Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($275-$325/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Wills client,
2011-08-27
6 months ago.
Client Review:
Many years ago, I faced serious and possible life threatening surgery. I had a lot on my mind at the time. Mr. Bergstedt was sensitive and...
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Posted by:
Greg,
2011-01-31
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Spencer helped us set up a LLC for some vacation property and also did my in-laws wills. He was very thorough and easy to work with. he took all...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Bergstedt is a skilled bankruptcy attorney and asset to the legal community.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Nicholas Juhl
, Seattle (WA), Almost 2 years ago
I endorse Spencer as a committed advocate and experienced attorney, knowledgeable in the law and cconcerned about his client's welfare.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Denise Brogan-Kator
, Southfield (MI), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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21 years since A. Spencer Bergstedt was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1990 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
North Sound Law, P.S.
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2008–present
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Instructor at
Edmonds Community College
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2008–present
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Managing Partner at
Bergstedt Wolff,PS
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2001–2008
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Attorney at
Law Offices of Spencer Bergstedt
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1992–2001
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Managing Attorney at
Hyatt Legal Services
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1991–1992
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington School of Law |
Law |
JD |
1988 |
| University of Washington -Seattle |
Political Science |
BA cum laude |
1985 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Trinity Award |
International Foundation for Gender Education |
2009 |
| Man of the Year |
NLA:International |
2000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa |
Phi Beta Kappa |
1984 |
| Pi Sigma Alpha |
National Political Science Honor Society |
1984 |
| Golden Key |
Golden Key National Honor Society |
1984 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
2007-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Sexual Orienation and Gender Identification Legal Issues (SOGILI) Section |
2007-present
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| Eagle Member |
Washington State Association for Justice |
2006-present
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| Member |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2005-present
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| Judicial Evaluation Committee |
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
2004-present
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Snohomish County Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section |
2000-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section |
2000-present
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| Legal Committee Member; Member |
World Professional Association for Transgender Health |
1998-present
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| Member, Volunteer VAPWA Program |
King County Bar Association |
1990-present
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| Member, former Board Member |
National LGBT Bar Association |
1989-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Foreclosure avoided
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Estate Planning and the Transgender Client |
Western New England Law Review |
2008 |
| How Healthy Is Your Estate Plan? |
Choice Directory |
2007 |
| Estate Planning |
Seattle Information Guide |
2002 |
| Editor, Domestic Relations Section |
Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual |
1997 |
| Book |
Translegalities: A Legal Guide for Transpeople |
1997 |
| Editor, Domestic Relations Section |
Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual |
1996 |
| Editor, Domestic Relations Section |
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual |
1995 |
| Editor, Domestic Relations Section |
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual |
1994 |
| Editor, Domestic Relations Section |
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual |
1993 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Working with Personal Reresentatives |
Probate Procedures |
2009 |
| Probate process |
Probate Procedures |
2009 |
| Bankruptcy Basics for the New Practitioner |
New Practioner |
2009 |
| Transgender Legal Issues |
LGBT Legal Issues |
2009 |
| Legal Clinics - How to create a legal clinic in your community |
Lavendar Law |
2009 |
| Ethical Issues in Estate Administration |
Estate Adminstration |
2009 |
| Sexual Orientation Issues for the Courts |
Statewide Judical Conference |
2008 |
| Representing Transgender Clients |
Lavender Law |
2008 |
| LLC's, FLP's and Other Business Entities in Estate Planning |
Issues in Estate Planning |
2008 |
| Health Care Proxies |
Issues in Estate Planning |
2008 |
| Special Needs Trusts |
Drafting Trusts |
2008 |
| Representing the Lavender Client |
Litigation Mid-Year |
2007 |
| Senior Housing Options |
Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients |
2007 |
| Post-Mortem Issues |
Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients |
2007 |
| The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Legal Cases and Legislation Overview |
Creating Change |
2006 |
| Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy |
Lunch Series |
2000 |
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