About Olympic Exchange
Professional 1031 exchange facilitation with decades of legal expertise and a commitment to client security and success.
Your Trusted Partner in Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Olympic Exchange Accommodators, LLC was founded with a simple mission: to provide real estate investors with secure, professional, and knowledgeable 1031 exchange facilitation services.
Based in Pierce County, Washington, we serve the South Sound market and facilitate exchanges throughout the United States. Our deep roots in the Pacific Northwest give us unique insight into the local real estate markets of Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap counties, and the Wenatchee area.
What sets us apart is our combination of legal expertise and specialized 1031 exchange knowledge. Our principal, Jeff Helsdon, has been facilitating exchanges since February 1990, practicing law since 1987, and holds the Certified Exchange Specialist™ designation since 2003 — providing a level of security and professionalism that protects your investment.
Our Qualifications
When you choose Olympic Exchange, you're working with credentialed professionals who prioritize your security and success.
Certified Exchange Specialist™
Among the first to receive the CES designation, and the first in the South Puget Sound area of Western Washington.
Experienced Lawyer
Practicing law since 1987, bringing decades of legal expertise to every exchange transaction.
AV Preeminent® Rated
Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating — 4.8/5.0 from 36 peer reviews. Client Champion Silver 2026.
Local & Accessible
Based in Gig Harbor, serving the entire Puget Sound region with in-person consultations available.
Secure Fund Management
All client funds held in Qualified Escrow Accounts with dual signature requirements.
Meet Our Team
Jeffrey Paul Helsdon
Principal & Certified Exchange Specialist™
Quick Facts
Background & Experience
Jeff has been facilitating 1031 exchanges since February 1990 and practicing law since 1987. In 2003, he was among the first professionals in the country to receive the Certified Exchange Specialist™ (CES) designation from the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and remains the first CES in the South Puget Sound area.
Dual Expertise: Attorney & Exchange Specialist
This dual expertise as both an attorney and exchange specialist allows Jeff to provide a comprehensive perspective that helps real estate investors understand both the legal and financial dimensions of their transactions. His deep knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code's 1031 exchange provisions — combined with decades of legal practice — offers a level of integrated counsel that is difficult to find elsewhere. Where most Qualified Intermediaries can process the paperwork, Jeff can analyze the tax code, identify structural risks, and advise on the legal implications before you close.
Peer Recognition
Jeff holds Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent® rating — the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards — with a 4.8 out of 5.0 score from 36 peer reviews and 100% client recommendation. He has been recognized as a Client Champion Silver 2026 for outstanding client review ratings. These ratings are based on confidential evaluations by attorneys and judges who have observed his work firsthand.
Legal Career Highlights
Jeff's legal career extends well beyond 1031 exchanges. He served as local counsel in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court First Amendment case decided in 2022. He is a member of WealthCounsel®, a national network of estate planning attorneys committed to sophisticated planning techniques and continuing legal education. Through The Helsdon Law Firm, PLLC, he also provides estate planning, business succession, and real estate law services — giving his 1031 exchange clients access to a broader range of legal expertise when their transactions intersect with estate or business planning needs.
“No consultation fee. If you're considering a 1031 exchange — or wondering whether one makes sense for your situation — call and we'll talk through it.”
Cheri Helsdon
Exchange Coordinator
Cheri serves as Exchange Coordinator, ensuring smooth communication and timely processing of all exchange documentation. Her attention to detail and client-focused approach helps guide clients through every step of their 1031 exchange.
Your Funds Are Secure
In compliance with Washington State law (RCW 19.310.040), 100% of client exchange funds are held in Qualified Escrow Accounts at Columbia Bank with dual-authentication disbursement requirements.
Jeff testified before the Washington State Senate during the passage of SB 6295 — the statute that now protects every 1031 client in Washington.
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you're a real estate investor, agent, CPA, or lawyer, we're here to help facilitate successful 1031 exchanges.