Michael T Kleps

Michael T Kleps
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Probate
    6 years, 10 cases
  • 20% Elder Law
    6 years, 50 cases
  • 15% Trusts
    6 years, 20 cases
  • 10% Guardianship
    6 years, 30 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($150-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Kleps Law Office, PLLC
    119 N. Commercial St. Ste. 190
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Office: 360-650-1766
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (1)

I stay in tune with the needs of Whatcom County citizens by volunteering quarterly at the LAW Advocate's Street Law and Eviction Clinic... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Pleased with service and results”

Posted by: a Wills client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I was quite pleased with the service Michael kleps provided. He drew up for me a Last Will and Testament that exceded my expectations. I felt well... more
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5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Michael provided us with documents in a timely manner and was very professional in his overall tone in person and via email. I appreciated his... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Rajeev D Majumdar

Michael Kleps is not only a consumate professional and an incredibly intelligent man, but he has a well honed sense of justice and compassion. If... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rajeev Majumdar , Blaine (WA), 9 months ago
Michael James Heatherly

I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Michael Kleps as a dedicated, knowledgeable, honest lawyer. He is a keen advocate for his clients while... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Heatherly , Bellingham (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Michael T Kleps was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2005 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Whatcom County Public Defender's Office 2005–2006

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
University of Oregon Journalism and Mass Communication BA - Bachelor of Arts 2001

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Washington State Bar Association 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association, Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee 2010–present
Board Member Whatcom County Law Library 2010–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Burial or Cremation Planning Kleps Law Office Newsletter 2010
Health Care Directives Kleps Law Office Newsletter 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Elder Mediation Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center - In-service 2010
Small Law Practice WCC Paralegal Course 2010
See all 5 speaking engagements