Serena S. Carlsen
Serena’s representations have included some of the leading companies in the Pacific Northwest.
Serena Carlsen has guided major commercial real estate transactions in Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and Alaska for more than three decades. She advises clients on land acquisitions, facility purchases, ground leases, office and retail leases, financing, and construction of facilities.
An active member of Seattle’s commercial real estate community, Serena represents a range of clients in the industry. These include universities, hospitals, office building owners, container terminal operators, and construction material and food and beverage companies. Among her clients are the University of Washington, SSA Marine, Nucor Steel, Weyerhaeuser, and the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1984
- Scripps College, B.A., 1982
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Chambers USA as “America’s Leading Lawyer" for Real Estate, 2017-2024
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Real Estate Law, 2013-2025
Listed in Washington Super Lawyers, 2004-2006
*"AV Peer Review Rated – Preeminent in Ethical Standards and Legal Ability" by Martindale-Hubbell
(AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Seattle Downtown Association, Board Member
- Commercial Real Estate Women, Member
- Washington State Bar Association, Chair, 2000; Legislative Director, 1997-1999; Member
