Atty. Shea Fanelli
Shea Fanelli is a Seattle, Washington attorney with Helsell Fetterman LLP whose practice focuses on Elder Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates . She represents clients in disputes involving wills, trusts, and fiduciary conduct, and assists individuals and families with matters such as will contests, trust disputes, guardianships, vulnerable adult protection actions, and claims involving financial exploitation or abuse of vulnerable adults.
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Shea Fanelli is a trusts and elder law attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Helsell Fetterman LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (2020), New York, New York State Bar Association (2021), and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (2021). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 2019) and Grand Canyon University (—, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shea Fanelli is a Seattle, Washington attorney with Helsell Fetterman LLP whose practice focuses on Elder Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- She represents clients in disputes involving wills, trusts, and fiduciary conduct, and assists individuals and families with matters such as will contests, trust disputes, guardianships, vulnerable adult protection actions, and claims involving financial exploitation or abuse of vulnerable adults
- Her work often involves helping clients address complex conflicts that arise during the administration of trusts and estates
- Before joining Helsell Fetterman LLP, Shea practiced litigation at a firm in Grays Harbor, Washington
- In that role, she advised and represented individuals in matters involving trusts and estates, family law disputes, and a range of civil litigation issues
- This experience provides her with a broad perspective when handling contested estate and trust matters
- During law school, Shea served as an editor for the Journal of International Law and Commerce
- She also completed legal internships with law firms in New York City and Mexico City, gaining experience in diverse legal environments and developing an interest in complex legal issues affecting individuals and families
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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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