John Matthew Ennis

John Matthew Ennis

4.5
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 49 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fircrest, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

6314 19th Street West, ste 12, Fircrest, WA

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hager & Ennis LLP

6314 19th Street West, ste 12, Fircrest, WA, 98466

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John Matthew Ennis's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Julianne | November 20, 2017 | Probate

My Positive Legal Experience

I am fairly new to the area and was in need of legal advise regarding an inheritance of property. John Ennis came highly recommended to me by a close friend. I was immediately impressed when he returned my call in person in only a few minutes. His work was timely, thorough, professional, and well ...received. Mr Ennis also went beyond my expectations by sending me documents I didn't know I would need. I would certainly retain him again for future legal expertise.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Ennis

I contacted Mr. Ennis when a family member fell critically ill. Mr. Ennis was wonderful. My family member had Mr. Ennis make a will 22 years ago and had not updated it or been in contact with the office since. I phoned the office, and within a half hour, Mr. Ennis reached out to me. He had review...ed the will, remembered my relative, and helped me through the necessary additions, updates, and amendments. Mr. Ennis then personally took charge of getting paperwork to the hospital administrators that day, getting the necessary documents signed by my relative with great professional expertise in deeply private matters, and most importantly with compassion for my loved relative. He made it all so simple and helped alleviate anxiety. I trust Mr. Ennis and would recommend him to others.

Posted by Steve Fein | January 25, 2016

Professional and Helpful

Mr Ennis is knowledgable and friendly and I had a good experience with the advice he gave me concerning my legal questions. I appreciated his prompt response after contacting him via e-mail. I will refer him to others.

Posted by Stephanie | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Professional Attorney with Integrity

It is with great pleasure I write this review for Mr. John Ennis. I found Mr. John Ennis to have the highest level of integrity while dealing with my complex legal matter. Mr. John Ennis was Professional in every aspect of my case, and always treated me with the utmost respect. As a woman, I found... my particular law matter to be incredibly emotional, however, Mr. John Ennis took time to listen to me, and put matters into priority and perspective. I was always comfortable in having Mr. John Ennis explain the law or legal matter to me. I also admired the understanding and knowledge John Ennis expressed regarding the Courts and possible outcomes. Having been in law practice for many years, Mr. Ennis knows the law to the finest degree, and at the highest level, and can accurately express a likely outcome, if settling in Court becomes necessary. His office staff is also most helpful. Without reservation, I recommend Mr. John Ennis for all your legal matters, needs and concerns. He treats you like family.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Estate Planning "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Washington, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Hager & Ennis LLP

1977 - 2016

Attorney, Hager & Ennis

1976 - 1977

Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office

Associations

1977 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1985 - 1987

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Board of Trustees

1984 - 1986

American Bar Association, House of Delegates

Member

1979 - 1980

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

Education

1975

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Gonzaga University

B.B.A.

Languages

English

Activity

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