Todd Richard DeVallance
DeVallance Law, PLLC
Todd R. DeVallance has over 20 years of experience handling high profile and complex family law matters. Todd is one of the few practicing divorce attorneys in Washington State with a LL.M. in Taxation and truly qualified to advise clients on potential tax issues resulting from divorce. He has handled numerous divorces involving Restricted Stock Units and retirement benefits. Todd has appeared on The Today Show, Anderson Cooper, FoxNews’ Fox & Friends, ABC News, and has provided expert legal analysis on national high-profile cases. Todd is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars on the topic of tax consequences associated with divorce.
Todd enjoys aggressively negotiating resolutions, as well as litigating disputes at trial. His practice areas include: high asset divorces; cases involving business owners, partners, and shareholders; division of tax deferred accounts; and drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Todd is a certified mediator and has successfully assisted attorneys and pro se parties in reaching amicable resolutions through mediation. Todd is also available to arbitrate family law matters.
Todd served over eight years in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist and Imagery Analyst. Todd is an Operation Desert Storm veteran and recipient of the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his service during special operations. While assigned to the Joint Intelligence Center in Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Todd received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Pre-Law (magna cum laude), from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, he received his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. Todd earned his post-graduate LL.M degree in Taxation from University of Washington School of Law and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly rate on engagement – $375 -$625
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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- Washington
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States Tax Court
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- English
- Owner
- DeVallance Law, PLLC
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- Managing Attorney
- Tsai Law Company
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- Associate
- Law Offices of Kurt D. Bennett
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- Staff Attorney
- Goldberg & Jones P.L.L.C.
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- Attorney
- Law Offices of Hal J. Geiersbach
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- Attorney
- Northwest Justice Project
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- Rule 9 Intern
- Mark Vovos P.S.
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- Prosecuting Attorney Intern
- U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps
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- Chaminade University
- B.A.
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- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
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- University of Washington School of Law
- LL.M.
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- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Has received Super Lawyer award from 2014 to 2025
- Nation’s Top One Percent
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Also received award from 2015 to 2018
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 10 Attorney Award
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- Washington State Bar # 32286
- Member
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- 10 Tax Issues (and Practice Tips) That All Divorce Attorneys Should Know for 2024
- National Business Institute
- Tax Issues in Divorce
- King County Bar Association
- Complex Divorce and Finance Issues in Florida
- National Business Institute
- Family Law Attorney’s Guide to Obtaining Evidence from Electronic Devices
- National Business Institute
- Family Law Attorney’s Guide to Obtaining Evidence from Electronic Devices
- National Business Institute
- Trial Preparation and Skill – Zoom Trial and Non-Zoom Trials
- Washington State Bar Association
- Speaker & Author
- Tax Issues in Divorce
- King County Bar Association
- Speaker & Author
- Judicial Family Court Forum
- National Business Institute Seminar
- Moderator
- Judicial Family Court Forum
- National Business Institute Seminar
- Moderator
- Tax Consequences of Divorce
- National Business Institute Seminar
- Speaker & Author
- Website
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