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About Rajeev
Rajeev proudly served as the President of the 41,000 member Washington State Bar Association from 2019 to 2020.
Raised in rural Eastern Idaho, Rajeev (of Irish, Italian and Bengali descent… since we knew you would ask!) completed his undergraduate studies at Albertson College of Idaho in the sciences. He came to Washington in 1999 to do graduate work at the University of Washington, earning Masters in Public Administration and another in International Studies. While completing his graduate research, he traveled extensively in Burma and India, worked as a consultant in matters of international security and was recruited to work for the National Nuclear Security Administration in Washington D.C. While working for the Federal Government during the events of 9/11, he had a first-hand view of the Pentagon hours after it was hit and also visited the New York site several weeks later. He worked to establish protocols of cooperation between the United States and several other nations to ensure the containment of WMD technology, which inspired him to go to law school.
Rajeev attended law school at Seattle University, during which time he worked for the prestigious plaintiff’s litigation firm Carney Badley Spellman, and also, having passed the Tulalip Nation’s bar exam, as a prosecutor for the Tulalip Indian Nation. Having come from a rural setting, and having tasted the fruits of Seattle and Washington D.C., Rajeev had long set his sights on Whatcom County as the perfect setting for the best of both worlds. After working for the State’s Division of Child Support in Seattle, and taking the time to find the perfect fit, he accepted a position with the Whatcom Law Group in 2008, became a Partner in 2013, and Managing Partner in 2019. His practice focuses on business transactions and formations. He also serves as the City Prosecutor of Blaine. He served as a pro-tem Superior Court Commissioner for Whatcom County on an ongoing basis from 2013 until 2016, at which time he ran for and was elected to the Washington State Bar Association's Board of Governors to represent District #2. In 2018, he was elected to be President of the WSBA for the 2019-2020 term.
When not working, Rajeev spends time with his wife and daughter in the outdoors. He serves on the boards of a number of non-profits committed to serving the indigent in our community.
Practice areas
- Contracts and agreements: 25%
15 years
- Corporate and incorporation: 20%
14 years
- Real estate: 20%
14 years
- Litigation: 15%
15 years
- Criminal defense: 5%
14 years
- Family: 5%
15 years
- Native peoples law: 5%
15 years
- Personal injury: 5%
14 years
Languages spoken
Bengali
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289 H St
PO Box 1258
Blaine, WA, 98231-1258
2417 Main Street
Ferndale, WA, 98248
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2007 | 06/28/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2019 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2018 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2017 |
| Pro Bobo Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2016 |
| Local Hero Award | Washington State Bar Association and Whatcom County Bar Association | 2015 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2015 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2014 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2013 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2012 |
| Pro Bono Public Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2011 |
| Viola Spencer Memorial Award for Legal Writing | National Native American Law Students Association | 2007 |
| Cum Laude graduate | Seattle University School of Law | 2007 |
| Acknowledgement of work for victims of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita | Louisiana Supreme Court and Louisiana Bar Association | 2007 |
| Law Review | Seattle University Law School | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| City Traffic & Mental Health Prosecutor | City of Bellingham | 2014 - Present |
| Managing Partner | Whatcom Law Group, P.S. | 2013 - Present |
| City Prosecutor | City of Blaine | 2011 - Present |
| Hearing Examiner Pro-tem | City of Oak Harbor | 2018 - 2018 |
| Judge Pro-Tem | City of Sumas | 2017 - 2017 |
| Prosecutor | Nooksack Indian Tribe | 2016 - 2018 |
| Adjunct Professor | Western Washington University | 2015 - 2018 |
| Ongoing Pro-tem Commissioner | Whatcom County Superior Court | 2013 - 2016 |
| Adjunct Professor | Whatcom Community College | 2011 - 2012 |
| Special Prosecutor | City of Ferndale | 2010 - 2018 |
| Associate | The Law Offices of Roger Ellingson | 2008 - 2013 |
| Case Officer | Washington DSHS- Division of Child Support Enforcement | 2008 - 2008 |
| Summer Associate | Tulalip Indian Nation Prosecutor's Office | 2006 - 2006 |
| Summer Associate | Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. | 2005 - 2005 |
| Fellow | National Bureau of Asian Research | 2003 - 2004 |
| Graduate Resident | National Nuclear Security Administration | 2001 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LAW Advocates - Indigent Civil Assistance Non Profit | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
| Whatcom County Bar Journal | Editor | 2010 - Present |
| Whatcom County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | President | 2019 - 2021 |
| Washington State Bar Association | President-Elect | 2018 - 2019 |
| Washington State Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2016 - 2018 |
