Atty. Nicholas Roy Glancy

Atty. Nicholas Roy Glancy

Nick joined ELM in 2022 after serving as the Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and University Counsel at Seattle Pacific University for nine years. Prior to that, Nick worked in private practice as a corporate tax attorney for six years.

Seattle Seattle 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Roy Glancy at a glance

Nicholas Roy Glancy is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on estate planning, tax, and education. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2006) and Washington (2014). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and Seattle Pacific University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nick joined ELM in 2022 after serving as the Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and University Counsel at Seattle Pacific University for nine years
  • Prior to that, Nick worked in private practice as a corporate tax attorney for six years
  • Nick has perspective both as in-house and external legal counsel, and has worked in both for-profit and non-profit contexts
  • In addition to working as an attorney and an administrator, Nick has also been an educator, having taught high school math and a college course on criminal law
  • When not working, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Roy Glancy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Roy Glancy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Tax Law

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Nicholas Roy Glancy

Where is Nicholas Roy Glancy's law office located?
Nicholas Roy Glancy's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Roy Glancy handle?
Nicholas Roy Glancy focuses on estate planning, tax, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Nicholas Roy Glancy practiced law?
Nicholas Roy Glancy has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Nicholas Roy Glancy go to law school?
Nicholas Roy Glancy earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Nicholas Roy Glancy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Seattle Pacific University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
Washington
Admitted: 2014

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