Todd R. DeVallance

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.

Supreme Court of Washington 2002-present
United States District Court Western District of Washington 2002–present
United States Tax Court 2012–present
United States Supreme Court 2013–present
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 2019–present

Super Lawyer 2014-23
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2015-23
Avvo Top Attorney (10.0 rating) 2012-23
Nation’s Top One Percent National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015-23
Top 10 Attorney Award National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 2015-23
Super Lawyer Rising Star 2012

Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section 2006–present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2004–present
King County Bar Association, 2002–present
King County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee 2003–2006
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2003–2006
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 2002–2006

Safety – Custody Experts Agree that the Judge Was Right to Move Cautiously, Expert Commentator, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2011

Her Kids are with Woman Who Killed her Own Children, Guest Appearance, TODAY show, 2011

Mom Fighting Child Killer for Custody, Guest Appearance, Fox & Friends, 2011

Guest appearance, Guest Appearance, Anderson Cooper Live, 2011

Judge: Kids Can Live With Child-Killer, For Now, Guest Appearance, ABC News, 2011

Tax Implications on Settlement Funds Received Pursuant to a Divorce or Legal Separation, Author, Avvo, 2011

Dependency Exemption for Children Listed in a Parenting Plan and Order of Support, Author, Avvo, 2010

Tacoma judge blocks out Homeland Security agents, Spokesman Review, 2005

Trial Preparation and Skill – Zoom Trial and Non-Zoom Trials, Washington State Bar Association, 2023

Tax and Divorce 2022-23 Takeaways and Changes, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2023

Family Law Attorney’s Guide to Obtaining Evidence from Electronic Devices, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2023

Complex Divorce and Finance Issues in Florida, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2023

Complex Divorce Law Explained, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2022

Expert Insight Into the Top Challenges for Family Law Paralegals, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2022

Washington Family Court Judges Share Top Mistakes Attorneys Made, Moderator, National Business Institute Seminar, 2021

Tax Updates for Family Law Attorneys, Moderator, National Business Institute Seminar, 2021

What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About Taxes, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2021

QDROs and Taxes in Divorce: Forms and Tactics, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2021

Tax and Retirement Issues in Divorce, QDROs, 1041s and More, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2020

QDROs, Taxes and Asset Issues in Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2020

Judicial Family Court Forum, Moderator, National Business Institute Seminar, 2020

Judicial Family Court Forum, Moderator, National Business Institute Seminar, 2019

How to Handle QDROs and Tax Issues in Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2019

Family Law Start to Finish, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2019

Advanced Issues in Family Law, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2018

QDRO and Tax Issues in Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2017

Family Law Start to Finish, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2017

Complex Tax issues in Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2016

Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce, Speaker & Author, Clear Law Institute, 2016

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2015

New Lawyer Education Bootcamp: Family Law – Dissolution, Speaker & Author, Washington State Bar Association, 2015

Tax Consequences of Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2015

Divorce Law: Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets, Tax Consequences After Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2014

Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2013

Handling Your First Divorce, Speaker & Author, James Publishing publication, 2013

Dealing with a Rambo Litigator in Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2013

Tax Consequences of Divorce, Speaker & Author, National Business Institute Seminar, 2012

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, Tax Aspects of Divorce, Author, King County Bar Association, 2020