Tawnya Nelson joined Speidel Bentsen LLP in 2012. She serves as our Senior Legal Assistant, providing invaluable support to Mr. Speidel and Mr. Bentsen across a diverse array of client matters. Her responsibilities encompass a spectrum of crucial tasks, including document preparation, client coordination, and file maintenance. However, it is in guiding and aiding clients through the intricate probate process that Tawnya finds her work most fulfilling, showcasing her dedication to ensuring clients navigate this complex terrain with ease and confidence.
From 2014 to 2022, Tawnya assumed a pivotal role in the North Central Washington Estate Planning Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive professional education to local estate planning professionals. Her administrative support and coordination skills significantly contributed to the council’s success in fostering a community of learning and growth among estate planning practitioners. She currently serves as a Social Media Coordinator for Chelan County Mountain Rescue Association, a nonprofit volunteer search and rescue unit that serves backcountry travelers in need across the mountains of Chelan County, Washington.
Tawnya graduated cum laude from Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Writing and Literature, complemented by a specialization in Professional and Creative Writing.
Beyond her professional and academic pursuits, Tawnya’s leisure hours are spent reading novels or channeling her energy into home remodeling projects alongside her husband. Her household is a lively menagerie, as they share their home with a growing family of pets, currently including two dogs and four cats.