Sean Adam Russel

Sean Adam Russel

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 21 years

Litigation Lawyer at Yakima, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Agriculture

120 N. Naches Ave., Yakima, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore

120 N. Naches Ave., Yakima, WA, 98901-2757

Stokes Lawrence

1420 5th Ave, Suite 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Sean Adam Russel's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2009

Mr. Russel represented me as tenant in residential lease dispute.

Mr. Russel represented me as tenant in a residential lease dispute. I rented an apartment in Kirkland, WA and had to vacate early. The landlord was filing a claim for remaining months rent due, and was unwilling to allow me to sublet to others. Mr. Russel did an excellent job from the very start e...xplaining my various legal options and potential outcomes. In the end, Mr. Russel worked with the landlords attorney to settle before a claim was filed. I was very pleased with the settlement, and probably saved a lot of money in the process. I found him to be very knowledgeable in this area, honest, and an excellent negotiator. He communicates clearly and concisely, and his style is cordial and confident. His billing rate and time tracking were also reasonable. I strongly recommend him for anyone looking for representation in lease dispute.

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Sean Adam Russel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jaime Cuevas

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Millstein

Litigation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is an outstanding attorney."

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Seth Millstein

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Thompson

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2024

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Shareholder, Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore

2007 - 2009

, Ahlers & Cressman PLLC

2004 - 2007

, Todd & Wakefield, PS

Associations

2018 - Present

Yakima Valley Ski and Snowboard Club

Board Member

2016 - Present

Fresh Hop Group

Board Member

2010 - Present

Yakima County Bar Association

Member

The Seasons Performance Hall

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Woodinville v. Northshore United Church of Christ, et al.

Decided in favor of Defendants

Seattle Housing and Resource Effort, et al. v. City of Woodinville, 139 Wn. App. 639, 162 P.3d 427 (2006)

Decision Pending - Washington Supreme Court

Mercer Island Citizens For Fair Process, App. vs. Tent City 4, Et Al., Resps.

Decision in favor of defendants was upheld

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Education

2003

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

WSBA 17th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar

Agriculture and Water Rights Issues in TEDRA Litigation

2019

WSBA Trust and Estate Litigation CLE

Case Law Updates

2017

Estate Planning: A How-To Guide

Who Is the Fiduciary?

2017

A Statewide Perspective on Trust and Estate Litigation: The Bench and the Experts Weigh In

TEDRA in Washington — Multi-County Review of Procedures

2016

Fall Probate and Trust Seminar: Updates, Planning, and Disputes,

Trust and Estate Disputes – TEDRA

2015

Guidance From the Bench: The 12th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar

The Duties of a Fiduciary in Washington State - Pitfalls and Practice Pointers

2015

CLE

Trusts 101

2014

Washington Grower's League Annual Meeting

Farm Labor Contractor Law Issues

2014

Washington Grower's League Annual Meeting

Wage and Hour Issues in Agriculture

2014

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Determining if Spouse's Elective Share Is a Reasonable Option

2014

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Litigating the Case in Probate Court

2013

akima County Bar Association

An Introduction to Fiduciary Duties

2008

Associated General Contractors of Washington

Good Documentation Practice and Maintaining Customer Relations

2008

Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington

Lien and Bond Issues

2008

Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington

Requirements for Filing Lien and Bond Claims in Washington

Publications

2008

Associated General Contractors of Washington Cornerstone Magazine Washington’s Stop Notice: An Effective Hammer in the Contractors Tool Chest when Progress Payments are Delinquent

Languages

English

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