Bethany Kelsch
Attorney at Law
Washington
WA
About
Bethany served as House Counsel and Director of Operations for a commercial real estate management and development company. Thereafter, she continued to work as a real estate transactions attorney and real property litigation attorney.
Most recently, Bethany practiced at Fikso Kretschmer PS in Seattle. Her work… read more included advising clients on easements, title defects and boundary matters, and real estate brokerage and management compliance.
Bethany frequently serves as outside general counsel to small and mid-sized organizations to support contract administration, corporate formation and governance, and risk management strategy.
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Work History
PNW Property Law PLLC
Principal Attorney
Jul 2025 - Present
Founder and principal attorney.
Fikso Kretschmer
Of Counsel
Jan 2022 - Jun 2025
Manage versatile real estate and real property practice with an emphasis on purchase and sale and leasing. Outside legal advisor to developers, property managers, and brokers regarding acquisition due diligence, including title review and resolution of encumbrances, preparation of easements, and real estate licensing and rental regulations.
Stoel Rives
Attorney
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
Advised property owners, tenants, and asset managers throughout purchase and sale and leasing transactions and disputes. Established in-depth knowledge of easement and property trespass laws in connection with multiyear real property litigation. Counseled emerging and established brokerage and property management companies regarding corporate formation and strategized regulatory compliance.
Carson Noel PLLC
Attorney
Apr 2017 - Jul 2019
Advised businesses and individuals throughout commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale and leasing transactions, as well as real property disputes. Served as general counsel to HOA boards with respect to association governance matters and preparation and enforcement of covenants, rules and regulations. Spearheaded formation of small businesses and related asset acquisitions.
AGM, Inc. Commercial Real Estate
Director of Operations/House Counsel
May 2014 - Apr 2017
Oversaw interdepartmental operations supporting over one million square feet of commercial and multi-family real estate. Property owner advocate for real estate management legal matters and landlord-tenant relations, including preparation of leases and easements. Integrated risk management and compliance policies into brokerage and property management functions.