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Dainen N Penta
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Dainen develops and implements creative legal solutions for individual and business clients. He has successfully handled and resolved appeals, bankruptcy, collections, common interest communities (condominium and homeowner associations), consumer protection, debtor-creditor, housing, foreclosure and foreclosure prevention, probate and trust, real estate, and tax matters. Dainen listens deeply to understand client needs and objectives. His goal is to help clients find a way to move forward, even when the legal (or emotional) landscape is murky.
Dainen is an experienced organizational and community leader and has held numerous local, state, and national leadership positions, including service on the board of NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association). He is a past President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW), the Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (WYLD), and the LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Washington (QLaw Association). Dainen is a prolific writer and speaker and contributes regularly to legal, industry, and community groups including the Community Association Institute (CAI) and its regional affiliates.
Dainen's professional excellence was recognized by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine which selected him as a "Rising Star" consecutively from 2010-2016, a selective honor reserved for the top 2.5% of Washington lawyers under 40. He is rated 10.0 by Avvo.
Dainen holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (now known as Lewis and Clark Law School), where he received a Certificate in Federal Tax Law. He received an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law, where he focused on corporate tax minimization and wealth preservation. Dainen holds a B.A. from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, receiving a dual major in International Studies and French (departmental honors in French). He was an exchange student at the prestigious Université de Provence Aix-Marseille 1 in Aix-en-Provence, France, completing coursework in European economic history and an immersion program for advanced non-native French speakers.
Dainen grew up in Longview, Washington and has lived in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima, returning to the greater Portland metropolitan area in 2022 to be close to family. In his free time, Dainen enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, and backcountry camping.
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
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Dainen N Penta's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2009
professional, easy going
Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2008
Client Review
Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens of thousands of dollars.
Posted by Doug | March 31, 2008
A Great Attorney who actually returns your call.
I have worked with Dainen for about 9 months now on my case and he has helped me with all aspects of my case when my original attorney failed to return calls or do what he actually stated he would do. Dainen made this difficult time in my life much easier and is still helping me today with my case. I...
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2007
Client Review
Excellent lawyer. Worked with me and my husband on bankruptcy and really understands what the procedure is about. Drove 2 hours to be at our hearing with us because we requested. Responds to questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2007
Great Help in a Difficult Time
He was kind and compassionate during a very difficult period in my life. He kept me informed at all stages of my case and was open to suggestions and answered all my questions with clear direct answers. I felt he was my advocate and guide. I have given his name to friends who have needed legal advice...
Dainen N Penta's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Dainen for approximately a decade. We are in different areas of law, and he has always been very responsive and helpful when I go to him with questions. He is very active in the legal community and a good person to have in my Rolodex (so-to-speak). I endorse this lawyer."
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"I have known Dainen for many years and I am happy to recommend clients to him for his knowledge and exceptional professionalism as well as his compassion for his clients. His sense of humor is just a bonus. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Dainen is a great source of information, and is amazingly active in giving back to the community."
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"Dainen is an intelligent, skilled, and personable attorney. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in the practice of law, and a pleasure to carry on a conversation with. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer!"
"Dainen is an open-minded, intelligent problem-solver who understands the needs of his clients. I highly recommend Dainen to meet the needs of community associations."
"Dainen is an experienced, knowledgeable, and competent attorney. I am happy to have had the opportunity to discuss legal and practice issues with him. He is very capable and I would not hesitate to refer clients to him for business or real estate matters. I happily endorse him."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have consulted with Dainen in a debt matter related to a client. Dainen was generous with his time and clearly knowledgeable about available legal avenues. He is an exceptional professional."
"Dainen guides his clients smoothly through bankruptcy. He has the experience, perseverance and attitude needed to fully support his clients in tough times. Other attorneys often seek out Dainen when they have a complex bankruptcy question. He has the uniqiue ability to address difficult questions calmly, practically and nonjudgmentally. I have referred many cases to Dainen."
