
Senior Associate
Following his undergraduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, Jeff attended law school in Boston, Massachusetts. During his time in law school, Jeff served as the vice president of the New England chapter of the American Constitution Society. He then returned home to finish his legal education at Seattle University School of Law.
His current areas of practice include all types of estate planning, probates and post death trust administration, elder law, guardianships, and court supervised trusts. Additionally, Jeff serves as a court appointed Court Visitor/Guardian ad Litemin guardianship and probate matters across the South Puget Sound, having been appointed in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties. These experiences give him a unique perspective when dealing with elder law, guardianship, and probate matters across multiple jurisdictions. Jeff also presents on topics around guardianship and probates to local and state bar associations.
Jeff takes pride in bringing a smile to practice of law and creating practical solutions that minimize conflict, preserve family assets, and keep families focused on their goals and desired outcomes.
When not spending time or traveling with his wife and son, Jeff is an avid fisherman and enjoys taking in the many outdoor experiences that are unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Education
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2013
- B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2010
- Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s List
- NCAA DIII Academic All-Conference Team
Jurisdictions Admitted
- Washington State
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Professional and Bar Association Memberships
- Washington State Bar Association
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 2013 to Present
- Elder Law Section, 2013 to Present
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Guardianship Committee, 2018 to Present
- King County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Professional History
- Law Office of A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S., 2013-2022
- Law Office of Olson, Zabriskie, Inc., 2011-2013
- Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Rule 9 Intern, 2012-2013
- Panelist/presenter, Washington State Bar Association Elder Law CLE
- Updates on the implementation of RCW 11.130 in Washington State
- Presenter, 21st Annual Guardianship Seminar Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
- Pointers and Pitfalls in the Practice of Other Protective Arrangements
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- Title 11 Court Visitor (formerly Guardian ad litem)
- Court Visitor in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Tacoma, Washington
- Volunteer Legal Services Committee Board Member
- Pierce County AIDS Foundation, Tacoma, Washington
- Pro-bono Legal Services in the areas of Estate Planning and Guardianship.
- Tacoma Pierce County Pro-Bono Wills Clinics, Tacoma, Washington
- Pro-Bono Legal Services regarding Trust, Estate, and Probate issues.
- Washington State Pro-Bono Honor Roll
- From 2014 to Present