Welcome to Johannessen Law, PLLC. We are a full-service family and civil litigation, and trust and estate planning firm located in West Seattle and serving all of King County, Pierce County, Snohomish, and Thurston Counties.
Your Problem, Our Priority
There is a fundamental truth about litigation – nobody goes to a lawyer on their best day. People seek counsel for their divorce, protection order, or lawsuit when something is very wrong. While a lot of firms will entice prospective clients with buzz words such as “attention to detail,” “hands-on,” or “team-oriented” to describe their lawyers and their approach, buzz words mean little without context. These buzzwords have to be contextualized with your specific case. Every case is different and requires a different approach.
Primary Practice Areas
Family Law
Johannessen Law is ready to help you navigate the complexities of family law. We can help you with a wide range of family law matters.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation encompasses a wide array of fields, from contract disputes to personal injury and debt collection.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence litigation is just as emotionally charged as other types of family law but also includes a fear component.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR may be able to help you cut down on the cost of your case by reducing discovery and trial costs. Johannessen Law can help you determine if ADR is right for your case and get you through the process.
Estate Planning
Whether you are preparing your first Will, or revising an existing Will following a divorce, the death of a loved one, or a change in your wishes, the process can be emotionally challenging.
Estate Administration
Estate Administration can mean handling probate, which is the process by which a court makes a determination if a Will is valid and then overseeing distribution of assets, or trust administration, which is similar but not immediately subject to court filings.
Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney
Often near the end of life or as a result of a severe injury or illness, people become unable to manage their own finances and medical decisions.
Need A Lawyer?
We are here to give you an unvarnished and honest assessment of your case, and to get you focused on what is important. That is our mission.
Your Lawyers
Ellery Johannessen
Lawyer
Ellery Johannessen is the owner and Principal of Johannessen Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on all manner of domestic relations and general civil litigation from pleading through trial.
Stephanie Johannessen
Lawyer
Stephanie A. Johannessen has experience representing clients in Washington and Maryland. Stephanie’s practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, and real estate.