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Julie M. Pendleton
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Attorney bio
Julie M. Pendleton, a principal at the firm, is an accomplished attorney who excels at resolving complex legal disputes in the areas of trusts, estates, and closely held businesses. Julie has successfully represented clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial, and post-judgment collection efforts and appeals.
Julie has honed her skills to navigate the intricate web of trust and estate matters and closely-held business disputes, offering invaluable insights into the intricacies of family dynamics, wealth preservation, and corporate intricacies. Clients benefit from her deep understanding of the unique challenges that arise in these specialized areas of law.
What sets Julie apart is her relentless advocacy. She fearlessly tackles legal challenges, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience to build compelling cases. Clients appreciate Julie’s ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner, fostering a strong attorney-client relationship built on trust and transparency. Julie’s no-nonsense approach, combined with her unwavering dedication to each case, has earned her a loyal clientele and numerous successful outcomes.
Education
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2017
The University of Chicago
B.A. Political Science
Recognition & Activities
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Named a “Rising Star” by Washington Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
- Selected by Puget Sound Business Journal “Next Gen in Law,” 2023
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- Provisional NCAA Qualifier, 200 fly (University of Chicago)
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Named a “Rising Star” by Washington Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
- Selected by Puget Sound Business Journal “Next Gen in Law,” 2023
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- Provisional NCAA Qualifier, 200 fly (University of Chicago)
Representative Work and Cases
- Successfully defended logging company accused of stealing timber from landowner resulting not only in the lawsuit being dismissed in full at summary judgment but also prevailing on an award of attorney’s fees under the frivolous lawsuit statute.
- Successfully defended judgment on appeal for breach of indemnification provision related to transfer of business between two formerly married parties.
- Part of trial team securing a jury verdict in favor of client on breach of contract and conversion claims.
- Obtained dismissal of will contest at first hearing under the TEDRA statute and an award of attorneys’ fees for the client.
- Successfully petitioned Court for appointment of a general receiver of competing company owned and operated by client’s former business partner and using the client’s company’s trade secrets.
- Prevailed at contested Guardianship trial on appointing client’s preferred guardian over other petitioning parties.
- Successfully defended logging company accused of stealing timber from landowner resulting not only in the lawsuit being dismissed in full at summary judgment but also prevailing on an award of attorney’s fees under the frivolous lawsuit statute.
- Successfully defended judgment on appeal for breach of indemnification provision related to transfer of business between two formerly married parties.
- Part of trial team securing a jury verdict in favor of client on breach of contract and conversion claims.
- Obtained dismissal of will contest at first hearing under the TEDRA statute and an award of attorneys’ fees for the client.
- Successfully petitioned Court for appointment of a general receiver of competing company owned and operated by client’s former business partner and using the client’s company’s trade secrets.
- Prevailed at contested Guardianship trial on appointing client’s preferred guardian over other petitioning parties.
