Atty. Jay A. Riffkin

Atty. Jay A. Riffkin

Jay A. Riffkin is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, closely held businesses and 2 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay A. Riffkin at a glance

Jay A. Riffkin is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (2010), Alaska (2011), and New York (2016). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Washington (B.A. Political, 2004). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay A. Riffkin is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, closely held businesses and 2 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Jay practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Jay A. Riffkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay A. Riffkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jay A. Riffkin is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay A. Riffkin

Where is Jay A. Riffkin's law office located?
Jay A. Riffkin's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay A. Riffkin handle?
Jay A. Riffkin focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Jay A. Riffkin practiced law?
Jay A. Riffkin has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Jay A. Riffkin go to law school?
Jay A. Riffkin earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Political, 2004).
How can I contact Jay A. Riffkin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 2009
B.A. Political
University of Washington
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2010
Alaska
Admitted: 2011
New York
Admitted: 2016

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