Atty. Peter B. Dolan
Peter joined ELM in 2016 and works in the litigation and business practice groups. His work focuses on assisting a broad range of clients in a variety of business and litigation matters.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Peter B. Dolan at a Glance
Peter B. Dolan is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (2014) and Idaho (2018). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter B. Dolan
- Peter joined ELM in 2016 and works in the litigation and business practice groups
- His work focuses on assisting a broad range of clients in a variety of business and litigation matters
- During law school, Peter externed at Open Door Legal Services with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission and later interned with a law firm in Spokane
- Before joining ELM, Peter worked as Staff Counsel to the Washington State Senate in Olympia analyzing statutes and administrative regulations, providing legal research and analysis, and helping to draft legislation in key policy areas
Practice Areas Explained
Peter B. Dolan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Dolan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business Formation in Seattle
Peter B. Dolan is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Washington →
Trusts in Seattle
Peter B. Dolan is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter B. Dolan is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Seattle
Peter B. Dolan is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Washington →
Civil Litigation in Seattle
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter B. Dolan is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Peter B. Dolan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter B. Dolan's practice in the field of formation, trusts, business, estate litigation, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter B. Dolan brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington and Idaho, Peter B. Dolan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, trusts, and business, Peter B. Dolan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Peter B. Dolan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Peter B. Dolan Handles in Seattle
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter B. Dolan has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter B. Dolan directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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