Seattle Real Estate Attorneys
Our headquarters on Lake Washington, serving Western Washington's real estate community with practical, results-driven counsel since our founding.
Real Estate Lawyers Serving Western Washington
Our Seattle office serves as the headquarters of Demco Law Firm, representing the foundation and ongoing heart of our real estate law practice. Located in the Seward Park neighborhood on Lake Washington, our office combines the accessibility of easy street-front parking with the inspiration of lake views, creating a professional yet welcoming environment for our clients.
Seattle represents where our story began and continues to evolve. From Lake Washington to Puget Sound, from established neighborhoods like Queen Anne and Capitol Hill to the transformation of South Lake Union and the continued growth of West Seattle, the region’s real estate landscape tells a story of innovation, resilience, and opportunity. These are the stories we’ve been helping write for years through thoughtful legal strategy and decisive advocacy.
Our Seattle real estate law practice serves the full spectrum of Washington’s real estate community—from brokerages managing complex risk across hundreds of transactions to individual property owners navigating their first real estate dispute. We understand Washington law, Washington markets, and Washington clients. Whether you’re closing a commercial deal in Bellevue, resolving a boundary dispute in Tacoma, or managing tenant relations across King County, our team provides the experienced counsel and strategic advocacy that has made us a trusted name in Pacific Northwest real estate law.
Real Estate
Our Real Estate Law practice provides comprehensive guidance for clients navigating property transactions, title issues, contract negotiations, and complex property disputes throughout Western Washington. Whether you are purchasing a home, managing commercial real estate, or resolving a contentious boundary or ownership issue, we offer clear, strategic counsel at every step. As a Seattle real estate attorney serving clients across King County, the Eastside, and the greater Puget Sound region, we understand the legal and practical challenges that accompany real property matters. From due diligence to closing, and from dispute prevention to real estate litigation, we help ensure your interests are protected with confidence and precision.
Civil Litigation
Our Civil Litigation practice delivers strategic, results-driven representation for individuals and businesses facing disputes in Western Washington. We guide clients through all phases of conflict resolution - including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal - ensuring their interests are protected at every stage. Our team brings a measured yet assertive approach to litigation, helping clients evaluate risk, understand their options, and pursue the most efficient path forward. When real estate matters intersect with litigation, our experience as Seattle real estate litigation counsel and Puget Sound real estate attorneys allows us to offer informed advocacy tailored to the region’s legal landscape. We are committed to securing meaningful, durable outcomes.
Business & Estate Planning
Our Business & Estate Planning services help clients protect their assets, prepare for future transitions, and align both business and personal objectives. We assist with entity formation, governance planning, succession strategies, and individualized estate plans designed to preserve wealth across generations. For business owners with real property interests, our experience as Seattle real estate attorneys and Puget Sound real estate counsel ensures that real estate assets are thoughtfully integrated into long-term planning. Whether you operate in Bellevue, King County, or anywhere in Western Washington, we work to build durable frameworks that safeguard your business, support your family, and provide clarity for the road ahead.
Landlord & Property Manager Representation
We provide full-service legal support for landlords, property managers, and real estate investors throughout Western Washington. Our counsel covers every phase of the landlord-tenant relationship, from drafting compliant leases to addressing habitability concerns, enforcing contract terms, handling eviction proceedings, and guiding clients through evolving regulatory frameworks. Whether you manage a single rental property or oversee a large portfolio across Seattle, Bellevue, King County, or the Eastside, we help you mitigate risk and operate with confidence. With experience in Seattle real estate law and real estate litigation, we deliver practical, business-oriented solutions that protect your property interests and ensure long-term operational stability.
Lars E. Neste
Shareholder
Lars Neste focuses his practice on real estate litigation. Lars joined Demco Law Firm in 2000 and became the managing partner in 2007. He is an approved continuing education instructor for real estate licensees by the Washington Department of Licensing and regularly teaches all areas of real estate law to real estate professionals. Lars is actively involved in the creation and updating of real estate industry forms and laws. He has also taught continuing legal education real estate courses for attorneys.
He graduated from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon in 1998, where he served as a member and associate editor of the Law Review. During law school, Lars received the West Publishing Company Corpus Juris Secundum award in 1996. He has been nominated as a Super Lawyer© since 2022.
Outside the office, Lars enjoys skiing, boating, hiking and Husky football.
Areas We Serve
From our Seattle headquarters, Demco Law Firm serves clients throughout Western Washington with a particular focus on the greater Seattle metropolitan area, the Eastside, and Puget Sound region.
King County and Seattle Metro
Our practice extends throughout King County, serving Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods and the surrounding communities that make up the region’s dynamic real estate market. We represent clients in:
- Seattle (all neighborhoods including Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, University District, Central District, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, West Seattle, Georgetown, and South Park)
- Eastside communities (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Newcastle)
- South King County (Renton, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien)
- North King County (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodinville)
Greater Puget Sound
Beyond King County, we serve clients throughout the Puget Sound region, including:
- Snohomish County (Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell, Marysville, Mill Creek)
- Pierce County (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place)
- Kitsap County (Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island)
Western Washington
Our Seattle office serves as the hub for representation throughout Western Washington, from the Canadian border to the Oregon state line, including:
- Whatcom County (Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine)
- Skagit County (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes)
- Island County (Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Langley)
- Thurston County (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater)
- Grays Harbor, Mason, Lewis, and Cowlitz Counties
Whether your legal needs are in downtown Seattle or across Western Washington, our team provides the local insight and legal expertise to help you move forward with confidence.
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Address:
5224 Wilson Ave. S.
#200
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone:
(206) 203-6000
Toll Free: (888) 903-3626
Fax: (206) 203-6001
Email: