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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Free Consultation (30 minutes)
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Hourly ($220-$220/hour)
Payment types
Check, Credit Card, Cash
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Contact Information
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About Me
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About me: Thank you for visiting my profile. While we are a young firm, I am proud of the attentive, cost-effective, and highly professional service we provide to our... more
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References
Client Reviews
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2008-01-06
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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...
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Endorsements
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James is a tenacious and thoughtful advocate, who leaves no stone unturned in the representation of his clients.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Kyle Olive
, Bellevue (WA), 9 months ago
James and I attended law school together. James is dedicated, hard working, and an excellent attorney.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Mason Boswell
, Seattle (WA), 10 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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4 years
since James Whittingham Spencer was first licensed to practice law in WA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Managing Partner at Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC |
2005–present
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| Property Law Teaching Assistant at Seattle University School of Law |
2003–2005
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| Rule 9 Litigation Legal Intern at Ronald Peterson Law Clinic |
2004–2005
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| Trusts & Estates Legal Intern at Ronald Peterson Law Clinic |
2004–2004
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| Assistant Director of Admissions at Bastyr University |
1999–2004
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| Director of Community College Relations at The Evergreen State College |
1997–1999
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| Director of Volunteer Services at Pierce County AIDS Foundation |
1996–1997
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation |
Washington State Bar Association |
2008 |
| Nominee - 2006 New Business of the Year |
Greater Seattle Business Association |
2007 |
| Graduation with Honors - cum laude |
Seattle University School of Law |
2005 |
| CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing |
Seattle University School of Law |
2003 |
| Dean's List |
Seattle University School of Law |
2003 |
| Seattle University School of Law Presidential Scholar |
Seattle University School of Law |
2001 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section |
2005–present
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WSBA Solo and Small Practice Section |
2005–present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
2005–present
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| Member |
Greater Seattle Business Association |
2006–present
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| Mentor |
City Year of Seattle/King County |
2008–present
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| Falltacular Committee Chair |
QLaw Foundation |
2009–present
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| Board Member |
QLaw Foundation |
2009–present
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| Grant Committee Chair |
QLaw Foundation |
2009–present
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| Education Committee Member |
QLaw Foundation |
2009–present
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| Member |
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington |
2009–present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee |
2009–present
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| Team Coach |
Leadership Tomorrow |
2008–2009
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| Member |
The Municipal League of King County |
2008–2009
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2005–2008
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| Member |
King County Bar Association |
2005–2008
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| Member |
King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section |
2007–2008
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| Graduate |
Leadership Tomorrow |
2007–2008
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
My 90 year old mother's estate is approx. 200k...
It sounds like you are pretty well-versed in gift and estate tax matters.
As you seem to know,... more
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The Survey on Legal Pedagogy and Sexual Minority Law Students |
Unpublished |
2005 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Washington's Enhanced Domestic Partnership Registry |
By Invitation |
2008 |
| 'Til Death Do Us Part - Washington's Domestic Partnership Registry |
Gay City University |
2008 |
| Estate Planning Basics for Same-Sex Couples |
CAMP 2007 |
2007 |
| Are You DPed Yet? - Washington's Domestic Partnership Registry and What it Means for You |
CAMP 2007 |
2007 |
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