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Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Computer Applications and Systems Analysis from California State University Fresno. He received his law degree from the San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno, California, graduating in the top ten of his class. Steve has practiced law since 1994. He is licensed to practice law in Washington and California. Steve was named a Washington Rising Star (only 2.5% of Washington lawyers) by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine in 2013.
Steve's practice includes estate planning, trusts (including special needs trusts for disabled individuals), planning for incapacity/disability, probate, long-term care planning (Medicaid), and mediations.
He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. Steve is the founder of the Bellingham Bay Marathon, and served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Race Director of its inaugural race in 2007.
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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2004
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State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Pacific Harbor Building, 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202, Bellingham, WA, 98229
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by Terry | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Steve Avery
Steve took time out of a family outing to meet with me to discuss our needs. He brought information, clearly explained how we did or didn't fit with the rules. We agreed to have him write up our wills and other legal documents that will protect us in the future. He was most helpful, very clear, and w...
Posted by Barbara | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A One-In-A-Million Excellent Experience
With only slightly over a week's notice, my husband learned he had to undergo heart surgery. No one is ever really prepared for this sort of news, but we were woefully unprepared to face possible medical issues given that our legal needs have been neglected for 30 years. We needed to update our Wil...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Experience!!!
Steve Avery was friendly, professional, sensitive and informative regarding what our Families needs and goals, when we retained him. He completed all necessary documents and filings, in a timely fashion. Everything was clearly 'spelled out', with nothing left, to interpretation. Whenever there was a ...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Documents
Steve prepared my estate planning documents. He is very knowledgeable and listened to my questions and then provided me legal advise as to the implications of various estate planning decisions. I did not feel rushed to make a final decision. I have recommended Steve to my friends that have d...
"I appreciate Steve for his knowledge of probate law and his providing quality representation to families in our community."
"Steve is a terrific attorney specializing in Elder Law. He has outstanding knowledge of this area of law, and stays up-to-date on the latest changes in various jurisdictions. I find Steve a pleasure to work with, and I refer clients to him with great confidence."
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Attorney, Avery Elder Law, PS
2007 - 2014
Owner, Elder Law offices of Meyers & Avery
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Zender Thurson, PS
1999 - 2004
County Counsel, County of Fresno
1994 - 1999
Associate, Marderosian, Swanson, Oren & Paboojian
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
2011 - 2017
Whatcom Counsel on AgingSecretary
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Estate planning, guardianship, Medicaid
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