Roger Thomas Dunaway

Roger Thomas Dunaway

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Roger

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

I am accepting new clients

39 years

50%
Real Estate 50%

I am accepting new clients.

39 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 21 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2004

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 23 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

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Roger Thomas Dunaway's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Brad | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Responsive, knowledgeable, efficient

I employed Roger to guide us through the sale of our home as an unrepresented Seller in the residential real estate transaction. I found him to be very knowledgeable and informative about all the required documents, disclosures and the overall real estate selling process. Additionally, he was VERY ...responsive & efficient with communication and conscious of keeping things streamlined to avoid unnecessary charges for legal services. We saved thousands in realtor fees using Roger's experience and legal expertise and would highly recommend his counsel for people looking for legal representation in real estate transactions.

Posted by Renee | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Incredibly responsive and helpful

Roger was amazing! We needed a lawyer pretty quickly for a real estate transaction because we weren't using a realtor to purchase property. Out of 4 lawyers I called in a row, he answered immediately. He was knowledgeable and helped us each step of the way being incredibly thorough and responsive.... I highly recommend Roger and would definitely hire him again.

Posted by Steve | April 19, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation

Great trustworthy and professional attorney

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Roger for about 10 years now. From the time he helped setup a few business’s and partnership agreements, to most recently his help with another lease negotiation for a different venture. The two most impressive traits is his ability to explain in very plain eng...lish, the matter at hand, cutting through the legalese and having it all make sense; And also he will think of and through scenarios that hadn’t even remotely crossed your mind...which of course is the sign of a good attorney. I highly recommend Roger for help and advice in legal matters and also look forward to working with him throughout my future endeavors.

Posted by Teri | January 29, 2013

Would Highly Recommend - Straight forward, personable and very helpful!

Our firm recently worked with Roger Dunaway based on a referral from a close associate. We were not disappointed. Roger was very helpful, offered great market insight, and went out of his way to make sure that at the end of our meeting we had all of the answers we needed as well as a clear plan of ac...tion for moving forward. On issues that were out of his area of specialty, he was quick to offer reliable referrals, and available options on how to proceed. We found the overall experience to be pleasant. friendly, and an incredible value for our time and money. We are looking forward to our next opportunity to work with Roger. (Not something often said of lawyers!)

Posted by Kerri | May 18, 2011 | Partnership

Recommendation for Roger Dunaway - LLC Separation Agreement

My business partner and I had a Real Estate company that grew very quickly without a dissolution agreement in place among other things. I decided to to leave the organization and Roger did an excellent job researching the situation, advising me on appropriate action and then creating a separation a...greement that protected my interests. I really enjoyed working with him and will use Roger again.

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William Schemmel

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Dunaway on a number of structured settlement factoring matters and have found him to be competent, professional, and personable."

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Robert Ostrov

Business lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dunaway is extremely professional, bright, articulate and result-driven. Any client would be lucky to have Mr. Dunaway represent him/her."

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Matthew Eason

Business lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very intelligent, and comprehensive in his work."

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Matthew Bracy

Business lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure to work with Roger for years while I was General Counsel. He represented my company in Washington and Oregon. He was consistently thoughtful, prepared, diligent and thorough. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Stuart Ainsley

Real estate lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Roger for over fifteen years both personally and professional. I had the opportunity to work with him on various real estate and business matters when he served as general counsel for a local company. On those matters I found him to have a strong grasp on the legal issues. He was able to craft effective solutions that benefited our respective clients. I strongly recommend Roger."

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Simon Barnhart

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. High integrity, diligent, knowledgeable"

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Marlo DeLange

Real estate lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Roger on the purchase and sale of a business. Roger was friendly, responsive, and reasonable in his approach to find solutions so that our clients could reach a successful agreement. I endorse Roger's work and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again."

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Thomas Pedreira

Business lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked on a number of matters with Roger while we were in the same firm together. He probably knows more about structured settlements than any other lawyer in the State of Washington."

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Sally Lanham

Real estate lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Roger for more than 6 years and have worked with him in a couple of ways. I worked on a very large case that involved complex realestate matters. I also send ALL of my clients with real estate issues. He is practical and pragmatic. He also does not churn a case, he handles the matter in the most reasonable way."

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Rebecca White

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I regularly refer my clients to Roger for their business needs."

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Medora Marisseau

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Roger is a highly capable lawyer who I have had the privilege to practice with, albeit on opposing sides. He is very ethical and professional and finds practical solutions for his clients. I strongly endorse Roger. "

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Stuart Ainsley

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Simon Barnhart

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Marlo DeLange

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Thomas Pedreira

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Sally Lanham

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2003

Seattle Chapter Special Award, Commercial Real Estate Women

1991

President's Special Award, Kitsap County Washington Association of Realtors

1987

American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence, University of Puget Sound School of Law

1981

Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Administration and Affairs

Work Experience

2011 - 2019

Owner, Law Office of Roger T. Dunaway, PLLC

2004 - 2011

Of Counsel, Ater Wynne, LLP

2001 - 2004

Of Counsel, Mikkelborg Broz Wells & Fryer, PLLC

1998 - 2001

General Counsel, Intercontinental Investments Incorporated

Associations

2012 - Present

University of Washington School of Law (Entrepreneurial Law Clinic)

Volunteer Attorney

2004 - Present

Idaho State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Commerical Real Estate Women (Seattle)

Member

1987 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alvarez V. Keyes

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Education

1987

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)

1981

Indiana University

Master of Public Affairs (with highest honors)

1979

Indiana University

Bachelor of Science (with distinction)

Speaking Engagements

2014

UW Entrepreneurial Law Clinic & Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

Commercial Leasing

2014

National Association of Settlement Purchasers

Structured settlement transfers

2012

Weekly online chats Real Estate/ Landlord- Tenant law

2009

Washington State Chapter (Association of Corporate Counsel)

Commercial Leasing

2009

National Association of Settlement Purchasers

Structured Settlement Transfers

2008

National Association of Settlement Purchasers

Structured Settlement Transfers

2006

Commercial Real Estate Women Fall Seminar

New EPA Rule on All Appropriate Inquiries

2003

The Essentials of Civil Settlement Strategies

Structured Settlement Transfers

Publications

2006

Puget Sound Business Journal New cleanup law may protect property owners

Languages

English

Activity

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