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Todd S. Rayan
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Biography
Todd was born and raised in Rochester Washington and has spent his entire professional life serving the greater South Puget Sound and Southwest Washington areas. He graduated summa cum laude from Saint Martin’s University in 1995 with degrees in History and Political Science as well as a teaching certificate. He was a high school teacher and coach prior to attending law school and spent several years working in the restaurant industry. Todd graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2003 where he was a staff member and Editor of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice. Among his many volunteer activities during law school, Todd participated in the Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute and was named the 2001-2002 King County Bar Association Student Volunteer of the Year.
Todd joined the firm after graduating from Law School in 2003 and became a partner in 2006. His practice focuses on Estate Planning and Probate, Business, Corporate and Real Estate Transactions, Contract issues and Complex Civil Litigation, including Personal Injury. Todd is licensed to practice in all State courts of Washington as well as the Federal District Court of Western Washington. Todd is a past Secretary and Treasurer of the Lewis County Bar Association, has served as pro-tem judge, is an Adjunct Professor at Centralia College in the BASM program and is on the Board of Directors of the Historic Fox Theatre Renovation non-profit organization. In both 2012 and 2013 Todd was named by his peers as a Super Lawyer, the only attorney in Lewis County to be honored with this prestigious title.
In his time away from the office Todd enjoys playing golf, working in his yard and on home improvement projects and spending time outdoors enjoying the many activities the great Pacific Northwest has to offer. Todd also enjoys spending time with friends and family, including his wife Dani and their dogs Angus and Sara.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
30%
21 years
Car Accident
25%
21 years
Personal Injury
25%
21 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP Attorneys At Law
114 West Magnolia Street, Centralia, WA, 98531
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Todd S. Rayan's Reviews
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Posted by Paul | April 1, 2013
Real Estate Title Issue
Mr. Rayan resolved a thorny real estate title problem for me with exemplary promptness and efficiency. I recommend him highly.
Todd S. Rayan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Rayan is a very knowledgeable and dedicated injury attorney."
"Mr. Rayan is amazing attorney to work for and learn from, because his knowledge and experience is surpassed only by his passion and dedication to obtaining the best result for his clients. I endorse Todd Rayan."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd has the expierence and knowledge necessary to provide his clients with the best possible outcome. Todd is caring and dedicated. I highly recommend Todd."
"Todd spends countless hours just keeping up to date on all things related to estate planning. It is a deceptively intricate area of law. No lawyer should just "dabble" in estate planning, and Todd knows this. He really knows his stuff! I am an attorney, and I had Todd draft my estate planning documents, because I have a daughter with special needs and I wanted to make sure that she is properly provided for after my wife and I have passed away. Todd did a marvelous job of understanding our situation and drafting the estate plan that met our needs. I endorse him and his work without hesitation."
"Todd Rayan is a true litigator. He enjoys reading everything ever written about a subject--statutes, code, case law, articles, commentaries, and anything else he can find. His research pays big dividends for his clients and he is very effective in a courtroom. His clients like him and for good reason. I am pleased to endorse his work."
"I endorse Todd Rayan. I had the great pleasure of working opposite Mr. Rayan in a commercial dispute which settled prior to trial. Mr. Rayan was respectful, cooperative, and practical. In a profession seemingly replete with "bulldozer" litigators who care not for the clients' fees or economic outcome, Mr. Rayan's approach was refreshing."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Todd is a knowledgeable attorney, and it's always a pleasure to work with him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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
2004
Most Pro Bono Cases Honorable Mention, Lewis County Bar Association Legal Aid
2002
Student Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Centralia College
2003 - Present
Partner, Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP
Associations
2021 - Present
Washington State Association of JusticePublic Affairs Committee
2017 - Present
Washington State Association of JusticeEagle Member
2008 - Present
The Historic Fox Theatre RestorationBoard Member
Community Concerts
Board of Directors
2008 - 2008
Lewis County Bar AssociationPresident Elect
2007 - 2007
Lewis County Bar AssociationSecretary Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Bloor v. Fritz, 143 Wash.App. 718, 180 P.3d 805 (2008).
Trial Court Upheld on Appeal
Education
2003
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Saint Martin's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Planning Ahead Seminar
Estate Planning
2010
Twin Cities Rotary Club
Estate and Gift Tax Planning Under 2010 Sunset Provisions
2010
Centralia Rotary Club
Estate and Gift Tax Planning Under 2010 Sunset Provisions
Languages
English
Activity
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