Stuart Wayland Scarff

Stuart Wayland Scarff

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 38 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Mercer Island, WA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

3035 Island Crest Way Ste 201, Mercer Island, WA

About Stuart

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 25%

Stock/Asset purchase agreements; Shareholder/LLC Agreements; Consulting/Employment agreements; Construction agreements

37 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives.

32 years

20%
Probate 20%

Help clients administer a deceased person's estate via the probate process, a Trust Agreement or via the intestacy statute if the deceased party died without a Will or a Trust.

32 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 18%

Advise clients on choice of entity and help them form their corporation, LLC, LLP, etc.

37 years

18%
Real Estate 17%

Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements; Easement Agreements/Disputes; Leases; Adverse Possession Claims; Contractor Agreements

37 years

17%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stuart Wayland Scarff

3035 Island Crest Way Ste 201, Mercer Island, WA, 98040-2919

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Stuart Wayland Scarff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | July 17, 2013

Starting and running a small business - excellent service

Mr. Scarff helped me incorporate my small business (medical practice) in 2005 and has been a valuable consultant since then. His firm keeps me up-to-date on filings required by the State, corporate practices, gives me timely responses to questions by phone or email, and all presented in a congenial p...rofessional manner. I recommend his services highly without any reservations.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2013

Excellent Lawyer

Stuart has assisted my Mom with estate planning, gifting, and LLC formation. He is thorough, honest, friendly, and an all around great person to work with. We waited on some 'To-Do' items until the last minute, but he came through and worked with us to complete our tasks by the deadline. I work ...with a lot of lawyers in various industries and Stuart sticks out as one of the top individuals in my opinion.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2010

Client

Stuart puts his clients first and had handled my LLC's, real estate loan documents and my personal will with great care and competency.

Posted by Stephen | January 28, 2010

All the Legal Expertise without all the unecessary billing

Stuart Scarff has handled virtually all of our business law for the past 5 years. He has guided us through a large partnership with Lexis Nexis, 3 successful acquisitions and 1 disastrous acquisition, which wasn't his fault of course, but in any case. Stuart is very honest about what he can and cann...ot do and is probably one of the few lawyers where I am generally very satisfied with the bill. He is conscious about making sure we get value for the time he spends on our matters. We appreciate that and reward it with more of our legal business.

Posted by Sheryl | January 28, 2010

Stuart's the best!

Stuart has wisely and efficiently handled a number of legal issues for us - from the complex to the inane, and each is handled with an eye to our best interests and offered us excellent legal counsel. I highly recommend him.

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Stuart Wayland Scarff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jadrian Coppieters

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Stuart is an expert estate and business planner, with a deep wealth of knowledge and practical experience."

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Karl Weiss

Business lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Stuart (as opposing counsel) on a number of different client matters. He has always been very professional, as well as instrumental in negotiating a resolution that works for his clients."

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Kerry Bucklin

Estate planning lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Henry

Business lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Stu and regularly refer clients to him. I have worked with Stu for nearly 15 years as lawyers, but have been lucky to have been his friend for 35. Stu is the kind of lawyer that clients like not only because he is tremendously smart, but also because he works hard and efficiently. Stu gets great results because of his superior knowledge and effort, and the fact that he's a tremendous person is icing on the cake for those with whom he works."

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Laura Sutkus

Probate lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer clients to Stuart with confidence."

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Bradley Evens

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with and against Stuart for many years. He is an excellent attorney and allows advocates strongly for his clients. He is an honest and smart opposing counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Prendergast

Business lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Stuart is knowledgeable, hard-working, and determined to find solutions that make sense for clients. -jp"

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Michael Warren

Real estate lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Stuart for years on various legal matters, and find him to knowledgable and excellent to work with. "

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Five Star Estate Planning Attorney, Seattle Magazine

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Founder, Scarff Law Firm, PLLC

1989 - 1995

Partner, Warren, Samples, Scarff & Duggan

1987 - 1989

Associate Attorney, Neubauer & Hunsinger

Associations

2011 - Present

Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

Member

1998 - Present

Rotary Club of Mercer Island

Member

1996 - Present

King County Bar Association, Business Law Section

Attorney Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Attorney Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Attorney Member

1988 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

1987 - Present

King County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1987 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1987 - Present

King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Attorney Member

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

1984 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

Education

1987

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1984

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Super 60's (People over 60 years old)

Estate Planning Update

Publications

2013

Business Examiner Business Succession Needs a Plan for Success

Languages

English

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