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Rajiv Nagaich
About Rajiv
Biography
Rajiv Nagaich is an elder law attorney licensed to practice in the State of Washington. Rajiv teaches elder law at the University of Washington as an adjunct professor and guest lectures at other Law Schools. He is a published author on the subject and teaches his unique planning methods with other elder law attorneys.
Rajiv hosts a weekly radio show dedicated to the needs of those aspiring towards successful aging and those struggling with the issue. He is a past President of Life Care Planning Law Firm’s Association, a board member at Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, member of the advisory committee at John Marshall School of Law and active with many other organizations.
He is nationally recognized for his cutting-edge work with seniors for which he was inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in 2014, becoming a handful of attorneys to receive this distinction. He received a bachelor’s Degree from India, his J.D. from Seattle University and L.L.M. from University of Washington.
Rajiv’s desire to serve the senior community outside of his law practice led him to help organize Washington Elder Care and he remains active with the organization as its founding member and officer.
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Law Offices of Rajiv Nagaich
31919 6th Ave S Ste A-100, Federal Way, WA, 98003-5210
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Rajiv Nagaich's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Did not handle our case well
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Posted by Paula | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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A lawyer who is ethical, kind, considerate and professional .
He helped us make decisions I didn't even know I felt about ! He has an excellent grasp of the types of things that worry older clients and makes it easy to decide what you want done. He is not too deep in words or explanation so you can ask any question of him. BUT he needs you to do your homewor...
Posted by Lois | May 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dedicated and trustworthy
Rajiv is passionate about the issues facing seniors who want control of their aging, not just their finances, and he instills this focus in his clients. Because of him, we have thought deeply, planned thoroughly and talked openly with our family and friends about our wishes.
Posted by Tom | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
a complete rip-off
It has been many years and I remember the experience like it was yesterday. I succumbed to the hype put out by this organization and steered one of my parents into following their advise. Several thousand dollars later we found that nothing they told us was true and no additional benefits accrued to ...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Guide
We have started the process and have a lot to learn. It's good to have help guiding us through this long and difficult process.
Rajiv Nagaich's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Nagaich. He is a passionate about the concern of his clients and a premiere innovator in the Elder Law field for the betterment of all elders across the country."
"Rajiv is one of the most innovative elder law attorneys in the country. Through his radio program and his public speaking he has educated the public regarding elder law more than any other attorney in the nation. If I were not an elder law attorney and my parent needed advice I would use Rajiv and his team. William Fralin, Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) Washington. DC"
"Rajiv is an intelligent, articulate, compassionate and highly competent elder law attorney, and I highly recommend him for elder law issues"
"I know Rajiv Nagaich, who is a well-respected Elder Law attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and to the Elder Law community. I find him to be knowledgeable and capable. I have no reservations in recommending Rajiv to any potential client needing representation in Elder Law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rajiv is a brilliant estate planning and elder law attorney - knowledgeable, hardworking, caring and compassionate. He will be there for his clients every step of the way."
"Rajiv cares about his clients. He takes a comprehensive approach to making their lives better."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Admonition issued in WA, 2019
updated on 03/03/2020An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2016
updated on 06/20/2016This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2014
Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Senior Attorney, Johnson and Nagaich
Associations
2010 - Present
WA Chapter National Academy of Elder Law AttorneyBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Special Needs Trust - WSBAChairperson
2005 - Present
Washington Elder CareBoard of Directors
2010 - 2012
Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc.Board of Directors
2010 - 2013
John Marshall Law School, Chicago ILAdvisory Board Member, Elder Law
2007 - 2012
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationPast President
2004 - 2008
Rotary ClubBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Jenkins v. DSHS
Won the case
Haytack v. DSHS
Obtained judgement in favor of my clients.
In re Estate of Clyde F. Kerstetter
Ruling in favor of my client
Education
2009
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
Seattle University School of Law
JD
Speaking Engagements
2014
Every Saturday Mornings 10 am - Noon (KTTH AM 770)
Aging Options Radio
2014
4 - Monthly Seminars
Life Planning and Elder Law
2013
Teaching @ Law School
Elder Law
2012
SNT conference
Special Needs Trust
2010
WSASC Annual Conference 2010
Capitol Connections
2010
VA Disability CLE
VA Disability & Medicaid
2010
Texas State Bar Diversity Presentation
Diversity
2010
Choosing Managing and Drafting Special Needs Trust
Special Needs Trust
2010
2010 Annual Conference
Sailing Thru Taxes
Publications
2013
Aging Options Publications
How Traditional Estate Planning Fails Seniors
2012
Wolters Kluwer publication
Elder Law Portfolio Series
2009
National Academy Elder Law Association News
Life Care Planning vs. Medicaid Planning
2008
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Estate planning with a New Focus
2007
National Academy Elder Law Association News
When I Can No Longer Take Care of Myself
Languages
Bengali
Hindi
Punjabi
English