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.
Practice areas
Expertise in estate planning, guardianship, probate, long term care planning, and Medicaid planning.
28 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2004 | 06/28/2022 |
CA | Inactive | 1994 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Avery Elder Law, PS | 2013 - Present |
Owner | Elder Law offices of Meyers & Avery | 2007 - 2014 |
Attorney | Zender Thurson, PS | 2004 - 2007 |
County Counsel | County of Fresno | 1999 - 2004 |
Associate | Marderosian, Swanson, Oren & Paboojian | 1994 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney | 1994 - Present |
Whatcom Counsel on Aging | Secretary | 2011 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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San Joaquin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
California State University, Fresno | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Caregivers conference | Estate planning, guardianship, Medicaid | 2014 |
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Emily Mowrey, Probate Attorney on Feb 1, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I appreciate Steve for his knowledge of probate law and his providing quality representation to families in our community.
W. Railton, Elder law Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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.
Edward Wurtz, Elder law Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Nunes, Litigation Attorney on Nov 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Visser, Unknown Attorney on Dec 9, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.