Jeffrey Nielsen |

Gordon Thomas Honeywell, LLP

Jeffrey Nielsen | Gordon Thomas Honeywell, LLP

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BIOGRAPHY
Following his undergraduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, Jeff attended law school in Boston, Massachusetts. During his time in law school, Jeff served as the vice president of the New England chapter of the American Constitution Society. He then returned home to finish his legal education at Seattle University School of Law.

His current areas of practice include all types of estate planning, probates and post death trust administration, elder law, guardianships, and court supervised trusts. Additionally, Jeff serves as a court appointed Court Visitor/Guardian ad Litemin guardianship and probate matters across the South Puget Sound, having been appointed in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties. These experiences give him a unique perspective when dealing with elder law, guardianship, and probate matters across multiple jurisdictions. Jeff also presents on topics around guardianship and probates to local and state bar associations.

Jeff takes pride in bringing a smile to practice of law and creating practical solutions that minimize conflict, preserve family assets, and keep families focused on their goals and desired outcomes.

When not spending time or traveling with his wife and son, Jeff is an avid fisherman and enjoys taking in the many outdoor experiences that are unique to the Pacific Northwest.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2013

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2010
Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s List
NCAA DIII Academic All-Conference Team

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 2013 to Present
Elder Law Section, 2013 to Present

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Guardianship Committee, 2018 to Present

King County Bar Association
American Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Law Office of A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S., 2013-2022
Law Office of Olson, Zabriskie, Inc., 2011-2013
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Rule 9 Intern, 2012-2013

Panelist/presenter, Washington State Bar Association Elder Law CLE
Updates on the implementation of RCW 11.130 in Washington State

Presenter, 21st Annual Guardianship Seminar Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
Pointers and Pitfalls in the Practice of Other Protective Arrangements

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Title 11 Court Visitor (formerly Guardian ad litem)
Court Visitor in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Tacoma, Washington
Volunteer Legal Services Committee Board Member

Pierce County AIDS Foundation, Tacoma, Washington
Pro-bono Legal Services in the areas of Estate Planning and Guardianship.

Tacoma Pierce County Pro-Bono Wills Clinics, Tacoma, Washington
Pro-Bono Legal Services regarding Trust, Estate, and Probate issues.

Washington State Pro-Bono Honor Roll
From 2014 to Present