Thomas D Lofton

Thomas D Lofton

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 35 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate, International Law

929 108th Ave NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997
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About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

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Licensed in Oregon for 35 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1990

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997

Location

Oseran Hahn, P.S.

929 108th Ave NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA, 98004

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Thomas D Lofton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paul | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Well thought out and educational.

As a financial advisor that works with many clients in an attempt to have them complete their planning, we are constantly working to find competent and caring professionals to help then care for their planning future. Tom Lofton is not only highly competent on important business and estate plannin...g issues, he is one of the few attorneys who has said the words, "I want to delight our clients".

Posted by Laurie | August 28, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Preliminary Discussions

We have just begun to work with Tom, but I can already see it is going to be a great relationship. He's taken my calls twice, and not charged me for these preliminary talks. He has already helped me see how we can save money by using his services for estate planning and creating an LLC. I'm delighted... to have been connected with Tom and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship. BTW, the fees Tom quoted seem fair and reasonable.

Posted by Blaine | October 26, 2012

President

Tom is extremely sharp and knows the technical aspects of the law extremely well. But he is also very focused on developing a relationship with his clients so he can offer additional connections to other professionals in a variety of areas. He understands estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate i...ssues exceptionally well and can put them in a language you can understand. He is extremely personable and is passionate about getting you the best solution possible for whatever the need. He is extremely ethical and someone you can trust implicitly with your legal needs. Bottom line is "he cares" and that is a great think to combine with exceptional knowledge of the law.

Posted by Jason | October 24, 2012

One of the strongest, honest, and most reliable attorneys around

Tom is an outstanding attorney who not only cares significantly about his clients well-being, but is one of the most knowledgeable I have witnessed in the industry. His estate and wealth transfer planning skills surpass all others that I inquired with. He is very affordable and I promise you will be ...more than satisfied with his services.

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Thomas D Lofton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Walker

Trusts lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Tom's firm on several matters and found him very capable and competent."

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C Brislawn

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom Lofton since 1998 and can attest to his character, commitment, thoroughness, integrity and honesty. Tom Lofton seems unflappable. I have seen him in extremely stressful settings; he remains measured and thoughtful. He is highly intelligent and resourceful, and understands the law and its vagaries. His sense of fair play and integrity is shown by his daily actions. Tom is a father and family man, committed to his three children. He is mindful that he is an example to them, and an example to all of us who work with him. I am proud to be a colleague and to call him a friend."

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James Ihnot

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas Lofton as an attorney. Thomas is a dedicated, professional advocate and he understands and knows the law. He has a pragmatic approach that will benefit his clients. He is responsive to clients needs and will provide a top qulaity service."

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Jeffrey Cheyne

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Tom for approximately two years and have known him for 8 years. Tom cares for his clients. We have worked on several cases together. Tom is licensed in Oregon and Washington. I highly recommend Tom as a very competent estate planning attorney."

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James Parsons

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Ihnot

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Jeffrey Cheyne

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James Parsons

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 1997

updated on 11/26/2014

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Thomas’s comment:

“This was a regulatory action initiated by the State Bar over concerns about a conflict of interest disclosure form that was created by the partners in my firm in 1992 when I was an Associate.”

Honors

2018

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

5-Star Best In Satisfaction Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine

2010

5-Star Best In Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine

2010

5-Star Wealth Management Advisor, Seattle Business Magazine

2009

5 Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine

2008

5-Star Best In Satisfaction Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine

2007

5-Star Best In Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney Shareholder, Oseran Hahns, PS

1998 - Present

Principal Member/Founder, Brislawn Lofton, PLLC

2011 - 2015

Principal Member, New Media Marketing Solutions LLC

2011 - 2014

Principal Member, Northwest Gun Law Group

2011 - 2012

Principal Member/Founder, The Private Client Law Group

2000 - 2008

Principal Member, Real Wealth Advisors, LLC

1995 - 1998

Attorney, Lofton & Associates, Inc.

1992 - 1995

Attorney at Law, Secure Benefits, Inc.

1990 - 1992

Associate, Kasson & Murr

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, U.S. Dept of Justice

Associations

1999 - Present

Northwest Small Business Roundtable

Founder

1998 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Affiliate Member

1996 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of John Doe

Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars of estate taxes, created financial security for the surviving spouse, and asset protected the inheritance of the heirs

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Education

1990

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Occidental College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Town Hall- Bellevue City Hall

International Tax and Estate Planning

2016

Schwab Private Client Luncheon

End of 2016 Planning Update

2016

Private Client CE

Planning for The Next Generation Of Your Family

2016

Eastside Business Owners Breakfast

The 9 Business Busters to Avoid

2014

MWF/WFG Quarterly Seminars and CLE

Estate and Business Planning

2013

WFG/MWF Quarterly Advisor Training

Estate Planning 101

2012

Semi Annual Meeting

Estate and Business Planning

Publications

2016

Podcast on What Happens To Minor Children If the Parents Become Incapacitated Or Pass Away Unexpectedly Spring 2016 Podcast

2014

Handout to Clients Will or Trust- Which is Better

2014

Provided to Our Clients Summary of Duties of Trustees

2014

Provided to Our Clients What Would Happen To Your Family If You Became Disabled or Died?

2013

Provided to Our Clients Estate Planning for Disability

2013

Presented at 2013 Summer Meeting of NW Small Business Roundtable Business Succession- Favoring Your Kids is Human; Making It Happen is Divine

2012

Provided to our Clients The Top Ten Fatal Estate Planning Mistakes

2011

Provided to Our Clients Guidelines for Guardians

Languages

English

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