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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trusts
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
One and done!
We met with Steven about creating our living trusts, having been told by our family attorney that we didn’t need a trust because probate is “so simple” in Washington. It turned out that his flat fee for three clearly worded trusts was significantly less expensive than probate costs for one of us (whi...
Posted by Robert | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Estate Planning Documents
Steve created our Trust, our Durable Powers of Atty.-General and Health Care and Health Care Directives, and out Wills. He provided us a Quit Claim Deed that allowed us to name the new Trust as owner of our new refi mortgage. He was very prompt in getting us our drafts, and the drafts were very thoro...
Posted by Bruce | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trust/Will Lawyer - Strongly Recommend
Steve Avery proved to be an excellent resource to setup one's final wishes for wills, health directives, and financial trusts. He's personable and willing to answer any questions we asked.
Posted by Dave | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Very responsive
We solicitated the services of Steven Avery to help us draft a Living Trust. From start to finish he was very responsive, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and professional. We would highly recommend using him for similar legal services.
Posted by Muffie | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Absolutely Fabulous!!!
I contacted Steven to prepare my estate and he listened to my particular specific details with great interest. He made suggestions and reviewed my draft with me. My trust has now been completed and that weight is off my shoulders. I count him as my friend as well as my estate attorney. Steven is trul...
"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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