A. Spencer Bergstedt

A. Spencer Bergstedt

also known as Spencer Bergstedt

4.1
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Business ... +2 more

1519 132nd St. SE., Suite. C-231, Everett, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About A.

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases for individuals, couples and businesses.

36 years | 1,500 cases

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, probate

30%
Business 20%

Business start-ups, business purchases or sales, business dissolution, general corporate advice, lease agreements, contracts, business plans

36 years

20%
Family 5%

Dissolution, modifications, surrogacy and alternative insemination agreements, adoptions

5%
Mediation 5%

I have mediated and arbitrated cases in family law, personal injury and breach of contract matters.

28 years | 18 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Suspended - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

North Sound Law, PS

1519 132nd St. SE., Suite. C-231, Everett, WA, 98208

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A. Spencer Bergstedt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

I feel like I was cheated by my lawyer

Timeline of our dealings with Spencer; Feb 16- First meeting with Spencer. I told him we had to have everything done by May 1; we were leaving for an extended trip on May 1. He promised a completed trust document in 2 weeks. In addition, he promised to get the witnesses and notary required and we'...d sign the documents. He'd file them and everything immediately afterwards in just a few days. I said fine. He asked for the entire fee up front. I balked at that so he said fine, give him 50% up front. I wrote him a check which he cashed within days. Mar 2- I emailed him some requested info-my delay. Mar 3- I emailed him requesting status of docs. Mar 18 - After several unanswered phone calls, I emailed him more info on our real estate holdings with additional questions for him. The info I sent him on 3-18 was not holding him up on creating the trust doc. Mar 21- , I email him again with specific questions and asking for draft docs. Mar 25- Spencer responded apologizing for delays. He promised draft docs "tomorrow." Mar 29- I emailed him again asking for draft docs. April 5 – I emailed again asking for draft docs and reminding him of our schedule and his original commitment of “2 weeks.” April 9- Almost 2 months after first meeting, Spencer finally emailed me a draft trust document. April 6- I emailed him several questions raised by his draft trust doc. April 11 - I emailed him with several questions asked previously that he had never answered at all and a couple of additional questions his draft doc had raised, and an error correction in the draft. I suggested a meeting be set up to soon and of our soon upcoming departure! Next 2 weeks-- I made many unanswered phone calls to him! May 2- I emailed him telling him our departure was delayed to May 12 and we could still get the trust completed. Never heard any more from him.

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A. Spencer Bergstedt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Spencer. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ruth Vogel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Spencer since law school (1985!) and trust both his expertise and experience."

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Nicholas Juhl

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Bergstedt is a skilled bankruptcy attorney and asset to the legal community."

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Denise Brogan-Kator

General practice lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Spencer as a committed advocate and experienced attorney, knowledgeable in the law and cconcerned about his client's welfare."

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Jo-Hanna Read

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I turn to him for advice in this area and refer clients to him with full confidence."

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Jo-Hanna Read

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in WA, 2017

updated on 10/23/2017

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2009

Trinity Award, International Foundation for Gender Education

2000

Man of the Year, NLA:International

1984

Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa

1984

Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society

1984

Golden Key, Golden Key National Honor Society

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, North Sound Law, P.S.

2008 - Present

Instructor, Edmonds Community College

2001 - 2008

Managing Partner, Bergstedt Wolff,PS

1992 - 2001

Attorney, Law Offices of Spencer Bergstedt

1991 - 1992

Managing Attorney, Hyatt Legal Services

Associations

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Sexual Orienation and Gender Identification Legal Issues (SOGILI) Section

Member

2007 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Judicial Evaluation Committee

2001 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

1998 - Present

World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Legal Committee Member; Member

1990 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member, Volunteer VAPWA Program

1989 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member, former Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Sanchez

Foreclosure avoided

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Education

1988

University of Washington School of Law

JD

1985

University of Washington -Seattle

BA cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2009

Probate Procedures

Working with Personal Reresentatives

2009

Probate Procedures

Probate process

2009

New Practioner

Bankruptcy Basics for the New Practitioner

2009

LGBT Legal Issues

Transgender Legal Issues

2009

Lavendar Law

Legal Clinics - How to create a legal clinic in your community

2009

Estate Adminstration

Ethical Issues in Estate Administration

2008

Statewide Judical Conference

Sexual Orientation Issues for the Courts

2008

Lavender Law

Representing Transgender Clients

2008

Issues in Estate Planning

LLC's, FLP's and Other Business Entities in Estate Planning

2008

Issues in Estate Planning

Health Care Proxies

2008

Drafting Trusts

Special Needs Trusts

2007

Litigation Mid-Year

Representing the Lavender Client

2007

Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Senior Housing Options

2007

Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Post-Mortem Issues

2006

Creating Change

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Legal Cases and Legislation Overview

2000

Lunch Series

Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy

Publications

2008

Western New England Law Review Estate Planning and the Transgender Client

2007

Choice Directory How Healthy Is Your Estate Plan?

2002

Seattle Information Guide Estate Planning

1997

Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual Editor, Domestic Relations Section

1997

Translegalities: A Legal Guide for Transpeople Book

1996

Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual Editor, Domestic Relations Section

1995

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Editor, Domestic Relations Section

1994

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Editor, Domestic Relations Section

1993

Washington Lawyers Practice Manual Editor, Domestic Relations Section

Languages

Swedish

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