| Whatcom County Bar Association | Bylaws Review Committee | 2016 - 2017 |
| North West Youth Services | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2019 |
| Washington Young Lawyers Division | CLE Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
| Sun House - Housing for the Mentally Ill | Board of Directors | 2010 - 2020 |
| Whatcom County Bar Association | Courthouse Efficency Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Bar News (Sept. 2020) | Working to Combat the Stigma Around Seeking Mental Health Help | 2020 |
| Washington State Bar News (Nov. 2020) | Cited in James K. Doane Wins 2020 President’s Award | 2020 |
| The Seattle Times (Apr 13, 2020) | cited in Judge G. Helen Whitener appointed to state Supreme Court | 2020 |
| Washington State Bar News (July 2020) | Reenvisioning the Criminal Justice System | 2020 |
| Washington State Bar News (June 2020) | No Liberty Without Access to Justice | 2020 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Judicial Institute | Judicial Training | 2019 |
| WSBA - Washington Leadership Institute | Leadership and Management skills | 2015 |
| The National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence | Case evaluation and trial advocacy skills | 2013 |
| Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| U.Wash - Jackson School of International Studies | MAIS - Masters in International Studies | 2003 |
| U.Wash - Evans School of Public Policy | MPA - Masters of Public Administration | 2003 |
| Albertson College of Idaho | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| APEX Award Ceremonies | Highlighting Legal Luminaries | 2020 |
| Beyond the A | Anxiety and the Law | 2020 |
| Bellingham CIty Club: #Me Too - a Male Perspective | #Me Too - a Male Perspective | 2018 |
| Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys 60th Annual Conferance | Moderator: Criminal Session | 2017 |
| Evidence CLE | Moderator: Evidence - a judicial perspective, character evidence & hearsay | 2017 |
| Bellingham Science March | Reader: The Importance and Beauty of Science | 2017 |
| Islamophobia in the Legal System: Addressing Bias and Inclusion | Panel Moderator | 2017 |
| 2016 Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference | Criminal Law for Civil Practioners | 2016 |
| Skagit, State of the Judiciary Dinner | The Legal Community's Role in Serving Civil Society | 2016 |
| January 6, 2015 - South Fork Law Radio Program | On My Story & The Practice of Law | 2015 |
| Legal Care Center Academy | Infraction Procedure & Negotiation | 2015 |
| Justice on Trial 11: Oct.22, 2015 | National Security | 2015 |
| Hour of the Wolf News (October 12th, 2015) | Mental Health & the Law | 2015 |
| Justice on Trial 13: Oct.22, 2015 | Racially Restrictive Convenants | 2015 |
| Whatcom County Bar Association | Succession Planning: Mentoring Pro Bono Commitment | 2015 |
| WSBA Board of Governor's Meeting | Local Hero Award | 2015 |
| News Report | Television: A warning for B.C. residents who take pot across the border | 2013 |
| Special Considerations for Reluctant Victims | Investigating & Documenting DV Cases | 2013 |
| KIwanis Meeting | Perspectives on Bangladesh | 2011 |
| Bellingham Staff Review | Perspectives on Bangladesh | 2011 |
| Identifying Child Support Arrears Indicators | Cost-benefit and Policy Analysis with Regards to Pursuing Criminal Contempt and Prosecutorial Discretion | 2008 |
| Public Thesis Defense | NA-22 and the War on Terror: A case study, laying forth the changes and events that took place in the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Research & Engineering after September 11th, 2001 | 2004 |
| Diversity Overview | South Asian Demographics in Washington | 2001 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Multi Jurisdictional Tribal Custody Litigation | Sole custody of child moved to my client and his tribe |
| All City of Lynden curfews eliminated (2015) | Case dismissed |
| Appellate case: Timber Trespass, Waste, Damages, Atty Fees | Trial court ruling upheld for client and further fees awarded to client |
| Litigation over Cremation Remains | Cremation ashes successfuly turned over to my clients and scattered according to the wishes of the deceased. |
| Contested ownership over thousands of lbs of frozen seafood | Utilizing the the legal recourse of replevin, all 8,000 pounds of goods were awarded to my client. |
Wow amazing Attorney, Lucky to have him help me.
5.0 stars
Posted by Kina
October 7, 2021
Best lawyer in whatcom county
5.0 stars
Posted by Eric
August 13, 2021
Excellent work on sale of small farm
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2021
Renters on land that needed to be removed for land sale
5.0 stars
Posted by Nola
June 19, 2021
Fast and Friendly
5.0 stars
Posted by Maria Avila
April 1, 2021
Full confidence in his work
5.0 stars
Posted by Felicia
January 19, 2021
Rajeev is an ace!
5.0 stars
Posted by Bruce
December 30, 2020
Our corporate counsel
5.0 stars
Posted by Debby Sasken-Duff
January 13, 2017
Very impressed
5.0 stars
Posted by Jeremy
April 13, 2016
Amazing
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2015
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Stephen Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rajeev is a fine attorney, a fierce advocate for his clients, and a tremendous representative of our community. I have watched him work as defense counsel, and been in front of him when he was presiding over cases as a judge. He always treats others with dignity and respect, and I absolutely endorse him.
