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Deane W. Minor
Attorney Deane W. Minor is in the fourth generation of one of Everett’s founding families. He graduated from Yale University in 1978. After teaching middle school for a year in Baltimore, he attended law school at the University of Washington School of Law, where he served as the Notes and Comments Editor of the Law Review and authored an article published in 1981. His classmate, Steve Dwyer, has graciously cited it twice in COA opinions.
Deane serves as a mediator and arbitrator in family law and business matters. And he has taught seminars to other attorneys on a variety of topics, including adoption; contested matters involving DSHS; real estate; non-parental custody issues; and estate planning, with a focus on the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA). For more than 35 years, Deane has been a volunteer with Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS), the primary agency in Snohomish County that provides free civil and domestic legal services to the indigent. In the past, Deane has served as the President of the Board of Directors.
When not practicing law, Deane enjoys long-distance bicycle riding, skiing, reading, and trying to keep up with his granddaughters.
Practice areas
- Adoptions
- Business Law
- Estate Planning and Settlement
- Mediations and Arbitrations
- Probate
- Real Estate
Deane also practices general civil litigation.
Bar Admissions
- State of Washington: 1982
- Snohomish County Bar Association
Education
- University of Washington School of Law: Juris Doctor, 1982
- Yale University: BA in English, 1978
Associations
Awards
- Volunteer Attorneys Award, Snohomish County Legal Services
- Local Hero Award, Washington State Bar Association, 2002
- Civility Award, Snohomish County Superior Court, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008
- Divisional Service Award. Snohomish County Clerk’s Office
Publications
- “Environmental Law-Threshold Determination of the State Environmental Policy Act: Washington Adopts a More Flexible Approach-Equitable Remedies: Laches Defense Restricted,” 56 Washington Law Review 549, 1981
Volunteer Work
For more than 30 years, Deane has been a volunteer with Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS), the primary agency in Snohomish County that provides free civil and domestic legal services to the indigent. In the past, Deane has served as the President of the Board of Directors. And, Deane and his former law partner—C. Thomas Tuohy, who passed away in 2007—received the SCLS Volunteer Attorneys Award in 2002. Deane and Tom practiced law together for 23 years.
Client Testimonials
“[Deane Minor] is known for integrity, determination, congeniality, and professionalism, and we now know why. We highly recommend Deane and his team.”
—Kari DeMarco and family
“Deane worked with us on our son’s independent adoption. There were some complications with the birth father but those were worked out in a timely and efficient manner. From the time we first met to the finalization of the adoption was 4 months. What I liked best about Deane was his communication and professionalism. Whenever I talk to friends who have adopted through agencies, they describe a long and drawn out process and inattention from lawyers and social workers. Our experience was exactly the opposite. We are very happy that Deane was referred to us and served us well.”
—Bridget