Ellen Dial
Ellen Dial

Ellen Dial

Retired Partner

Seattle

Introduction

Ellen Conedera Dial is a retired partner whose practice centered on real estate and land use matters. During her long career, she focused on all aspects of real estate development and financing, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, land use, and zoning. In addition to numerous professional and civic activities, Ellen served as president of the Washington State Bar Association for the 2006 to 2007 term. She is co-author of the WSBA Real Property Deskbook chapter on the "Law of Landlord and Tenant." 

Education & credentials

  • Cornell Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
  • Cornell University, A.B., English, magna cum laude in English with distinction in all subjects, 1968
  • Hon. Charles HorowitzState Supreme Court of Washington

Impact

  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow of the Foundation, 2004
  • Washington State Bar Association, President, 2006-2007; President-Elect, 2005-2006; Chair, Ethics 2003 Committee; Chair Emeritus of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Executive Committee; former Chair: Legislative Committee; Character and Fitness Committee; Committee on Code of Professional Responsibility
  • King County Bar Association, Co-Chair: 2004 Awards Committee