Lincoln J. Miller

Lincoln J. Miller

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate ... +2 more

4566 Flying Goat Ave NE C120, Bainbridge Island, WA

About Lincoln

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

28 years

40%
Real Estate 10%

31 years

10%
Business 5%

31 years

5%
Litigation 5%

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lincoln Miller, PLLC

4566 Flying Goat Ave NE C120, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

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Lincoln J. Miller's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Julie | November 23, 2013

An absolute professional

If you're looking for a lawyer who knows his stuff and gets to the heart of the matter quickly using the spot-on legal guidance out there, THIS IS YOUR LAWYER! It has been a few years since I needed legal support but Lincoln was responsive, organized and had all the info he needed at his fingertips ...to guide me through my legal issue. His verbal and written communication skills including editing of my written words is top-notch. I wish he could handle all my legal matters!

Posted by Sid | October 30, 2012

Trustworthy and Competent

When I recently had some family business and estate planning to do, I engaged Lincoln Miller. The two characteristics I value most in attorneys are competence and trustworthiness. Lincoln has the relatively rare (for attorneys) combination of both. Our circumstances were unusual and a little complica...ted, but Lincoln grasped our needs and helped us create two revocable trusts and and LLC. His advice was solid, his billing was reasonable and his level of service was exceptional.

Posted by Dominic | October 25, 2012

Lincoln Miller Client Review - Great Lawyer

Lincoln is very professional and a great lawyer. I somehow feel like I am his only client when talking with him - he never says he will have to review my file and get back to me. He can remember the details of my specific situation with great ease. He is also very responsive both via phone and ema...il. I work with him from out of state to help out my father in WA and the distance is not an issue in our communications and he has been very flexible in meeting me when I am in WA. Most importantly, his services are superb and he delivers on everything we have set to do. I'm very confident in Lincoln's abilities. If you are looking for a great lawyer who is also a stand up guy, I'd recommend Lincoln every time.

Posted by Joan | October 23, 2012

Lincoln Miller Excellent Attorney

Lincoln Miller handled our estate planning in 2003. In 2010, I found out he had done an excellent, forward-looking job when my husband died. Lincoln provided outstanding advice when I sold my home making the sale much easier. He always reponsded rapidly to my qestions. I moved to another state wh...ere my new attorney said "You have been expertly represented!"

Posted by Jim | October 23, 2012

Lincoln does a fantastic job

I've worked with Lincoln Miller for many years and always find him to be very knowledgable and understanding of what my needs are. Many years ago another attorney told me that his goal is that I should feel that I am his only client: Lincoln is the only attorney I've used since that makes me feel th...at way. He is my go to phone call whenever a question arises and I cannot recall ever being disappointed.

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Lincoln J. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenneth Kambich

Business lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Lincoln on several matters. He is honest, well prepared, responsive and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Tucker

Business lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Other

"Lincoln guided me in the formation of my law practice several years ago and was instrumental in my success in opening up my law practice. He is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of business formation and knows the law very well. He is also my family's estate planning attorney and we feel very lucky to have him guiding us for the security of our children's future. Lincoln has the highest integrity of any attorney I know. He is a very well liked and respected attorney in our community and I feel very lucky to know him and work with him. I highly endorse Lincoln."

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Isaac Anderson

Real estate lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lincoln is experienced, sharp, an excellent advocate for his clients, and creative in exploring resolutions for disputes."

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Maureen Ray

Estate planning lawyer

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Kenneth Kambich

Business lawyer

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Lee Tucker

Personal injury lawyer

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Isaac Anderson

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

BV Rating - 4.4 out of 5 Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Review Rating (Business Law) - Preeminent 5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Best Lawyer - Finalist, North Kitsap Herald

Work Experience

2007 - Present

, Lincoln Miller, PLLC

1995 - 2007

, Sherrard, McGonagle, Bohannon & Miller, PS

Associations

2005 - Present

Kitsap County Estate Planning Council

Secretary/Treasurer (2013-2016)

1995 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of WSBA

Member

Business Law Section of WSBA

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ingram v. Northwest Septic O & M, Inc. et al (Kitsap County)

Arbitration award in favor of client on all claims (no damages)

Szczepaniak v. Szczepaniak

Verdict in favor of enforcement of settlement agreement

Estate of John S. Fox

Verdict in favor of Personal Representative

Saxton v. Wilkes (Kitsap County)

Defense verdict and judgment entered in favor of defendant/client on counterclaim for wrongful filing of lis pendens, including an award of attorney fees.

Starnes v. Bugher (Kitsap County)

Arbitration award in favor of defendant on all claims (no damages); defendant received award of attorney fees which were fully recovered from the plaintiff

Gary's Rockeries, Inc. v. Maxwell (Kitsap County)

Arbitration award in favor of plaintiff/client for entire amount claimed under the contract

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Education

1995

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared

Estate Planning

2009

Technology Tools for Attorneys

Running Your Law Practice with Less Paper

2008

Regular Meeting of MOPS

10 Things I Wish Every Estate Planning Client Knew

2005

Regular Meeting of NALS

Becoming Valuable

2004

Regular Meeting of MOPS

Planning for Peace for Life's Inevitables

2004

Estate, Tax and Financial Planning Seminar

Life is Unpredictable

2003

Regular Meeting of PDCA

How to Keep Yourself Out of Court and Still Get Paid

2002

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2002

Estate and Financial Planning Seminar

Three Myths About Estate Planning

2000

Regular Meeting of PDCA

How to Avoid Getting a Black Eye From Your Lien Claims

2000

Regular Meeting of Christian Women's Club

Estate Planning for the New Millenium

Publications

2009

Communique (Kitsap County Medical Society) Lessons From a Turbulent Time

2007

Law Technology News Tech Counsel - Toting a Tablet

Languages

English

Activity

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