Talis M. Abolins

Phone: (253) 848-3513, ext. 211
Fax: (253) 845-4941
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Personal: Talis is a life-long resident of Pierce County, and currently resides in Edgewood. Talis and his family enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Hobbies include photography and mountaineering.

Education: A graduate of Sumner High School, Talis received a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1988, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991.

Areas of Practice: Talis emphasizes real estate, business, and general civil litigation. During his thirteen years with the Attorney General’s Office Talis developed significant experience representing the State in a variety of areas including: real estate, contracts, environmental, employment, civil rights, personal injury, and appellate practice.

Professional Memberships: Talis is a member of the Washington State Bar Association. In that organization he has served as Chair of the Corrections Committee and as a member of the Civil Rights Committee. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington.

Other Memberships: Good Samaritan Professional Activities Committee (2007 – present); Puyallup Main Street Association, Executive Board (2006-present); Puyallup Rotary (2006-present); Good Samaritan Foundation, Board of Directors (2005-present); Valley Football and Cheer Association, Board of Directors (2005-2006); Tacoma Mountain Rescue (1998 to 2005); Northwest Trek Advisory Council (1994 to 1999); Our Savior Lutheran Church, current member.

Continuing Legal Education Programs: Appellate Practice Made Perfect, Coordinator (2006); Employment Law, Coordinator (2005); Legal Writing By The Numbers CLE (2004); IPE Paralegal Education Seminar (2004); Federal Practice Made Perfect (1995); National Association of Attorneys General - Corrections Seminar (1995).