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Darol Tuttle

Elder law Attorney at Tacoma, WA

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About Darol

Learn Darol’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    33%

  2. Estate planning
    33%
    I have drafted several hundred estate plans to include living trusts, estate tax planning, charitable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, etc. I also emphasize elder law and focus on assisting clients with long term care costs.

    24 years, 600 cases

  3. Medicaid and medicare
    33%

  4. Other
    1%

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.

 

 

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Licensed for 26 years
State WA
Status Active
Acquired 1996
Updated 03/18/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Darol Tuttle, Atty
1200 Pacific Ave
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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 very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-250 per hour

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Darol Tuttle, Atty
  • 1998 - Present
  • Army Lawyer
  • US Army JAG Corps
  • 1998 - 2003
  • Associate
  • Mayhew-Froehling
  • 1995 - 1997

Education

  • Seattle University, School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1996
  • University of Washington
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1992
  • Washington State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1986

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.

Associations

  • Pierce County Health Care Providers
  • Vice President
  • 2011 - Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • ElderCounsel
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • WealthCounsel
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Army Commendation Medal
  • U.S. Army JAG Corps
  • 2000
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • US Army Jag Corps
  • 1998

Publications

  • Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
  • Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting
  • 2008

Speaking Engagements

  • Estate Planning CLE
  • Estate Planning
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (8)
Endorse Darol
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly recommend this attorney. I have worked with him on numerous cases and find his knowledge and competence incredibly impressive."
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 28
Relationship: Other
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Darol for estate planning work."
Estate planning Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Other
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Other
"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!"
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Other
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Other
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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