Diana Zottman
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At the start of her legal career, Diana worked as a public defender for the largest public defense firm in King County. After a move from criminal law to involvement with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (WSDDC), Diana joined Curran Law Firm in 2003 to focus on estate planning and probate. In 2008, she moved to the downtown Seattle firm Keller Rohrback LLP, where she continued honing her practice in estate planning.
While helping families through probate, she noticed that many estate plans fail to address the unique elements of the decedent’s life. In fact, most plans seem to address only a portion of the estate, which often leads to unnecessary complications and expense. As a result, part of Diana’s philosophy involves crafting an effective estate plan that brings together all the elements of the client’s life. In 2016, Diana launched Laurel Law, drawing upon her skills as an experienced attorney, board chair, policy analyst, and devoted family member.
At Three60 Law Group, Diana continues to provide her clients with a person-centered style of planning, but with the added benefit of a team approach that is the cornerstone of Three60’s philosophy.
Professional Experience:
Three60 Law Group PLLC
Member, 2017 – present
Laurel Law Group, PLLC
Member, 2016 – 2017
Keller Rohrback LLP
Trust and Estate Attorney, 2008 – 2016
Curran Law Firm
Trust and Estate Attorney, 2003-2008
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Counsel
Chair, 1998 – 2008
Diana Zottman
Sole Practitioner, 1997 – 2003
Vick and Associates
Attorney, 1996 – 1995
Associated Counsel for the Accused
Trial Attorney, 1989 – 1996
Education:
Seattle University School of Law
J.D., 1987
Seattle University
B.A., Philosophy/Political Science, Magna cum Laude 1982
Activities and Affiliations:
Pastoral Council member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1999 – 2005
School Commission member at St. Joseph’s School, 2002 – 2005
Washington State Bar committee on court congestion, 1996
Northwest Immigration Rights Project Pro Bono Counsel, 1995 – 2003
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council Planning and Public Policy Chair, 2003 – 2006
Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities Trust Foundation, Board Member, 2006 – 2013
Volunteer Attorney for Housing and Justice Project, 1997 – 2005
Junior League of Seattle, Member 2010 – present
Washington Women in Tax 2012, – present
Women Business Owners, 2017 – present
Practice Emphasis:
Estate Planning (wills, trusts, etc.)
Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration
Planning for Disability and Capacity Concerns
Gift and Estate Tax Issues
Prenuptial, Marital, and Cohabitation Agreements
Business
Awards and honors:
“Super Lawyer” designation, 2023
Thompson Reuters; based upon peer nominations