Theresa Petrey

Theresa Petrey

4.4
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 19 years

Probate Lawyer at Ellensburg, WA
Practice Areas: Probate

PO Box 1650, Ellensburg, WA

About Theresa

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Probate 100%

My practice has included many cases where I have represented heirs in difficult cases where the existing or former personal representatives have acted in bad faith or have failed to timely carry out their duties. I have also provided assistance to many out of state named personal representatives and trustees.

20 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 330-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Theresa Petrey, PLLC

PO Box 1650, Ellensburg, WA, 98926

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Theresa Petrey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Tom | January 27, 2011 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

She can do it all, very well!!

We used Theresa for a complicated RE solution, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and creating our Trust. Theresa was very helpful easing the worry we had connected to each situation. Our trust in her has allowed her to branch out to other fields of legal practice and we have the utmost faith that next time we com...e to her our needs will be completely satisfied. Thanks Theresa, great jobs.

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Theresa Petrey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Asa LaMusga

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Theresa is an excellent advocate for her clients, and uses her wealth of experience to assist each of her clients in resolving their legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Gieszler

Probate lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Theresa is a very knowledgeable and hard working attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Devra Hermosilla

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Theresa Petrey clearly cares about her clients. While she advocates strongly for their needs and desires, she appears to approach her cases with the entire family's well-being in mind, which helps achieve cost-savings and creative solutions."

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Stella Pederson

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Jonas Hemenway

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

1997

CALI award for excellence-American Legal History, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Volunteer Attorney (Flooding cases), ABA/FEMA Disaster Legal Assistance Program - ABA Young Lawyers Division (Oregon and Washington)

2006 - 2020

Attorney, The Law Office of Theresa Petrey, PLLC

2003 - 2003

JD Corporate Contract Manager, Aegon USA

2003 - 2006

President, Acting Festival Coordinator, Co-Founder, Ellensburg Film Festival

2003 - 2005

Secretary, Board Member, Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties

Associations

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Member

2008 - Present

Kittitas County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2017

Agricultural and Rural Issues Caucus-Washington State Democratic Central Committee

Chair

2009 - 2011

Kittitas County Bar Association

Treasurer

2008 - 2009

Yakama Nation Tribal Bar

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

False allegation that my client violated a domestic violence protection order

Dismissal of Charge

Dismissal of Violation of Domestic Violence Protection Order Charge

Dismissal of Charge

Dismissal of Allegation that a Protection Order was violated

Dismissed for lack of Probable Cause

False allegation that Defendant violated a Protection Order

Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict

Father of Child sought full custody of child based on very old criminal history of my Client , the mother of the Child

Mother remained as primary residential parent and a reasonable parenting plan was put into place based on the Mother and Child's residence on the east coast.

Probate case with TEDRA settlement to transfer estate in full to committed intimate partner

Transfer to non-heir per the family's wishes.

Brought action to remove PR and disqualify attorney

Very favorable settlement outcome for my client.

Full Intervention Probate

Probate closed, client has been able to pay off his bills, and, now has a regular income and medical care.

Flood Damage case

near six figure settlement for my client

Realignment of Domestic Violence Petition

Original petition denied, parties realigned.

Construction Law Collections Case

settlement agreement for over half of judgment amount

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Education

1997

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of California - Davis

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Washington State Association of Senior Centers 2011 Conference Strategies for Seniors Facing Insolvency

2011

Kittitas County Senior Resource Network Meeting

Bankruptcy, insolvency and Collections for Senior Citizens

2009

Health and Wellness Fair

Durable Power of Attorney and Veteran's Benefits

2007

Kittitas County Senior Resource Network Meeting

Domestic Partnerships

Languages

English

Activity

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