Shelley Movae Buckholtz

Shelley Movae Buckholtz

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 25 years

Business Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Tax, Admiralty & Maritime ... +2 more

1191 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Shelley

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Outside general counsel for closely held businesses, purchase and sale agreements, contract negotiation, due diligence representation, debt to equity representation, mergers and acquisitions.

26 years | 650 cases

50%
Tax 20%

All aspects of tax planning for trusts and estates, probates, fiduciary representation, and succession planning.

26 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Admiralty and Maritime 10%

Transactional maritime counsel and Washington vessel and use tax

24 years | 100 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Commercial and Residential counsel for lenders, buyers, sellers, developers, lease negotiations and workouts.

23 years | 450 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Garvey Schubert Barer

1191 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101-2939

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Shelley Movae Buckholtz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kirsten | July 06, 2010 | Wills & Living Wills

Solid advice during a difficult time.

My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 nueroendocrine cancer 3 months ago. We have two young children and were strongly encouraged by family to create a will in order to see that they would be taken care of in accordance to our wishes should anything happen to us. I don't think anyone enjoys creating ...such a document but in our case the idea of creating a will was particularly stressful. I had all the confidence and faith that my husband would know full health again and didn't want him to think that by creating a will that I was giving up on my belief in his future. I discussed the issues regarding our situation with Shelley Buckholz and my concerns about how my husband might feel under the circumstances. I have to say that all of my fears were for not. Shelley was very tactful and professional in her wording and handling of every aspect of our meeting. If only some of his doctors could have the grace and kindness that she did. We are very glad that we used Shelley and appreciated her thorough knowlege and ability to guide us easily through the process. We also appreciated that she mentioned a few documents which we hadn't considered (medical power of attorney--living will) which were of great use to us. I am not sure it is that difficult to find a lawyer who can throw a will together for you. However, if you want someone who will skillfully and mindfully walk you through your legal needs and who has your highest interests in mind then I recommend that you consult Shelley.

Posted by Jennifer H. Evans | June 24, 2010 | Estate Planning

I recommend this Lawyer

I have used Shelley Buckholtz for many circumstances over the last ten years. Shelley has handled many different matters for me, from my estate planning, to incorporating my business and lastly my prenup agreement. I have been referring her to friends, family and clients over the last ten years. ... Shelley Buckholtz is very efficient and I trust her immensely.

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Shelley Movae Buckholtz's Lawyer Endorsements

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M. Miller

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Haddad

Unknown lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Gibbons

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and capable practitioner. Very responsible and exercises good judgment as legal advisor."

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Rebecca White

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Sally Lanham

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Shelley for more than 5 years. I find her to be thoughtful, concerned about her clients and very knowledgable about her areas of concentration. She is much more than an estate planner and has all the practical common sense that it needed to guide clients through this difficult area."

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William Willard

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Shelley is a knowledgeable and conscientious attorney who is a great resource for issues involving business, wills, estates and tax matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Magna Cum Laude, Gonzaga School of Law

Associations

2009 - Present

Magnolia Moms

Chair

2007 - Present

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle

U.S. District Court (Western District and Eastern District)

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Volunteer Association

Sample of Legal Cases

DeepOcean Quest S.A. v. Stabbert Maritime et. al.

Complete Defense Verdict and Award of $1.8 million in attorneys fees

Mill Bay RV Park v. Estate of William Wapato Evans

TEDRA Settlement

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Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

George Washington University

MA - Masters

1994

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Institute for Paralegal Education

Social Media and Ethics for Law Firm Professionals

2008

Basic Estate Planning for Paralegals Estate Planning

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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