Shea Fanelli

Shea Fanelli

Seattle, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Helsell Fetterman LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Elder Law Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Biography

Shea Fanelli is a Seattle, Washington attorney with Helsell Fetterman LLP whose practice focuses on Elder Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. She represents clients in disputes involving wills, trusts, and fiduciary conduct, and assists individuals and families with matters such as will contests, trust disputes, guardianships, vulnerable adult protection actions, and claims involving financial exploitation or abuse of vulnerable adults. Her work often involves helping clients address complex conflicts that arise during the administration of trusts and estates.

Before joining Helsell Fetterman LLP, Shea practiced litigation at a firm in Grays Harbor, Washington. In that role, she advised and represented individuals in matters involving trusts and estates, family law disputes, and a range of civil litigation issues. This experience provides her with a broad perspective when handling contested estate and trust matters.

During law school, Shea served as an editor for the Journal of International Law and Commerce. She also completed legal internships with law firms in New York City and Mexico City, gaining experience in diverse legal environments and developing an interest in complex legal issues affecting individuals and families.

Helsell Fetterman LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

Helsell Fetterman LLP logo

Overview

  • Arizona State University, B.S. Cum Laude, graduated 2014
  • Grand Canyon University, M.S., graduated 2016
  • Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 2019

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association, 2020
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2021

  • New Jersey Bar Association - Member
  • New York Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member

  • District Court for New Jersey
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association, 2020
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2021
  • New Jersey Bar Association - Member
  • New York Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • Arizona State University, B.S. Cum Laude, graduated 2014
  • Grand Canyon University, M.S., graduated 2016
  • Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 2019
  • District Court for New Jersey

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Elder Law
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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