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Biography
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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Licensed in Washington for 48 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC
601 Union St Ste 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101-2302
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2023
Band 3 Ranking, Private Wealth Law, Chambers & Partners Global
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Band 4 Ranking, Private Wealth Law, Chambers & Partners Global
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Lawyer of the Year - Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Seattle Magazine, Five Star Professional in Estate Planning
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Five Star Professional in Estate Planning, Seattle Magazine
2016
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2015
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Five Star Professional in Estate Planning, Seattle Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Five Star Professional in Estate Planning, Seattle Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyer, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Martindale-Hubbell/Fortune Magazine Top Ranked Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer (Top 5% of lawyers in Washington), Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1982
Distinguished Teaching Award, Golden Gate University Graduate School of Tax
1980
AV Rating, Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Who's Who, American Lawyers
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Principal, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
United States Tax Court
1987 - 1988
Hawthorne Hills Community ClubPresident
1985 - 1990
University of Washington, Paralegal Extension ProgramFaculty Member
1983 - 2013
Hawthorne Hills Community ClubTrustee
1982 - 1992
Golden Gate University Graduate School of Tax (Seattle Branch)Faculty Member
Education
1977
University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctor
1977
University of Washington
Msster of Business Administration (Finance/Accounting)
1973
University of Washington
B.A. (Economics)
Speaking Engagements
2011
Private Wealth Management Seminar
Planning the Successful Sale of a Privately Held Business
2010
Trust & Estate Litigation CLE
The Origins of Tedra Litigation: Challenging Issues, Conflicts and Controversies
Publications
2012
State Street Global Advisors Newsletter
Using an Incentive Trust Constructively
2009
Puget Sound Business Journal
Patience of Wealthy Taxed by Changing Rules on Estates
2009
Wall Street Journal's SmartMoney Magazine
Before Your Parents Say 'I Do' Again
2006
New York Times, Business Section
In Some Trusts, the Heirs Must Work for the Money
1990
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Durable Power of Attorney is a Guradianship Alternative
N/A
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Right-to-Die Options Allowed Under State Law
N/A
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Estate Planning: Avoiding Probate -- Fact and Fantasy
N/A
Business Law Newsletter of Washington State Bar Association, Vol. 14, No. 2
Personal Liability of Corporate Officers and Directors: A Short Compilation
N/A
Business Law Newsletter Corporate Law Section of Washington State Bar Association
Successor Products Liability in Sale of Asset Transactions
Languages
English