Oliver Spencer is a Seattle estate planning lawyer, Seattle real estate lawyer, and Seattle landlord-tenant lawyer. He has seventeen 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.
Practice areas
17 years
17 years
17 years
Languages spoken
Mandarin, French, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2002 | 12/05/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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King County Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | Leadership Team Member | 2019 - Present |
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 |
Loren Miller Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee | Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
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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 | N/A | 2004 - Present |
King County Bar Association | N/A | 2002 - Present |
Snohomish County Bar Association | N/A | 2002 - Present |
Loren Miller Bar Association | N/A | 2002 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section | Member | 2016 - 2018 |
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section | Member | 2016 - 2018 |
Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Member | 2016 - 2018 |
King County Dispute Resolution Center | Graduate, Mediation Practicum Program | 2014 - 2016 |
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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2001 |
Ohio University | Bachelor's of Science, Journalism, Cum Laude | 1997 |
Institute of Touraine | N/A | N/A |
Taiwan Normal University | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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YGB Conference U.W. Law School | Mentorship | 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 |
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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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Successfully created an estate plan. | My clients were highly satisfied with the results of my planning assistance. |
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Scott Semrau, Alimony Attorney on Feb 26, 2019
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.
Martin Sjolie, Wills and living wills Attorney on Mar 30, 2018
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.
Joanna Roth, Mediation Attorney on Jun 6, 2016
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.
Ellen Yoon, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
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.
Joyce Schwensen, Adoption Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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.
Dana Yaffee, Business Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
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.
Jamie Clausen, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
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.
James Deal, Debt and lending agreements Attorney on Aug 1, 2011
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.
Travis Eller, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 20, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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