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Darol Tuttle
About Darol
Biography
Accomplished attorney with over 12 years experience in business, personal and tax planning.
Formerly founded and operated a Registered Investment Advisory firm, responsible for marketing and business operations.
Darol Tuttle’s Talents:
Public speaking, negotiations,
January 1996 — Present
Established and operated solo law practice that assisted clients on all aspects of estate and personal planning.
- Analyzed clients’ tax and financial situation and drafted solutions uniquely suited to individual needs.
- Successfully argued cases before municipal, district, superior and appellate courts.
- Identified a unique legal issue in the area of minor settlements under UTMA and crafted a solution intended to assist personal injury firms in better settling their cases involving the sale of a tax deferred annuity.
Officer/ JAG Attorney
US Army Reserves
(Legal Services industry)
January 1990 — January 2002 (12 years 1 month)
1/1990 - 8/2002 Judge Advocate’s General Corps Attorney, Fort Lewis, WA
Staff Judge Advocate 2001-2002
Served as legal counsel for Brigade Commander in reserve infantry unit.
Contracting Attorney/Unit Training Officer 1999-2001
Responsible for deploying as Army fiscal and contracting officer. Primarily responsible for management of unit's training, logistics and evaluation.
Graduate, Judge Advocates General Course; Basic and Advanced Government Contracting Course.
Company Executive Officer 1993-1999
Company staff positions to include executive officer in a company line unit. Responsible for execution of company missions in an infantry unit.
Infantry Platoon Leader 1990 – 1993
Responsible for personnel, equipment and implementation of unit missions.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Darol Tuttle, Atty
1200 Pacific Ave, Ste. 600, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Darol Tuttle's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2008
Great Guy and Lawyer
I had Darol help me with my business. I have a small business that is actually doing better than I ever expected. I was concerned about passing my business onto my family if I should die. He developed what he calls a "Business Owner Succession Plan". It was just great. Darol is casual but ve...
Darol Tuttle's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this attorney. I have worked with him on numerous cases and find his knowledge and competence incredibly impressive."
"I'm pleased to endorse Darol Tuttle. I've known Darol professionally and personally for several years and find him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I have referred matters to Darol and do so confident that he will take good care of people and well serve their legal needs. I highly recommend Darol and will continue to do so in the future."
"I recommend Darol to anyone looking for a quality estate planning attorney. We are both members of a national estate planning group, and I have come to recognize Darol as a solid contributor to the group and quality attorney for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darol is among the top in his field. I would surely refer clients who needed help in his community. Darol is very competent and very good with his clients. Highly recommended."
"Darol is a bright, competent and caring attorney. He goes above and beyond for his clients and I would hesitate to hire him for my own estate planning and elder law needs for my family."
"I know Darol from professional organizations of which we are both members. He seems to be a very intelligent, well-organized attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Darol for estate planning work."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Darol recently during a conference and was impressed with his knowledge of all estate planning matters. I would highly recommend him to clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently met Darol in a conference, Darol was confident and very knowledgeable on his field. I will be happy to refer him cases in the future because I know he won't dissapoint the clients. I am happy to endorse him!"
"This attorney is among the top in their field. I would surely refer clients who needed help in his community. Darol is very competent and very good with his clients. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to meet Darol at a seminar I attended in Orlando, Florida. I highly recommend Darol as an estate planning lawyer and would not hesitate referring clients to his practice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Darol is a good, thorough, professional lawyer. I highly recommend him to both clients and attorneys looking for his expertise."
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Experience
Honors
2000
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army JAG Corps
1998
Army Commendation Medal, US Army Jag Corps
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Darol Tuttle, Atty
1998 - 2003
Army Lawyer, US Army JAG Corps
1995 - 1997
Associate, Mayhew-Froehling
Associations
2011 - Present
Pierce County Health Care ProvidersVice President
2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2011 - Present
WealthCounselMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re William Holloman
I appeared and removed the Personal Representative who had mismanaged the estate. The Court also granted a spousal support award. This protected much of Artie’s estate from creditors and she was able to pay for her care without Medicaid.
Education
1996
Seattle University, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
Washington State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
WAELA CLE and Annual Meeting
Veterans Benefits: The Other Way to Pay for Care
2014
Alzheimer's Caregiver Convention
Health Care Benefits for Veterans
2013
Pierce County Educational Series
Ultimate Dilemma: Planning for Aging Parents of Children with Disabilities
2013
FTH University
Estate Planning Mistakes and How To Avoid
2013
ElderCounsel Webinar
Elder Law Unplugged: Financial Forecasting for the Elder Law Attorney
2012
2012 Alzheimer's Conference
VA Planning for Veterans with Dementia
2008
Estate Planning CLE
Estate Planning
Publications
2008
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does the person I select as Trustee have to be a US Citizen? Does the Guardian? The Executor?
23 May 2009
Q&A
If my husband is in the military and we file for divorce are both parties allowed to JAG services
09 Oct 2008
Q&A
City plans to put a road through my home but in 3 to 7 years. I want to sell my home but no one will buy because of future road.
30 Sep 2008
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Many Baby Boomers Opt to Care for Parents…
10 Nov 2012
Legal Guide
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and Risk to Military Vets
30 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
Myth of Long-term Care for Tacoma Elderly Alone Debunked
18 Sep 2012