Atty. Scott E. Blinks
Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Guardianship. Mr.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chehalis, WA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Scott E. Blinks at a Glance
Scott E. Blinks is a Partner based in Chehalis, Washington, practicing at Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, real estate, poa, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (1998). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and University of Washington (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2002) and Washington Bar State Associations Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Defense Research Institute (DRI) National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA, Lewis County. Serves clients in Chehalis, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott E. Blinks
- Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Guardianship
- Mr. Blinks is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- He has years of experience helping clients with wills, trusts, directives, and powers of attorney
- He has also helped Administrators and Personal Representatives navigate their way through hundreds of probates and probate alternatives
- He is a top local authority concerning guardianships having represented guardians, conservators, wards, alleged incompetent persons, guardians ad Litem, family members, and other interested parties
- Mr. Blinks is also called upon to represent individuals in litigation involving trust and estate matters (TEDRA), Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Mr. Blinks has many years of experience defending and prosecuting personal injury and wrongful death actions throughout Western Washington
- He has been retained by large national insurance companies and self insured entities
- He assisted in the defense of a large tire manufacturer in one of the largest trial verdicts in Lewis County
- The jury returned a defense verdict for the tire manufacturer, but another defendant was not so fortunate
- He also represents persons injured and killed as a result of another’s negligence.Business Law
- Mr. Blinks serves as attorney for many local businesses and business persons
- He is actively involved helping these clients with business formation, reporting , compliance, dissolution, document preparation and review, and conflict resolution .Real Property
- Mr. Blinks represents many individuals and business in real estate matters including issues related to purchase and sale, timber trespass, boundary line disputes, adverse possession, easements, and others
Practice Areas Explained
Scott E. Blinks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Blinks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chehalis.
Trusts in Chehalis
Scott E. Blinks is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
Real Estate Law in Chehalis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott E. Blinks is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
Power of Attorney in Chehalis
Scott E. Blinks is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →
Civil Litigation in Chehalis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott E. Blinks is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Elder Law in Chehalis
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Scott E. Blinks is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chehalis
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 Chehalis 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.
Chehalis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chehalis-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 Chehalis Choose Scott E. Blinks
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 Scott E. Blinks's practice in the field of trusts, real estate, poa, litigation, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott E. Blinks brings 34+ 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, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Scott E. Blinks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, real estate, and poa, Scott E. Blinks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chehalis
A Chehalis-based practice means Scott E. Blinks 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 Scott E. Blinks Handles in Chehalis
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