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James Whittingham Spencer

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($280/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Spencer Law Group PS
    1410 Seventh Avenue
    Suite 1410
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Office: 206-420-4567
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Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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I grew up on Vashon Island, just southwest of Seattle in Puget Sound where much of my family still resides. After attending Pepperdine University and NYU, I... more

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5 star rating

“The BEST help on our pre-nup/estate plan!”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 2008-01-06 about 4 years ago.

Client Review: My wife and I were dreading the process of drafting a pre-nup and estate plan. However, James helped us through it without a scratch! His knowledge... more
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Jared Adam Brickey

James is a self-starter with a great personality. He is genuine, well-rounded, smart, positive and experienced. Additionally, he understands how to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jared Brickey , Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
Sara B Amies

James is an exceptionally smart and capable lawyer. I refer business and probate matters to him routinely.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sara Amies , Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since James Whittingham Spencer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2005 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at The Spencer Law Group PS 2010–present
Adjunct Professor at Seattle University School Of Law 2012
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005
Evergreen State College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Secretary Guatemala Village Health 2011-present
Member United States District Court for the Western District of Washington 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
3 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
1 Staff Pick
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Basic Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples Legal Voice 2011
The Survey on Legal Pedagogy and Sexual Minority Law Students Unpublished 2005

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Washington State Domestic Partnership Law and Other Legal Considerations for Gay & Lesbian Servicemembers Admission to Practice Rule 8(g) Training Program 2012
The Ethics of the Half-Hour Consultation: A Discussion of the Rules of Professional Conduct in the Context of Community Legal Clinics GLBT Law from A to Z: Issue Spotting for Pro Se Legal Clinic Clients 2010
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