Dean Vincent Butler

Dean Vincent Butler

4.4
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Trusts, Probate

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98104-7010

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Dean Vincent Butler's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning made more confusing and complex

In spite of many years of experience Mr. Butler was unable to clearly explain the big picture with respect to estate planning. He complicated rather than simplified, obfuscated rather than clarified. Left me with the sense that my inability to understand the plan was my problem.

Dean Butler

Replied last January 14, 2019

I am very sorry this writer did not understand his or her estate plan based on my explanation of the plan. Without knowing the name of the client it is not possible to specifically respond, other than to invite him or her to contact me directly and see what I can do to clarify his or her estate plan. Even though a negative review I appreciate this person's feedback. I hope to improve my communications in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics

2006

Top 100 Super Lawyer,

2006

Best Lawyer,

2005

Super Lawyer,

2005

Top 100 Super Lawyer,

2005

Best Lawyer,

2004

Super Lawyer,

2004

Top 100 Super Lawyer,

2004

Best Lawyer,

2003

Best Lawyer,

2003

Super Lawyer,

2002

Best Lawyer,

2002

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2001

Super Lawyer,

2001

Best Lawyer,

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1979

Santa Clara University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Society of Financial Service Professionals

Update on Washington Estate Taxes

2006

Northwest Estate Planning Council Chapter Meeting

New Washington Estate Tax and Hemphill Update

2006

Keeping Current for Certified Public Accountants

Keeping Up to Speed on Estate Taxes

2006

51st Annual Estate Planning Seminar

Update on the Washington Estate Tax

2005

Washington State Bar-Continuing Legal Education

The Decoupled Washington Estate Tax and Planning fro Differences from the Federal Estate Tax

2005

Advanced Probate Issue-New Washington Estate Tax

New Washington Estate Tax

2003

Washington State Bar Assocoation-Continuing Legal Education

The Decoupled Washington Estate Tax and the Migatory Client

2003

Midyear Meeting-Real Property, Probate & Trust Section

The Decoupled Washington Estate Tax

1992

Living Trusts

Living Trust

Publications

2005

Estate Planning Deskbook-Washington State Bar Association Editor-Overview of State and Federal Taxes and Post Mortem Planning
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