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Geoffrey Heath Garrett
also known as Geoff Garrett
About Geoffrey
Biography
Geoffrey H. Garrett served full careers as a pilot in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he was an Instructor Aircraft Commander on the Lockheed C-141, and at United Airlines, where he achieved the rank of Boeing 747-400 captain in the international operation. He served as the vice-chairman of the Official Creditors' Committee in the major bankruptcy of United Airlines and was named Seattle Captain of the Year in 2005. He wrote a major study of airline code sharing for the Air Line Pilots Association.
While flying, Geoff was also engaged in the full-time practice of law. He began his legal career in 1980 as a commercial litigator in California. In 1988, when he moved with his family to Seattle, he converted his practice to estate planning and settlement of decedents' estates. He has also practiced in bankruptcy, small business formation and governance, special needs planning, veteran's benefits, and elder law. His practice is now limited to estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
Mr. Garrett is also a financial advisor and coach.
Geoff and Sabina have been married since college in 1970. They have three adult children, including a daughter with special needs, for whom Geoff serves as guardian. He enjoys golf, bicycling, reading and political cartooning.
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Licensed in Washington for 36 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 44 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Geoffrey Heath Garrett
11820 Northup Way, Suite E200, Bellevue, WA, 98005
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Geoffrey Heath Garrett's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent estate planning team
Geoff and Tom created our estate plans. They took the time (over 6 months) to answer all of our questions patiently and guided us very smoothly and pleasantly through a complex process. Our estate is large and has a a high degree of complexity.They devised a clever and creative solution.
Posted by Bruce | July 6, 2010
wholehearted endorsement - an attorney role-model par excellence
My relationship with Geoff began in the final weeks before the death of my dad. As a college professor, I'm a professional but not in the way of being a Successor Trustee. That loomed large as a serious undertaking. That's where Geoff came in. I was able to do all the footwork, which was enormous...
Geoffrey Heath Garrett's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Geoff through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Geoff is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse him as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Geoffrey is a highly reputable member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and is truly dedicated to helping families protect their assets. As a professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable Attorney, I highly endorse Geoffrey Garrett for any of your estate planning needs."
"Mr. Garrett is an outstanding estate-planning attorney. He is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys -- a premier group of attorneys who devote their legal work to that subject. I know Geoffrey personally, and I've always been impressed with his diligence in doing the best work possible for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Geoffrey for many years. Since he practices in the same state as I do we have consulted on many estate planning issues. I would strongly recommend Geoffrey Garrett to anyone needing estate planning and elder law assistance in the state of Washington"
"I have known Geoff for many years and can attend to the high quality of his estate planning work. Geoff has a strong commitment that each family thoroughly understand the plans he puts in place. In addition, he has assembled a great team to make sure his clients are well cared for."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Geoff on a personal as well as a professional basis. Besides being very personable (which is a huge benefit if you are looking for a qualified estate planning attorney), but highly professional. Geoff will not let a trust, LLC, or any other document leave his door until he is sure he has covered all the possible problems. He is thorough, professional and responsible. You will appreciate working with this attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Geoff Garrett PLLC
2008 - 2016
Owner/Attorney, Byrd Garrett PLLC
1985 - 2007
Attorney, Law Offices of Geoffrey H. Garrett
1981 - 1985
Attorney, Boyden Cooluris Hauser and Saxe
1978 - 2007
Pilot, United Airlines
1970 - 1990
Commissioned Officer/Pilot, United States Air Force
Associations
1988 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1980 - 2010
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1980
University of California - Davis
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
MBA
1970
Lawrence University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
German