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Michelle Lynn Graunke

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 26 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Probate, Estate Planning ... +2 more

719 2nd Ave Ste 104, Seattle, WA

About Michelle

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

27 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

27 years

20%
Probate 20%

27 years

20%
Trusts 20%

27 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelle Lynn Graunke

719 2nd Ave Ste 104, Seattle, WA, 98104-1748

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Michelle Lynn Graunke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Bruce | July 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Prompt, and Very Good at Elder Law

Michelle has represented me over the last year, and made the process of become my mother's guardian very smooth. Michelle always kept me aware of the next steps, and there were no surprises. I am 100% satisfied with her representation.

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Michelle Lynn Graunke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Phelan

Elder law lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I've know Michelle for over a decade when we met at a national continuing legal education conference. We've also worked together on state chapter matters. Michelle is knowledgeable, well respected and articulate."

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Stacy Heard

Elder law lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle has exceptional experience in estate planning. Without hesitation, I refer clients to her for estate planning, trusts and estates. She is knowledgable and a pleasure to work with."

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Daniel Kellogg

Elder law lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a very well respected Elder Law attorney in the Seattle area. I would be very comfortable referring clients to her."

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Sheila O'Sullivan

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is defnitely one of the best in her practice area. I refer all my elder law cases to her and consult her on elder and probate/estate questions. A great rating for a great lawyer!"

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Linnea Long

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Michelle for many years and can vouch for the quality of her character. It is no accident she has been given an Avvo rating of 9.6. She is hard working and committed to providing her clients with the best legal advice available in her practice areas. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone needing estate planning advice or help with elder care issues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

, Solo Practitioner

1998 - 2004

Associate, Thompson & Howle

Associations

2006 - Present

Elder Law Section, Washington State Bar Association

Treasurer

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

Guardianship & Elder Law Section, King County Bar Association

Chair

2004 - 2007

Washington Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Director

2002 - 2003

Guardianship & Elder Law Section, King County Bar Association

Secretary

Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Washington Elder Law 2007

Informed Consent, Guardianship, and Advance Directives

2007

The Guardianship Institute

Guardianship of the Person Issues

2007

Guardianship Institute

Guardian of the Person Issues

2007

Advanced Guardianship Issues

General Rules 15, 22, and 31

2006

Probate Administration

Closing the Probate

2005

Elder Law Issues in Estate Planning

Law of Remains

2005

Best of CLE 2005; Encore of Excellence

Law of Remains

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