Daniel K. Walk

Daniel K. Walk

also known as Dan

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 8 years

Probate Lawyer at Puyallup, WA
Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate, Estate Planning

102 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Although I handle standard, non-contested, probate matters, I also regularly handle contested matters as well. In Washington, you might hear this referred to as probate or "TEDRA" litigation, and I handle these cases with a proven record of success.

40%
Real Estate 40%

I handle litigation matters involving real estate. This often involves claims of adverse possession and/or various forms of easements, but whatever the real estate need is, I can handle it.

40%
Estate Planning 20%

I handle the estate planning needs for my clients including wills, powers of attorney, health care directives (living wills), community property agreements, and trusts. I can also help you craft unique solutions to avoid the standard plans.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Allen Walk & Scott, PLLC

102 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98371

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Daniel K. Walk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Probate

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Handled an estate matter

I hired Dan Walk to assist me with an estate matter following the death of my father. During our initial consultation, I immediately knew he was the right person to represent my interests, He was very knowledgeable and communicated exactly the best way to approach the matter. I obtained the full ...settlement I was entitled to from my dad’s estate. I am very satisfied with the outcome and appreciated Dan’s expertise and professionalism.

Posted by Gina | December 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

Daniel Walk was a great help with probate for my father's estate. He was patient to answer all of my many, many questions. I appreciate his knowledge and expertise at getting it rolling and closed.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Thank you!

I hired Dan for estate planning and to consult on a contested probate within the family. His expertise and advice has been invaluable. We will definitely use him for future needs.

Posted by Scott | July 07, 2020 | Probate

Appreciate the time and honesty

I reached out to Dan to chat with him about my dad’s estate and probate options. Dan took the time to talk to me about the documents we had and what they meant for our options. We didn’t end up hiring an attorney because it turned out that we didn’t need one but it would have been Dan if we did.

Posted by Mike | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Outstanding attorney, excellent service

My wife and I were executors for a rather difficult estate. There were issues with the heirs, property boundary disputes, unauthorized people on the property - it was a mess! Thank goodness we had Daniel Walk on our side! He had the perfect mix of firmness, diplomacy and negotiating skills to reso...lve issues and handle the toughest surprises. He is very capable attorney and I always felt confident for a good outcome. Mr. Walk is an excellent communicator. When we needed to make a decision, he gave us what we needed (options, expected outcomes, etc.) to make the best choices. He listened to our concerns, and made sure they were resolved. I always knew what was happening, and what to expect. Thanks to Mr. Walk's skills, the estate settled in far less time, and with a far better outcome, than anyone ever thought it would. Some examples- Just after we were appointed, one of the neighbors took a bulldozer to the 60-year old fence and cleared about 40 feet of the estate property. Mr. Walk got my urgent phone call early in the morning and had the cease-and-desist order out within hours. Another time, we were under a tight deadline to complete the house sale, and some of the heirs were balking. Mr. Walk hosted a conference call and was able to negotiate agreement among the parties and we were able to sell the property without delay. A few days before the house closed, we had to deal with an unauthorized trailer and unauthorized people on the property. Again, Mr. Walk got it resolved in time for the closing. A special thank you to Susan K. Toma, Mr. Walk's legal assistant. She was invaluable in handling the preparation and background work that is essential to success. I highly recommend this attorney!

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Daniel K. Walk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Wittner

Probate lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is an excellent litigation, real estate, and probate attorney. I endorse him."

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Kathleen Pierce

Litigation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, hard working and dedicated to his clients."

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Tanner Olson

Probate lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Daniel on numerous matters and he has always been prompt in his communication with his clients. I endorse Daniel."

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Bryon Guymon

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shad McOmber

Probate lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Dan. He is a hard working lawyer with clear attention to detail."

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Elizabeth Thompson

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Daniel Walk as an attorney. He is highly skilled at litigation and at solving disputes, often thinking outside the box to reach solutions that benefit his clients. He is aggressive when necessary, but never loses sight of what is in the best interest of his clients. His clients are guaranteed to have a strong, skilled advocate, no matter the situation."

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Inge Fordham

Real estate lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dan on numerous matters. I continue to be impressed by his level of skill and commitment to client service."

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Robert Sears

Real estate lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dan! Dan's a sharp, meticulous lawyer who serves his clients in the best way possible and has since the time I've known him always been accountable to those who trust him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Nelson Allen Walk & Scott, PLLC

2018 - 2023

Partner, Morton McGoldrick, PLLC

2016 - 2018

Law Clerk & Attorney, Dickson Frohlich PS

2014 - 2015

Legal Extern, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

Associations

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Estate of Lee LaBrash

Prevailed - reduced requested judgment of $3m against an estate to less than $150k.

Spelman, et al. v. Gobeli, et al.

Prevailed and upheld on appeal - confirming and retaining my clients' easement rights

In Re Estate of Mark Lester Besola

Prevailed and upheld on appeal (Supreme Court denied review) - successfully obtained the dismissal of all claims against my client and obtained a substantial award of costs and fees against the opposing party.

Mounthaven LLC v. Richard Cooper

Prevailed - Obtained the disputed area of land and obtained an award of costs and attorneys' fees.

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Education

N/A

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Washington, Tacoma campus

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Speaking Engagements

2019

Cover Your Assets

Estate Planning and Probate Basics

Publications

2018

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Updates to Chapter 14, Part X: Forfeiture of Real Estate Contracts

Languages

English

Activity

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