Thomas J. Taylor

Thomas J. Taylor

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 54 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Tumwater, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate ... +3 more

6510 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Community Property Agreements, Living Wills, Probate, Non-Probate, Will Contests, Inheritance Disputes.

47 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Free Consultation - Contingent Fee, Vehicle, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip and Fall Injuries, Wrongful Death.

47 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

Residential, Commercial, Leases, Rental Agreements, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Easements, Property Disputes, Adverse Possession, Quiet Title, Landlord Matters, Homeowner Association Representation, Property Management Representation, (Former Title Examiner).

47 years

20%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Washington Landlord Association - Legal Advisory Board, Emphasizing: Unlawful Detainer Actions (Evictions).

47 years

15%
Probate 10%

Probate, Summary Probate, Non-Probate, Alternate Estate Administration Procedures, Will Contests, Inheritance Disputes, TEDRA Resolutions.

47 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 54 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1972

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Taylor Law Group PS

6510 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA, 98501-5566

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Thomas J. Taylor's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Noah | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The best there is....

Tom represented me after I was involved in a terrible car accident. I received a settlement to cover medical expenses as well as the pain and suffering I endured after the accident occured. Tom worked diligently to get me what I felt I deserved in a prompt and professional manner. If given the choic...e again, I wouldn't have done it any other way, or with anyone else representing me. He was without a doubt, the best attorney I could have hoped for. Thank you for everything you did for me Tom. Best, Noah

Posted by James | June 06, 2012 | Car Accidents

Drew up a Will for my family & helped us out when our insurance company tried to screw us over.

Years ago I was in a wreck, where I was NOT in the fault. However, my insurance company wanted to apportion blame to me at 50% and thereby have just cause to raise my rates. Tom Taylor wrote a series of letters to the insurance company, detailing how I was NOT in the wrong. It took a while on the ...insurance company's end, but finally they saw reason and my rates did NOT go up. Whew! From there, I decided to use him to draw up a Will for my family. Tom was very thorough, making sure every "i' was dotted and every "t" was crossed, bringing up scenarios and details that I would never think of. What I especially liked about it was... he wasn't pushy in his approach... he just made good sense from his years of experience. From there, I decided to go to Taylor Law to form a couple of businesses that my wife and I wanted to form. It was such a smooth process - and quick! He was very knowledgeable regarding which type of entity to choose and the pros/cons of each. So from almost getting screwed over by my (old) insurance company, to getting a Will drawn up for my family, to helping us form two businesses... Tom Taylor is definitely my go-to attorney!

Posted by Joy | June 06, 2012 | Real Estate

Real Estate Law and Contract

We were interested in purchasing a lot that was in a complicated real estate contract - prospective buyer was dragging it on and on. We used Tom to review the contract, and he found a clear breach of contract. We purchased the land within a few weeks. A month later we got a letter from that prospe...ctive buyer's attorney threatening to pursue legal action against us. Tom quickly dissolved the matter for us, and we never heard from them again. We've used Tom for many other attorney needs over the past decade and are very happy with him and his staff.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Good Choice

When my former orthodontist went out of practice and I had paid in full for treatment, his office informed me I am out of luck although they had other orthodontists there to treat patients. My husband and I hired Tom. He was very quick in responses back and forth with the office. We quickly reache...d a settlement that gave me enough money to continue care elsewhere. I appreciated his demeanor, positive outlook, and thoroughness. We have used Tom before after having children we used him to create our Will. Tom seems to be the expert in this matter and was very knowledgable.

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Thomas J. Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kene Larson

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Mazzeo

General practice lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Tom for a couple years. He has decades of experience and is vastly knowledgeable, methodical, capable, and under-priced. His estate planning, business, contract, and all other legal documents are clear, concise, and plainly understandable to the point of being, arguably, the best there is available in Washington State. Every provision added is thought of, or added, by him for a reason (no re-selling of boilerplate), and you can be confident they will accomplish what you intend, and if challenged prevail in court."

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Loren Kiser

General practice lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the law in all the areas he practices in. He is also a great at communicating with his clients about the laws applicable their cases in a way they can follow and understand it. In the time I've worked with Tom I've found that not only is he a great attorney, but he as also been a mentor to many members of the local bar and even members of the bench. It's an honor and a privilege to work with him."

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Gina Bissell

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom Taylor is a very experienced attorney. He is very knowledgeable concerning wills, estate planning, real estate and probate law. He is our "go to" guy in the office."

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Michael Dewitt

General practice lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is a walking encyclopedia of legal knowledge. He's been practicing law for over 40 years, all of it in Tumwater. The breadth of his experience is amazing. Before going into private practice, he was a deputy prosecuting attorney, a Tumwater city attorney, and a law clerk for the State Supreme Court. As an attorney working in his firm, he has been an invaluable resource for me when it comes to questions of estate planning, guardianship, probate, and/or real estate transactions."

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Ryan Jacobsen

General practice lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom Taylor has a lot of experience in nearly every area of law. He is extremely knowledgeable and his clients can get answers to complex legal questions very quickly, without incurring any fees for research. Tom is the Senior Attorney and Owner of the Taylor Law Group, and has been at the same location for 30 years. Tom's clients value his work ethic and value. The majority of his work is from prior clients who trust Tom with all their legal needs."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Service on Board, Tumwater Chamber of Commerce

1995

Outstanding Service, Tumwater Kiwanis Club

1972

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Supreme Court

Work Experience

1993 - 2016

Senior Lawyer, Taylor Law Group, PS

1986 - 1998

Corporation Counsel, Intercity Transit

1984 - 1993

Managing Partner, Taylor & McConnell

1978 - 1996

City Attorney, City of Tumwater

1973 - 1978

Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

1995 - Present

SW Washington Estate Planning Council

Member

1990 - Present

Washington Landlord Associatioin

Legal Advisor

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Trust and Estates Litigation Subcommittee

Member

1978 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2012

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1971

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

St. Martin's College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2008

NAPMW Limited Practice Officer Seminar

Real Estate Closings

2003

Edward Jones Senior Planning Essentials

Wills & Estate Planning

2000

ORA Quarterly Meeting

Residential Landlord Tenant Act - Revisions

1995

MLI Agent Training Seminar

Estate Planning Essentials & Strategies

Languages

English

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