Chi-Dooh (Skip) Li

Chi-Dooh (Skip) Li is a Seattle business lawyer with a broad practice serving companies and nonprofit organizations. He advises on international business, mergers and acquisitions, securities, entity formation and governance, eminent domain, and business litigation. Drawing on decades of experience, Li helps clients address complex legal and commercial issues, including the needs of rapidly growing businesses, major real estate transactions, and new nonprofit organizations.

Li earned his J.D. from the University of Washington in 1970 and a B.A. in political science from Seattle Pacific University in 1966. He also completed graduate studies in international politics at George Washington University and received an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Seattle Pacific University in 2000. His academic background supports a practical understanding of law, public policy, international affairs, and organizational leadership.

Li began his career in public service and served as legal counsel to Washington Governor Dan Evans from 1973 to 1976. He later entered private practice in Seattle in January 1977. His work has included counseling businesses, guiding major real estate matters, assisting nonprofit organizations, and handling disputes. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, he also brings an international perspective to cross-border and community-focused legal work.

Chi-Dooh (Skip) Li has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected by his peers for Super Lawyers recognition over multiple years. His professional and community work includes peer-reviewed writing on church-state issues and a long-standing role in developing Agros International, a nonprofit focused on helping rural communities build economic self-sufficiency through land ownership. He combines broad legal judgment, public-service experience, and a global outlook when advising clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• University of Washington
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Seattle Pacific University
  BA in Political Science

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