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Michael J. Longyear

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10.0

Superb

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 35% Estate Planning
    20 years
  • 30% Probate
    20 years
  • 25% Guardianship
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Fees & Payments

Fees

None

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Reed, Longyear, Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC
    801 Second Avenue Suite 1415
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-624-●●●● - show
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Endorsements

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I have known Michael for many years. He has been very active in our Elder Law professional associations. He is a very well-respected Elder Law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Kellogg , Renton (WA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 21 years since Michael J. Longyear was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pittsburgh School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Colgate University M.A.T. 1977
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Washington Super Lawyer Washington Journal of Law & Politics 2008
Washington Super Lawyer Washington Journal of Law & Politics 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Past Chair - Elder Law Section, Exec Committee Washington State Bar Association 1998–2008
Exec Committee, Past-Chair Guardianship & Elder Law King County Bar Association 1998–2003
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Washington State Guardian Manual N/A 2004
Washington State Guardianship Manual N/A 2003
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Cases

Title:
Villegas v. McBride
Practice Area:
Probate
Outcome:
Michael T. Schein
Description:
Personal Representative rejected Creditor claim in probate; Court of Appeals, Div. 1 ruled on the standards for creditor claims; affirmed on Appeal...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Capacity and Undue Influence - Guardianship and Durable Power of Attorney Unknown. 2001
Capacity - A Transactional Issue Unknown. 2001