legal Operation
  • 1994 - 1995
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Education

  • University of Washington School of Law
  • Juris Doctorate
  • 2001
  • Ohio University
  • Bachelor's of Science, Journalism, Cum Laude
  • 1997
  • Institute of Touraine
  • N/A
  • Taiwan Normal University
  • N/A
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Legal Cases

  • Successfully created an estate plan.
  • My clients were highly satisfied with the results of my planning assistance.

Associations

  • King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • King County Dispute Resolution Center
  • Volunteer Mediator
  • 2016 - Present
  • King County Bar Association, Diversity Committee
  • Committee Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • University of Washington School of Law Mentorship Program
  • Mentor
  • 2005 - Present
  • Legal Voice, formerly Northwest Women's Law Center
  • 2004 - Present
  • Loren Miller Bar Association
  • 2002 - Present
  • King County Bar Association
  • 2002 - Present
  • Snohomish County Bar Association
  • 2002 - Present
  • King County Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Leadership Team Member
  • 2019 - 2020
  • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • Member
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Member
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section
  • Member
  • 2016 - 2018
  • King County Dispute Resolution Center
  • Graduate, Mediation Practicum Program
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Loren Miller Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee
  • Committee Member
  • 2014 - 2019
  • King County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee
  • Committee Member
  • 2013 - 2016
  • City of Seattle, Seattle Serves And Shares Safety Task Force
  • Task Force Member
  • 2012 - 2015
  • Lekha School of Creative Writing
  • Instructor, Summer Camp
  • 2012 - 2012
  • King County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service Committee
  • committee member
  • 2010 - 2010
  • King County Bar Association, Ethnic Diversity In The Legal Profession Committee
  • Co-Chair
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Seattle University School of Law Mentorship Program
  • Mentor
  • 2006 - 2006
  • King County Bar Associaton Family Law Mentorship Program
  • Mentee
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Loren Miller Bar Association Mentorship Program
  • Mentor
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Trial Advocacy Program Planning Committee
  • committee member
  • 2004 - 2004
  • University of Washington School of Law
  • Alumni Ambassador
  • 2001 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2004
  • Taipei Economic And Cultural Representative Office Scholarship
  • Taipei Economic And Cultural Representative Office
  • 2000
  • NABJ Scholarship
  • NABJ
  • 1994

Publications

  • Cincinnati Herald
  • various articles
  • 1998
  • Ohio University Post
  • Circle Breaks Barriers, Sheds Light
  • 1996
  • Ohio University Post
  • French Study Abroad Offerings Change
  • 1996
  • Southeast Ohio Magazine
  • A People In Motion
  • 1996
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Speaking Engagements

  • Solo And Small Firm Practice Class University of Washington School Of Law
  • Solo And Small Firm Practice
  • 2023
  • Solo And Small Firm Practice Class University of Washington School Of Law
  • Solo And Small Firm Practice
  • 2022
  • Small And Solo Law Practice Class University of Washington School of Law
  • Small And Solo Firm Practice Class
  • 2021
  • Small And Solo Law Practice Class University of Washington School of Law
  • Small And Solo Law Firm Practice
  • 2020
  • YGB Conference U.W. Law School
  • Mentorship
  • 2019
  • Small And Solo Law Practice Class University of Washington School of Law
  • Small And Solo Law Firm Practice
  • 2019
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Practice Class University of Washington School of Law
  • 2018
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Law Firm Practice
  • 2018
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Law Firm Practice
  • 2017
  • Small And Solo Firm Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Firm Practice
  • 2016
  • Small And Solo Firm Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Firm Practice
  • 2015
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • 2014
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Solo And Small Firm Practice
  • 2013
  • Youth And The Law Forum
  • Landlord-Tenant Law
  • 2012
  • Small And Solo Practice Class
  • Solo And Small Firm Practice
  • 2012
  • Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Trial Advocacy Program Committee
  • •Presentation, Facilitator, Washington State Bar Association, Washington Young Lawyers Division, Trial Advocacy Program
  • 2005
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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (9)
Endorse Oliver
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Oliver Spencer is one of the good guys. I would trust Oliver with my case or my child's case because I know that he would care deeply about protecting my interests. Stop looking and hire this lawyer if you want a lawyer who stands up for his clients."
Real estate Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Oliver is a colleague in my building. In addition to being a pleasant and thoughtful man, I regard him as highly competent and principled. He has many satisfied clients."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Oliver for over 10 years. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer, who cares deeply about his clients. I recommend Oliver."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. Oliver is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know. I would trust him to represent me, and I have full confidence he will represent a client well."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for the practice of law in landlord tenant matters and neighbor disputes. He is an effective advocate in these areas, that can be difficult to resolve in a cost effective manner."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Oliver Spencer for more than 10 years. He is thorough, conscientious, enthusiastic and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him highly."
Real estate Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Oliver professionally for 10 year and know him to be a bright and zealous for his clients. I referred one of my Estate Planning clients to Oliver for assistance with a property line dispute with a neighbor. She was trilled with the result and happy that Oliver was able to settle it without expensive litigation."
Real estate Attorney | Aug 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have been Oliver's employer, associate, and office sharing mate. I have worked with him on matters involving estate planning, real estate purchase and sales, easements, and mortgages. Oliver is highly concerned about doing the right thing for his clients. He studies hard and knows the fields in which he practices. I give him a high rating."
Real estate Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Seattle Estate planning Lawyer Oliver Spencer
Oliver Spencer
Estate planning Attorney
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 21 years