Robert Emmett West JR

Robert Emmett West JR

also known as Robert West

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Real estate Lawyer at Auburn, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business

332 1st St NE, Auburn, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

51 years

50%
Business 25%

51 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 50 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

West Law Offices, PS

332 1st St NE, Auburn, WA, 98002-5049

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Robert Emmett West JR's Reviews

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Posted by Jack Danner | November 06, 2011 | Business

Good work

Bob has represented and/or been my counselor on several issues over the last 12+ years. He has always been professional, thorough, and direct. Over the past 35+ years that I've been a small business man I have worked with several lawyers on several issues and Bob is the attorney I call when I need le...gal advice now.

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Alexis Singletary

Real estate lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bob in representing our respective clients in real estate transactions. Bob is knowledgeable and always professional. I have also called Bob myself for assistance on some business matters! I know I can trust his counsel and advice."

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Robert Van Siclen

Real estate lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bob West from the day he first came to Auburn to practice law and feel I know him and his ability very well. Over the years I have worked on cases both with Bob and against him. Bob is the lawyer I personally turn to for assistance on complex real estate problems. I also know his reputation as a skillful lawyer in the lawyer community in South King County and North Pierce County and can attest to the fact that his skill as a real estate specialist is unmatched. He is known by all other lawyers in our area as being honest and holding the highest ethical standards. I am proud to endorse Mr. West."

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Christopher Benson

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Bob for a long time. He has vast experience in dealing with real estate transactions and disputes. I highly recommend Bob."

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Brian Hanis

Real estate lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Freeborn

Real estate lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Bob West since 1985. From 1985 to 1992, we worked together at the same firm. Since then, we have remained close, consulting on a regular basis on various legal matters. I know Bob to be a very capable attorney and very responsive to the needs of his clients. Over the years, I have recommended many individuals to Bob and will continue to do so."

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Christopher Benson

Real estate lawyer

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Brian Lawler

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

President, Director, Committee Chair, Auburn Downtown Association

2000

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation

1996

President, Director, Committee Chair, Auburn Rotary Club

1992

Chairman, First V.P., Director, Committee Chair, City of Auburn Planning Commission

1991

Chairman, Member, Auburn Area Economic Development Council

1987

Preisdent, First V.P., Director, Committee Chair, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

1985

Chairman, Member, City of Auburn Board of Adjustments

1984

President, Secretary, Trustee, South King County Bar Association

Work Experience

1982 - Present

, Hearing Examiner

1978 - Present

Arbitrator-Mediator, King County Courts

1977 - Present

, Pro Tem Judge

1975 - Present

Principal, West Law Offices, PS

1982 - 2006

, Hearing Officer

1979 - 2006

Municipal Court Judge, City of Black Diamond Municipal Court

Associations

1976 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)

Member

1976 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

South King County Bar Association

President, Trustee, Member

1974 - Present

Seattle King County Bar Association

Member, Committee Member

1976 - 2006

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wash. Ct. of App. Case #: 66432-8-I Shear, et al., Appellants v. King County DDES, Resp.

The decision of the trial court overturning the hearing examiner's decision was reversed and the hearing examiner's decision was reinststated. The motion for reconsideration filed by King County DDES was denied.

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Education

1974

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Washignton

MA - Masters

1970

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1970

University of Washington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

General Business

Business Entities and Formation

2002

Seniors' Law School

Estate Planning

2001

Small Business Assistance Center

General Business Law

1999

Peoples; Law School

Business Law

Languages

English

Activity

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