Shawn B Alexander

Shawn B Alexander

also known as Shawn Alexander

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Real estate Lawyer at Olga, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Commercial ... +5 more

PO Box 359, Olga, WA

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Real Estate 29%

Purchase and sales, easements, disputes.

26 years | 15 cases

29%
Business 28%

26 years | 2 cases

28%
Residential Real Estate 14%

26 years | 20 cases

14%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

26 years | 15 cases

5%
Lawsuits and Disputes 2%

26 years | 212 cases

2%
Land Use and Zoning 1%

6 years | 2 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shawn Alexander Attorney-at-Law

PO Box 359, Olga, WA, 98279-0359

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Shawn B Alexander's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

232 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rick | September 10, 2013 | Banking

Real Estate / Banking Guru!

Wow, just go toff the phone with Shawn. He knows and understands banking and home loans from the inside out. Willing to listen, talk, and give me advice. Very impressed!

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant

Glad I called!

I've been dealing with a landlord-tenant issue and I finally decided to call someone. Shawn took the time to answer my questions as well as explain the laws to me that pertained to my situation. He assured me I could call him if I had any more questions or if anything changed. I felt like a weight ha...d been lifted after talking to him! Thank you!

Posted by Jim S. | May 17, 2013 | Debt Collection

Collections; wrongful garnishment

He clearly understood my situation (wrongful garnishment) better than any other attorney I found on the Internet or spoke to in person. Gave me direction and the feedback needed for me to research the law myself, and he supported my decision to act as my own attorney, up to a point at which time Mr.... Alexander may take over the case. Mr. Alexander specializes in collections and all types of business: real estate, other.

Posted by Pat | April 26, 2013 | Business

Hard job exceptionally well done!

This was actually my son's case I helped with and not mine. Shawn helped my son go after other family members who were defrauding and devaluing his shares in 2 family businesses. My son wanted out after they were steeling from him for years, expecting him to give up shares in another business he ...was part of also for zero dollars and threatening to fire him if he didn't do so. There we so many other bad things going on also but they didn't want to pay him when he wanted out. They just wanted him to leave and walk away without compensation for his shares even though he worked the business for 12 years making it the very successful business it was. Shawn discussed the problem with my son in detail and found that there was an exceptionally good case...."If" there was enough good, hard evidence. He made it clear early on that he has to have the physical evidence and not just hear-say for everything my son was claiming against the family then the case would be good against them. It took a lot of effort to obtain the requested info needed from the other side but Shawn fought in a hearing to get it which he did get. Once the Quickbooks, bank records and everything needed was in hand, he and my son worked to put an excellent and overwhelming case together. There was so much damaging evidence to produce to the judge hat he scheduled the trial for 4 days. Even then he said he would not be able to present it all so he would have to choose carefully. The complaint filed was 28 pages and the evidence books were 4 inches thick! The complaint and the Trial Brief were so well written with the overwhelming evidence that when the judge read them prior to the trial on the first day it appeared the case was decided before the court was ever called to order. The Judge called the two counsels into his chambers 1st thing to recommend the two parties get together to settle out of court with offers or he would have to tear the companies apart with a chainsaw! The judge really had no idea that the defendant was so arrogant & stubborn that there was no way he would pay for the shares to settle. The evidence was so overwhelming in quantity and damaging to the defendants that the Judge took it upon himself the first thing on day two to demand the defendants to settle by getting a firm to do a company evaluation to calculate my sons percentage value of his shares. The defendants side was never even given the chance to give their side/their day in court so to speak! Shawn says most cases are not quite as easy as this one because there was so much evidence of wrong doing throughout the company but I know that all of his hrs of hard work at an exceptionally good price and his professionalism putting this together from start to finish is what won this case. We know the other side spent about 15K more than my son did and they didn't even get to present their side... and they lost! How much more could anyone ask for? I highly recommend Shawn. He will be honest with you up front. If you are in the wrong he will let you know. If you will automatically lose,, he will let you know. When we asked what the chances were,, he never gave us false hope but a accurate "hope" based on the evidence and what we were up against. He never asks or tell you to say anything except the truth. The truth is always very easy to remember. Probably in most all cases, you will need to repeat your answer 2 to 3 times from start to finish with the" requests for admissions", "depositions" and on the stand. That's what tripped up the "liars" on the other side. Having to remember what they said the 2 times before. Going to court is maybe like sports in one way or more but there is always a winning team and always a loosing team. I know it always feels better when you are on the winning team. Shawn's was definitely the winning team and I'm sure there is no better feeling than walking away with a major win like this one! Thank you again Shawn

Posted by Rodger | March 26, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Employment issues

Shawn has answered question for me that has helped prepare me for a possible pending case with my employer because of Shawn I am now prepared for what might come I believe that his answers have put the law on my side, he is just a great person, thanks so much. Rodger

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Shawn B Alexander's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Rands

Real estate lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a highly respected practitioner by not only his fellow attorneys in his practice areas, but more importantly his clients. If you have any need for an excellent attorney in Real Estate, Land Use, Environmental Law, Business, Commercial law, Contracts, and Collections, call Shawn first"

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Kathleen Marshall

Real estate lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn amazes me with his ability to cut through the "window dressing" and get straight to the issue at hand. This skill permits him to deal with complex cases quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. I highly endorse him!"

