Atty. Peter B. Dolan

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.

Seattle Seattle 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (206) 814-8076 Email

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Dolan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Peter B. Dolan is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Washington →

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter B. Dolan

Where is Peter B. Dolan's law office located?
Peter B. Dolan'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 Peter B. Dolan handle?
Peter B. Dolan focuses on formation, trusts, business, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Peter B. Dolan practiced law?
Peter B. Dolan has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
How can I contact Peter B. Dolan for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2014
Idaho
Admitted: 2018

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