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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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32 years | 1,000 cases
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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 10 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Robert | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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 | Wills & Living Wills
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 anonymous | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Not just for elders
We are in our late thirties/early forties with elementary school aged children. After losing close family members who had been named guardians in earlier and less comprehensive versions of our wills, we hired Steve to ensure our wills and power of attorney were handled correctly, and give us peace of...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Mr. Martin
Personal, professional, service driven attorney. Steven Avery was extremely responsive, prompt and accommodating for our tight time schedule. He is knowledgeable and took the time to guide us through the process with detailed explanations when needed. The documents he provided were thorough and clear...
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...
"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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