"Dainen is a master at helping his clients navigate the bankruptcy process. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any friend or family member who was in need of debt relief."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine (formerly Washington Law and Politics Magazine)
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Star of the Quarter, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics
2010
Nominee, 2010 Outstanding Mentor of the Year, King County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
2009
Random Acts of Professionalism Award, Washington State Bar Association
2007
WSBA Leadership Institute Fellow, Washington State Bar Association
2000
Oregon Law Foundation Scholarship, Oregon Law Foundation
2000
Bill & Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship of the Equity Foundation, Equity Foundation
1997
Outstanding Graduating Senior, French, Whitworth College
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Senior Attorney, Navigate Law Group
2020 - 2023
Staff Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
2019 - 2020
Executive Director, Center For Justice (fiscal sponsor of Spokane Riverkeeper)
2013 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Leahy McLean Fjelstad
2011 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Condominium Law Group, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, McKisson, Sargent & Oliason, PS
2008 - 2010
Partner/Member, Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC
2004 - 2006
Managing Attorney - Pacific Northwest, Jacoby & Meyers
2004 - 2013
Principal, Dainen N. Penta, Attorney at Law
2003 - 2003
Title Researcher, Cowlitz County Title Company
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
Associations
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionFellow
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Asian Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2005 - Present
QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember - Standing Committee on Law Students (SCOLS)
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionVice Chair, Self Insurers and Risk Managers Committee
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionVice Chair - Business Litigation Committee
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionVice Chair - Title Insurance Litigation Committee
2012 - 2013
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionTIPS Leadership Academy
2010 - 2011
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionPresident-Elect
2009 - 2012
Vietnamese American Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2009 - 2012
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionBoard of Trustees; 2011-2012 President
2009 - 2010
American Bar AssociationYLD Liaison to SOGI Commission
2008 - 2009
QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of WashingtonPresident
2007 - 2008
Korean American Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2007 - 2010
WSBA Professionalism CommitteeMember
2007 - 2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2006 - 2011
Greater Seattle Business AssociationMember
2004 - 2012
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor SectionMember
2003 - 2004
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mr. & Mrs. Debtor (names confidential) v. Chicago Title Insurance Co.
Title company removed unrecorded judgment lien from title report.
Education
2002
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M.
2001
Lewis & Clark - Northwestern School of Law
J.D.
1997
Whitworth College
B.A. w/departmental honors
Speaking Engagements
2013
CA Day 2013
Basic Collections Concepts for Community Associations
2012
Access to Justice & Bar Leaders Conference
Plenary Session
2009
Lincoln on Professionalism
Lincoln on Professionalism
2008
PSALA Achieving Diversity Seminar
Achieving Diversity - Panel Discussion
2008
Gonzaga Law Building Bridges Week
Bar Leaders Panel
2007
WAMBAC Statewide Diversity Conference
The Nuts and Bolts of Solo Practice
2007
Seattle U. and University of Washington OUTLAWS Seminar Series
Family Planning and Family Law for GLBT Clients
2006
2006 Conference of National Latino/a Law Student Association
Collaboration Among Washington's Minority Bar Associations
Publications
2014
WSCAI Journal
What to Do When an Owner Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
2012
WYLD De Novo
President's Column
2011
WYLD De Novo
President's Column
2009
Bar Leader Magazine (ABA)
Strength in Numbers: Special-Focus Bars Partner With Larger Bars - and Grow
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
The Good and Bad of BAPCPA's Changes
2008
Washington State Bar News
Practical Tips to Increase Professionalism
2007
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
QLaw Enjoys Second Successful Year
2006
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
QLaw Keeps the Ball Rolling
1999
Oregon State Bar: Connections
Reflections on the 1999 ABA Annual Meeting
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file bankruptcy after my divorce that has a hold harmless clause
10 Jan 2009
Q&A
Single mom $21,000. in debt on disability...should I file B.K.?
07 Nov 2008
Q&A
Can I keep my condo if I file for bankruptcy
17 Oct 2008