Tom regularly works with individuals, families, and closely held businesses on estate and business planning matters. He also represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in probate and trust administration matters. Tom’s estate planning work often includes advising clients with regard to tax planning, charitable giving, disability planning, and elder law issues (and preparing related documents like wills and trusts). Tom's business practice includes representing for profit and nonprofit businesses in formations, sales, securities transactions, real estate transactions, and succession planning strategies. Tom has been voted a "Rising Star" by the readers of Super Lawyers magazine three times.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Member, Estate Planning Council of Seattle
- Member and Treasurer, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the King County Bar Association
- Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association
- Member, Guardianship and Elder Law Section of the King County Bar Association
- Member, Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association
Tom is a frequent speaker on estate and business planning topics to professional and other groups.
Tom grew up in the Northwest and is committed to developing a reputation of service and involvement in the community. In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family in the Northwest outdoors.
About Thomas J. Rodda
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2003, Washington
MembershipsKing County (Member: Real Property
Probate and Trust
Guardianship and Elder Law Sections), Washington State and American Bar Associations. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolSeattle University School of Law
Class of 2003
J.D.
magna cum laude
Other EducationUniversity of Washington
Class of 1999
B.A.
English
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1977
Eugene, Oregon, 1977
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1700 7th Ave, Suite 1810Seattle, WA 98121U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Thomas J. Rodda was admitted in 2003 to the State of Washington.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC has 14 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Thomas J. Rodda attended Seattle University School of Law.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC was established in 1978.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?Thomas J. Rodda is listed in the Business Law and Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.