Jeffrey J Liang

Jeffrey J Liang

also known as Jeff Liang

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 17 years

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

409B Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

18 years

40%
Probate 20%

18 years

20%
Tax 20%

Specifically, Non-Profit entities who are tax-exempt (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), etc.).

18 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Banyan Legal Counsel LLP

409B Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Jeffrey J Liang's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Helpful advice and discernment in handling business agreements

In starting my own business, I've had a lot of documents to review that I don't have the expertise. I initially hired Jeff to review an NDA. Jeff provided prompt feedback to my questions using the comment features in MS Word, which I found very helpful. He also did a 1:1 call to review the docume...nt. Importantly, he also provided guidance to help me when reviewing similar documents in the future as well as answering tangential business law questions. I've since hired him to help in some of the other legal business paperwork. His advice on contracts has been very useful to help discern when to decline a contract. It's difficult to say 'no' to a contract early in a business venture. However, I've found myself better off for sticking with his advice and declining work when the other party is not willing to address the concerns he raised.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional, Easy to work with, Very satisfied

I consulted with Jeff for estate planning. Jeff is a pleasure to work with- approachable, friendly, good at understanding my particular goals and needs, knowledgeable and has helpful suggestions. Overall it was a straightforward, easy and professional experience. I went on recommendation from a frie...nd, and am now happy to recommend Jeff to others.

Posted by Eric | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning: Super helpful and knowledgable...great experience and value!

After reading several reviews and having at least two other consultation meetings with attorneys to help us with our estate planning needs (e.g. a revocable living trust, wills for me and my wife, health directives, etc.), we went with Jeff due to his immediate grasp of our situation and his sensible... approach (i.e. he provided us with our options, as well as a recommendation--we never felt he was trying to 'up-sell' us--which was a vibe we got from other attorneys). We have a complex situation (e.g. a couple LLCs, rental properties, kids from previous marriage, etc.) and Jeff was able to propose approaches that addressed our situation. Perhaps most importantly, Jeff was incredibly patient and helpful in answering our questions about the specific (if not arcane) legal terms, tax mitigation approaches, etc. that were part of the process. He was thorough and professional while being friendly and approachable. We never felt rushed through the process and felt we received very good value for the price he charged. With Jeff, we feel like we've found "our attorney" we can go to for future legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable and punctual, pleasure to work with

Jeff prepared my will, power of attorney, and other related documents. I had some unique questions in my will related to business ownership and he was able to discuss trade-offs with me to come up with a good strategy. Had a personal deadline coming up, and needed the documents and revisions done in ...a short time frame, and Jeff was very accessible and made it happen. A pleasure to work with!

Posted by David | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Positive Experience Developing Estate Planning Documents

I hired Jeffrey to review my existing estate planning documents, and later to draft new documents. He was responsive, thorough, and focused on my situation. I was satisfied with the service that I received at a reasonable cost. Highly recommended.

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Ryan Pry

Probate lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Recently hired Jeff as local counsel to help me with an ancillary probate matter in Washington State. Jeff obtained a great result for my client, in short time. I found him to be very responsive and available. Highly recommend."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor Taxation of Non-Profit Organizations, Seattle University School of Law

2009 - 2010

Associate, Lane Powell PC

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Internal Revenue Service

Associations

2014 - Present

Asian Counseling and Referral Services

Board Member

2001 - Present

Seattle Asian Sports Club

Basketball Coach

2013 - 2013

Asian Bar Association of Washington

President

2011 - 2012

Asian Bar Association of Washington Student Scholarship Foundation

Treasurer

2009 - 2010

WSBA Tax Council, International Tax Committee

Chair

2007 - 2013

Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation

Treasurer

Education

2008

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2007

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Changing Legal Market Hiring Independent Contractors

2011

WSBA Business Law CLE Summit

Limber LLCs: Ins and Outs of a Flexible Entity

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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