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Judy Sternberg

Business lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is highly knowledgeable in his field."

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Stephanie Reyes

Business lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Alexander provides a much-needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Melissa Cefalu

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is clear from Shawn's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Aneeta Mishra

Unknown lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and recommend Attorney Alexander."

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Monty Donohew

Real estate lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Alexander often contributes excellent answers to questions posed on AVVO. His approach is always reasonable and practical. I endorse Mr. Alexander!"

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Jose Utzurrum

Libel and slander lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alexander provides helpful advice for the community."

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Steve Hoffman

Business lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alexander offers a wealth of experience, serving the lifecycle of client matters - litigative and transactional."

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Dwight Bickel

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a frequent and generous contributor to public questions on AVVO. I practice in real property. I have admired Mr. Alexander's explanations because his words are clear, his recommendations are legally accurate, and Shawn offers reasonable and practical solutions that often do not require hiring a lawyer."

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Dallas Norton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not know Shawn but have seen some of his posts on Avvo and find them to be well reasoned. I would certainly recommend that people reach out to him with their legal issues based on his intelligent comments."

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Steven Perrigo

Business lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, because if the level of knowledge and professionalism he displays on this forum."

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Debra Crawford

Child custody lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Possinger

Business lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn has an excellent reputation in the legal community for integrity and sound legal counsel. If you are in need of a lawyer for business matters in Whatcom County, definitely contact Shawn."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Marc Atas

Business lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.He is effective and dedicated to his clients. He is well respected by the legal community as well as the bench"

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H. Aalsberg

Business lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Shawn Alexander is one of America's Finest Lawyers, if you need the best in representation call him, you won't be disappointed. I endorse him!"

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Scottie Leming

Business lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."

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William Fitch

Business lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. This lawyer provides excellent advice on AVVO and is a solid member of the legal community."

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Susan Pniewski

Business lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge base is impressive."

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Judy Sternberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Pirnke

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Stephanie Reyes

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Melissa Cefalu

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Aneeta Mishra

Workers compensation lawyer

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Monty Donohew

Estate planning lawyer

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Jose Utzurrum

Litigation lawyer

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Steve Hoffman

Business lawyer

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Dallas Norton

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Perrigo

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Debra Crawford

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Jeffrey Possinger

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Rahul Aggarwal

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Marc Atas

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Association

2024

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Association

2023

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Assoication

2022

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Association

2021

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Assoication

2020

Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Association

2019

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2019

Best Attorney BEST OF BELLINGHAM 2019, Cascadia Weekly

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo.com

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Client' Choice, Avvo.com

2013

Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Top Contributor Award, Avvo.com

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2010

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2009

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2004

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

1996

National Dean's List, Phi Theta Kappa

1996

Thomas Henry Huxley Award, Huxley College of Envirnmental Studies

1989

Forklift Safety & Accident Prevention, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

1985

Energy Efficient Resdential Construction, Energy Business Association of Washington

1982

Shelter Survey Technician, Federal Emergency Managment Agency

1982

Certified Engineering Technician, National Institue for the Certicifcation of Engineering Technicians

1981

Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

1980

Traffic Flagging Course, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Shawn Alexander Attorney at Law

2009 - 2023

Attorney, Cascade Creditor's Service

2000 - 2009

Contract Attorney, Advanced Financial Services

1977 - 1983

Combat Engineer, Washington Army National Guard

Associations

2013 - Present

San Juan County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Lummi Tribal Bar Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney and Counselor at Law

1995 - Present

Phi Kappa Phi

Member

1996 - 2000

Phi Alpha Delta

Marshall

Sample of Legal Cases

Construction Defect Claim

Settled

Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. v Emil Bjornsson / Master Pull LLC

Claim Denied

Traffic Ticket

Dismissal

Writ of Replevin

Successful

Gary Griggs,holly Griggs,& Timothy O'Marra, Apps.

Sucessful Appeal

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Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Western Washington University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1994

Whatcom Community College

A.A.S.

1982

Skagit Valley College

A.T.A

Speaking Engagements

2013

Money Smart Week DIY Wills & Estate Planning

2013

KJR 95.7 FM

Legal Commentary

Publications

2009

What will Make You Happy What will Make You Happy

Languages

English

Activity

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