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John A Kesler III

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Avvo Rating8.3
  • Olympia, WA
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About John

Business, Real Property & Personal Injury

John knows the key to being a successful lawyer is meticulous preparation at all stages of litigation. John has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of matters in his legal career and has achieved successful results in jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and on motions. John applies the same focus and intensity to all of his cases whether the case is a wrongful death jury trial or a relatively simple transactional matter. “The most important case to each of my clients is their own case,” John says.

Practice areas

LitigationBusinessReal estatePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 25%

  2. Real estate: 25%

  3. Business: 25%

  4. Litigation: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

910 Lakeridge Way SW
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Bean, Gentry, Wheeler & Peternell, PLLC

910 Lakeridge Way SW
Olympia, WA, 98502

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ORActive201111/03/2019
WAActive200711/05/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyBean, Gentry, Wheeler & Peternell, PLLC2013 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Oregon State Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Rotary Club of West OlympiaTreasurer2010 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Arizona State University - Sandra Day O'Connor College of LawJ.D.2007
Indiana University - Kelley School of BusinessB.S.2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
March CLE Luncheon - Litigation Tool Box Part 3Taking Depositions of Experts2015

Reviews

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Review John Kesler

Excellent counsel for real estate law

Posted by SaraThu Jun 26 2014

Mr. Kesler came highly recommended by another attorney to help me resolve a boundary line resolution stemming from an adverse possession matter on a property I purchased in 2012, not discovering the defect until May 2013. I hired Mr Kesler in November 2013 when I realized I could not resolve this matter effectively without legal representation. Mr. Kesler was patient, highly knowledgeable, and intelligent- explaining things in terms I could understand and always communicating updates. Mr Kesler even won over the opposing party and resolved the matter in a mutually satisfying manner, all while working tirelessly to protect my interests.

Ambrose Property Group Formation

Posted by anonymousMon Jul 25 2011

John handled the formation of my commercial real estate firm in 2008. John developed organizational documents, reviewed bank loan documents, considered the various strucutures, and worked with accountants to form the ideal company structure. Throughout this process, John had a vested interest in the long term success of Ambrose.

Attorney endorsements

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Jerry Gray, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John has a great reputation in the legal community and is an experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Patrick Rawnsley, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known John for nearly his entire career and I find him to be a highly effective litigator. He is diligent and dedicated to his clients. He is pragmatic and takes a common sense approach to litigation so as to avoid creating unrealistic expectations for his clients. I would highly recommend John to represent any of my clients if that need were to arise.

Jonathan Sprouffske, Probate Attorney on May 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. John is a very dedicated and highly ethical attorney. It is a pleasure to work with(and against) him on cases. He is a true asset to the Thurston County Legal Community.

Megan Card, Family Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Kesler is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. Mr. Kesler is also involved in his community and the local bar association. As a leader in his areas of practice, Mr. Kesler was asked to present a continuing legal education seminar on depositions of expert witnesses which was informative and well-attended. In my opinion, Mr. Kesler is a superb attorney.

Ryan White, Real estate Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

John is an effective and reliable attorney, with a great deal of practical litigation experience. He is a great advocate for his clients, while maintaining a personable manner with clients and opposing counsel.

Hannah McDonald, Business Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Kesler is a fabulous attorney. He has years of litigation experience, and works diligently and tirelessly for all of his clients.

Shane O'Rourke, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse John. I have known John for a number of years and he is the consummate professional. John is also a great guy and an active member of his community. I would be happy to recommend him to anyone in need of representation.

Stephen Manning

John was born to be a lawyer. He is exceptionally smart and knows whether to settle or to take a case to trial. Either way, he is a strong advocate for his clients.

Trevor Zandell, Litigation Attorney on Aug 1, 2011
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Kesler on a variety of cases. He has the measured judgment to know when his clients should settle and the wherewithal to persuade them. Where settlement is not possible or not in his client's best interests, he has the skills to successfully try the case. He is not one to back down from a fight. Mr. Kesler is a class act and I would hire him as my own attorney.

Robbi Kesler, Native peoples law Attorney on Jul 28, 2011
Relationship: Family member

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