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Carl Park Colbert

4.9
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 29 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Gig Harbor, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate ... +3 more

PO Box 327, Gig Harbor, WA

About Carl

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

I provide full service estate planning and asset protection for my clients. Each representation is tailored to my clients' individualized need. I am also prepared to litigate my Clients' estate related issues pursuant to Washington's TEDRA statutes.

27 years | 110 cases

25%
Business 20%

I represent small to midsize corporations and LLCs as well as other entities from the formation stage through to the sale stage.

32 years | 200 cases

20%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

I aggressively represent clients involved in pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, arbitration and other disputes. If someone is suing you, or you need to enforce your rights against someone else, we can help.

29 years | 210 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

I represent individuals, entities and, in particular, real estate investors in the full range of issues that arise in real estate transactions. From purchase to foreclosure.

32 years | 250 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

I aggressively and tenaciously defend my clients who have been charged with a crime. If you are seeking a criminal defense lawyer, MAKE SURE that they don't charge some small fee and then take you in and plead you guilty. MAKE SURE that they know what they are doing and have conducted hundreds of motion hearings and at the very least DOZENS of trials.

32 years | 300 cases

10%
International Law 5%

I represent individuals and entities who wish to engage in a variety of cross border transactions.

29 years | 50 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Colbert & Colbert, LLP

PO Box 327, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335-0327

Law Offices of Carl Colbert, Ltd. PC

Po Box 327, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335-0327

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Carl Park Colbert's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Xena | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best lawer

I was being sued by a real dirtbag and it was really serious FALSE allegations... My previous attorney just, kept telling me to settle... So I fired him and hired carl. He went to war for me and got the case Dismissed! I highly Recommend him

Posted by Annette | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Evict

Carl the best lawyer . I hired Carl to evict horrible tenant and he got it done even during governor inslees moratorium!! Thank you so much !!!

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Top Notch Attorney and knows the law

I worked with Carl on a trust and estate matter. Carl was always responsive to any questions or documents that I needed. In the real estate world time is of the essence and he never fell short of doing the work that he said that he was going to do. He knows the laws and he’s able to articulate and a...dvise those lies to his clients. He really is a top notch attorney and is invaluable to the community.

Posted by John | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Client

From the moment I called carl he was very helpful and friendly. He set my mind at ease at my first meeting with him. Carl never miss lead me and gave me professional advice. He was clear in what he expected of me and what he could do for me. I would strongly recommend Carl's services . Thanks car...l.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Solid Attorney

Carl did a good job with my case. I've used his services a couple of times and my outcomes have been positive and fair.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Carl Colbert, LTD., PC

1999 - 2007

Partner, Colbert & Colbert, LLP

1997 - 1997

Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

1994 - 1997

Associate, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP A Law Firm Serving Global Clients

1993 - 1993

Intern, Northwest Defenders Association

Associations

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Admitted

1997 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Admitted

Sample of Legal Cases

Gig Harbor v. Ottow & State v. Ottow

After a jury trial on some of the charges, I negotiated an omnibus settlement with prosecutors from both jurisdictions whereby client served no jail time and had his DUI charges dismissed.

Weller v. Ohana Trust

Summary judgment GRANTED in favor of my client.

Frazier v. Access Mortgage Co., Inc.

Defense Verdict after week long trial.

State v. Farr

DUI charges Dismissed, case resolved with Mr. Farr agreeing to pay a fine for a traffic ticket.

Ryan v. Ohana Trust

Case resolved in favor of my client.

State v. Kraft

Case dismissed.

State v. Davis

After several hearings and motions, all charges DISMISSED.

US. v. Old Plastics, Co., Inc., 339 F.Supp.2d 1119 (2004)

Due to the federal government's interest in the case, the United States intervened, and 'beneficial interest' in the promissory note at interest in the litigation was eventually transferred to the United States.

Craig v. Salatino's Auto Body, Inc.

Plaintiff received not one penny from my Client.

State v. Wischmann

Breath test over three times the legal limit thrown out.

US v. Stella M. Nickell

Ms. Nickell remains wrongfully convicted and incarcerated. She is eligible for parole in 2017

State v. Rassolav

Washington state's attorney wanted Mr. Rassolav imprisoned for life, Mr. Rassolav was imprisoned for exactly one year.

State v. Hix

Not Guilty verdict after full jury trial.

State v. Dougherty

Not Guilty verdict after full jury trial.

State v. Foy

Case Dismissed.

State v. Mueller

Blood test suppressed in EACH case. DUI charges DISMISSED client paid a fine for two traffic tickets.

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Education

1992

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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