$ 225-250 per hour
Shannon M.W. Kraft
About Shannon
Biography
I am honored to be able to provide full-service legal representation to the East Plateau area of Pierce County. For more than 25 years, our office has been a steady presence here in Bonney Lake. I practiced for more than 10 years with Hal Geiersbach, who was lucky enough to retire in June 2013, offering experience in real estate, contracts and business planning, personal injury, bankruptcy, estate planning and trust work, probate, and civil litigation.
Darlene Hoffman, our certified legal assistant, and Brenda Conner, our Limited Practice Officer and Escrow Manager, have each been with the firm more than twenty years!
We are conveniently located on Highway 410 (right next door to Wendy's) - easy access from Highways 512, 167, and the Auburn Enumclaw highway. Consider our outstanding service and fair prices in choosing the firm that will best be able to represent you.
I have lived in Pierce County my entire life and am deeply connected to the members of our community. My husband, Chris, and I have a son in college, as well as two children in the Puyallup School District. We spend our free time coaching youth soccer and softball and, when we can get away, fishing and exploring the Washington coast.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
26 years | 300 cases
Real Estate
25%
26 years | 400 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
26 years | 300 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
26 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Kraft Law Group, PS
8910 Main St E, Suite A, Bonney Lake, WA, 98391-8988
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Shannon M.W. Kraft's Reviews
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Posted by Donna | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Service
I employed the services of Kraft Law Group to assist me with probate and the closure of an estate. The service I received from Shannon and her team was outstanding. They are very knowledgeable and professional. Closing out an estate, particularly in another state, can have its challenges but ...
Posted by Jeff | November 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service, excellent people
My wife and I engaged Shannon to do our wills, advance directives, and durable power of attorney documents. Shannon skillfully determined our situation, needs, and wishes and she and her wonderful staff provided a package of perfectly-executed documents. To say we were delighted with our experience i...
Posted by Darlene | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Retired senior citizen
I am grateful to have been refered to Shannon Kraft, a very professional and personable lawyer. She educated me on Wa law, since I am new to this state. Shannon updated all of my legal documents for Wa. She also worked above and beyond on another matter. I highly recommend Shannon as a very concerne...
Posted by joe sinkovic | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Pro
Shannon is very knowledgeable about the law. She put me at ease and layed everything out completely. She is an excellent attorney that cares about her clients.
Posted by Forrest | May 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very pleased with counsel from Ms. Shannon Kraft
My family and I engaged Ms Kraft and her firm to advise us about several large real estate transactions involving some complicated strategy. She gave us good advice and surely saved me potential legal problems in the future. She carefully reviewed several Purchase Agreements and helped me close on tw...
Shannon M.W. Kraft's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shannon and I clerked together in Superior Court and have worked on a variety of issues through the years. I rely on her intelligence and clarity frequently and have and will continue to refer clients to her."
"I've known Shannon since law school and I have since worked with and retained Shannon. Shannon is practical, fair, and caring, as well as assertive when needed."
"I've had the honor of working and conferring with Shannon for six years as a colleague in the legal community. Shannon has been invaluable as a "go to" source for me on various legal matters, e.g. court procedure, contracts, and etc. Shannon is client focused and has a ton of experience. She is accessible and easy to work with. I recommend her services without reservation."
"Ms. Kraft is a diligent, hard-working attorney and I endorse her without reservation."
"While working as a prosecutor, I worked with Shannon on a number of cases. Shannon was always prepared, professional, knowledgeable, and represented the best interests of her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Shannon."
"I have known Shannon as an attorney for 14 years. She is meticulous in her preparation and always keeps an eye on the client's bottom line. She's a tenacious negotiator. I often refer clients to her for real estate and estate planning needs. She really cares about providing high-quality service in a cost-effective manner."
"Shannon is a talented lawyer and an aggressive advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Kraft's advocacy is second to none."
"Ms. Kraft is an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse her without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
1991
Invited to Law Review, Seattle Univ Law School
1990
Phi Beta Kappa, Univ of Puget Sound
1990
Phi Kappa Phi, Univ of Puget Sound
1990
Motar Board, Univ of Puget Sound
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, The Kraft Law Group, PS
2011 - Present
Owner, Geiersbach & Kraft, P.S.C.
2007 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Black Diamond Municipal Court
2008 - 2011
Shareholder, Geiersbach & Kraft, PSC.
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Law Office of Hal J. Geiersbach
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk, Kitsap County Superior Court
1999 - 2000
Corporate Trainer, IBM
1997 - 1999
Interim Director, ARC / Legal Writing Instructor, University of Puget Sound School of Law
Associations
2005 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
2002 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
Education
1993
Seattle University
Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1990
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude)
Publications
1997
Willamette Law Review
I'm the credited research assistant for the article "Construction Sites, Building Types, and Bridging Gaps: A Cognitive Theory of the Learning Progression of Law Students"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is giving money to adult children before death considered inheritance or gift? If a gift do taxes need to be paid on the gift.
01 Jul 2013
Q&A
How to I obtain something that was willed to me, but the executor of estate will not hand over?
25 May 2012
Q&A
Can a judge deny a defendant the ability to quash a warrant in WA state
26 Oct 2008