Atty. Paul Tonella
Paul Tonella practices in Keller Rohrback's business and estate planning group, where he represents individuals, families, and businesses in tax and general legal matters. He brings a wide range of experience in entity formation, contracts, purchases and sales of companies, personalized estate planning and probate and trust administration.
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Paul Tonella is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (1989). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Tonella practices in Keller Rohrback's business and estate planning group, where he represents individuals, families, and businesses in tax and general legal matters
- He brings a wide range of experience in entity formation, contracts, purchases and sales of companies, personalized estate planning and probate and trust administration
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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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