Sean is a commercial litigator who represents privately held companies and their owners in matters arising from the production of agricultural crops, the use and ownership of real property, and shareholder disagreements. Sean also represents individuals in disputes involving trust and estate administration.
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2004 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore | 2013 - Present |
Attorney | Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore | 2010 - 2013 |
Ahlers & Cressman PLLC | 2007 - 2009 | |
Todd & Wakefield, PS | 2004 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Yakima Valley Ski and Snowboard Club | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
Fresh Hop Group | Board Member | 2016 - Present |
Yakima County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
The Seasons Performance Hall | Board Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Associated General Contractors of Washington Cornerstone Magazine | Washington’s Stop Notice: An Effective Hammer in the Contractors Tool Chest when Progress Payments are Delinquent | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of Oregon | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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WSBA 17th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar | Agriculture and Water Rights Issues in TEDRA Litigation | 2020 |
WSBA Trust and Estate Litigation CLE | Case Law Updates | 2019 |
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 | 2017 |
Fall Probate and Trust Seminar: Updates, Planning, and Disputes, | Trust and Estate Disputes – TEDRA | 2016 |
CLE | Trusts 101 | 2015 |
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Guidance From the Bench: The 12th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar | The Duties of a Fiduciary in Washington State - Pitfalls and Practice Pointers | 2015 |
The Probate Process From Start to Finish | Litigating the Case in Probate Court | 2014 |
The Probate Process From Start to Finish | Determining if Spouse's Elective Share Is a Reasonable Option | 2014 |
Washington Grower's League Annual Meeting | Wage and Hour Issues in Agriculture | 2014 |
Washington Grower's League Annual Meeting | Farm Labor Contractor Law Issues | 2014 |
akima County Bar Association | An Introduction to Fiduciary Duties | 2013 |
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington | Lien and Bond Issues | 2008 |
Associated General Contractors of Washington | Good Documentation Practice and Maintaining Customer Relations | 2008 |
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington | Requirements for Filing Lien and Bond Claims in Washington | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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City of Woodinville v. Northshore United Church of Christ, et al. | Decided in favor of Defendants |
Mercer Island Citizens For Fair Process, App. vs. Tent City 4, Et Al., Resps. | Decision in favor of defendants was upheld |
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 |
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Thu May 28 2009
Jaime Cuevas, Litigation Attorney on Feb 14, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Seth Millstein, Litigation Attorney on Mar 31, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Sean is an outstanding attorney.