Jef​frey L. Tolman

Mr. Tolman’s legal practice is primarily focused on Estate Planning and Probate, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. Serving his clients for over 40 years, his understanding of current laws and commitment to clients is deep and extensive.  ​

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Tolman serves as Poulsbo’s Municipal Court Judge, a part time position he has held for 24 years.

Mr. Tolman is also a writer with over 400 published articles about law and life in over 55 periodicals across the country. 
When not in the office Mr. Tolman enjoys traveling with his wife, Laurie, golf and fly fishing.   Married for 38 years, he has two sons, daughters-in-law and four grandchildren.

Awards and Recognitions

Mr. Tolman has received the following awards and recognitions:
  • Washington State Bar Association, General Practice Section, first “General Practitioner of the Year.”
  • Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, “Professionalism Award.”
  • Kitsap County Bar Association, “Professionalism Award.”
  • Kitsap County Bar Association, “President’s Award” (twice).
  • “Best of North Kitsap - Attorney” multiple times.
  • “Best Attorney,” West Sound Home & Garden magazine voted by its readers.
  • Delegate, American Bar Association House of Delegates (8 years).
  • Governor, Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors.
  • Graduate, Trial Lawyers College, Dubois, Wyoming.
  • Martindale Hubbell's highest rating “AV.”

Education

  • Eastern Washington University – B.A. 1974
  • Gonzaga Law School – J.D. 1977
  • Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1977