George specializes in business law, tax and estate planning. He graduated with honors from the University of Washington where he also received his law degree and an MBA (finance/accounting). George serves as general legal counsel to hundreds of private and family companies and also serves as estate planning counsel to the owners of virtually all of these businesses. In addition, George acts as estate planning counsel to senior and other executives of publicly held corporations and their families. Finally, George handles the estate administration for many clients, including assuring that advanced estate plans and trusts are properly implemented. His practice includes formation, operation and liquidation of businesses, business sales, and estate planning/probate for large estates. George has often taught for the Washington Bar and at the UW School of Law, and received the Outstanding Faculty Award from Golden Gate Graduate School of Taxation. His broad experience and attentive client service – combined with the effective use of technology – are foundational to his well-respected and successful law practice.
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