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Michael David Coffman

Michael David Coffman

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% International Law
    11 years, 125 cases (2 examples)
  • 30% Tax
    10 years, 300 cases (7 examples)
  • 15% Civil Rights
    11 years, 150 cases (1 example)
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($320-$380/hour)
  • Pro Bono (15%)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Coffman Legal PLLC
    1500 Puget Sound Plaza
    1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1500
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-331-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French

About Me

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About me: From our home office in Seattle, Washington, Coffman Legal offers world-class expertise and personal, individualized service. We pride ourselves on being a... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The Go-to Attorney”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-11-28 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Dave Coffman, and the Coffman Law Firm, handles all of my personal legal issues as well as those for my insurance agency. The firm is also active in... more
5 star rating

“Practical, efficient personable attorney”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-10-25 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I've been using Dave Coffman for legal services for over eight years, and in that time I have had nothing but exceptional experiences. Mr. Coffman... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Ryan Pauley

Dave is an excellent tax lawyer. Whenever my clients are in need of tax advice he is the attorney I recommend. He is very knowledgeable, ethical... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ryan Pauley , Seattle (WA), 6 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 11 years since Michael David Coffman was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Coffman Legal PLLC 2000–present
Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University 2004–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Taxation LL.M - Master of Laws 1998
University of Oregon School of Law Law; focus on Water Law and Tax JD - Juris Doctor 1997
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Who's Who of International Professionals Who's Who of International Professionals 1999
Who's Who Among American Law Students N/A 1998

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member International Fiscal Association 2002–present
Member American Bar Association, International Law Section 2004–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Emancipation of a minor internationally
Michael's answer: It's probably going to be difficult until you're 18, and given the relatively short amount of time... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
A Comparison of US and Australian Legal Water Regimes Consensus or Court? 2001
Backflow Prevention and Drinking Water Hot Topics In Water Law 2000
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Cases
Title:
Starr v Employment Security Department
Practice Area:
General Practice
Outcome:
Split decision for plaintiff
Description:
Administrative case before WA Employment Securities Department

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
International Tax Course for Accounants International Tax 2007
Tax policy changes and legislative implementation Analysis of American Jobs Creation Act 2004 2004
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