Emily Beschen, Civil rights Attorney on Jun 11, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked on several cases with Rajeev both as his adversary, and as co-counsel. He is a top-notch lawyer and the best legal writer I’ve had the pleasure to work with.
Daniel Clark, Litigation Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Rajeev and I are currently on the WSBA Board of Governors. He has been incredibly helpful to me as a new member. I have been greatly impressed with his advocacy skills and analytical skills.
Sharon Westergreen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 5, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
While opposing Rajeev in his role as Blaine City Prosecutor, I got to observe how he approaches a criminal matter. I saw how he acted in the courtroom, with the parties, with the court, and how he handled a witness interview. In short, I got to watch him do my job, from the opposite side! We have also worked together in other matters, in a loose sense, so again - lots of chances to observe. Rajeev is so very smart, and so very caring, that it's hard to believe he can also be so very competent. But he is! If you want a very smart, very patient, very caring, and very well respected attorney on your side, you would do well to put "Call Rajeev" at the top of your "to do" list.
Adrian Madrone, Litigation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Rajeev for a number of years, and have worked both with and against him on many matters. Rajeev is widely respected and admired for his high energy, tremendous work ethic, and dedication to his community. I wholeheartedly endorse his work, and am delighted to know him.
Edward Alexander, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Rajeev for years. He is a great guy. I confidently refer folks to Rajeev.
Nicholas Berning, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Rajeev for years and worked with him when he taught a course for paralegals. I refer clients to Rajeev with confidence and have always been impressed with his reputation in the community.
Shawn Alexander, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Rajeev in the past and found him to be fair, responsive, and courteous. He is exceptionally talented at creative solutions. I endorse Mr Majumdar without hesitation.
Jason Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Rajeev is the personification of a renaissance lawyer. As a prosecutor, Rajeev is tough but fair and always a pleasure to work with. As a criminal defense attorney, Rajeev is knowledgable and attentive to his clients. As a civil attorney, Rajeev's office once assisted my mother in a personal injury matter. the experience my mother had with Rajeev's office, as well as his partner Roger Ellingston, made me pursue a career as an attorney. When my clients have civil issues I refer them to Rajeev. As a fellow lawyer, as well as a fellow client (of sorts), I'm proud to endorse Rajeev!
Alia Ahmed, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Rajeev is a consummate professional. He has the rare combination of a great mind and a great heart. I have referred clients and friends to Rajeev's office in Whatcom County, always believing that they would be well represented.
Bryan Page, Litigation Attorney on Apr 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rajeev has the intelligence, legal knowledge, and real world experience to help clients navigate and resolve the most difficult legal issues. Rajeev is also a great communicator and can help clients understand the issues they face so that they can make informed decisions that affect their lives and businesses. I highly recommend Mr. Majumdar.
David Nelson, Litigation Attorney on Oct 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Rajeev is highly professional and always a gentleman in the court room. I have found that he is highly ethical and honest. He also has an excellent sense of humor.
Evan Jones, Litigation Attorney on May 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rajeev is a great lawyer. His ability to analyze a problem, identify the cause, and craft a workable solution is top notch. He is smart, reliable, and willing to listen. I would without hesitation recommend Rajeev to anyone looking for legal representation.
Michael Kleps, Litigation Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rajeev is a very well respected attorney in our community. He is honest, hard working and intelligent. I believe Rajeev achieves the best results possible for his clients and know he is a trusted adviser for clients I have referred to him.
Paula McCandlis, Family Attorney on Mar 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Rajeev has a great deal of compassion and energy to work in a very complicated field fraught with many emotional sink holes. I have been very impressed by his work product, his presentations, and his attitude. I can tell he cares a great deal about his clients and acts to serve their legal needs with the highest ethical and professional attention. He is a valued member of our legal community with a great future ahead of him.
Dan Samas, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Having worked at a prestigious plaintiff’s litigation firm, a prosecutor for the Tulalip Indian Nation, the State’s Division of Child Support, and the Law Offices of Roger Ellingson, Rajeev has a both a wide array of experience as well as extensive expertise in specific practice areas. Without hesitation, I recommend that you contact Rajeev if you are looking for an attorney in Whatcom County or if you are a BC resident with Washington legal issues.
Michelle Hull, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Rajeev has proved to be not only a competent and capable attorney but a great friend as well. He is knowledgeable in family law and has even forayed into the Tribal Court venue. He is dedicated to his clients and his practice, and I would strongly recommend Rajeev to any person who has a family law issue they need resolved. He is easy to work with and very amenable to alternative dispute resolution for his clients when appropriate.
Alexander Ransom, General practice Attorney on Apr 28, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm happy to endorse Rajeev. He's an excellent attorney! Rajeev is bright, experienced, energetic and "up to snuff" on criminal law matters. I'm quite confident he's just as talented and capable in family law, real estate, and business law as well. I don't hesitate referring clients to Rajeev. He is a credit to the profession. Hire him, you won't be disappointed.
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