David John Hastings

David John Hastings

4.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Belfair, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, General Practice

10 NE Creelman Lane, Belfair, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

David Gates Law, Inc., P.S.

10 NE Creelman Lane, Belfair, WA, 98528

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David John Hastings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Doug | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Negligence

Mr Hastings opened my case 3 different times and failed to file the necessary paperwork each of those times and it closed...i never knew any if this until I filed a bar complaint and in his own words when asked why he didn't file the necessary paperwork he said I don't know...needless to say I lost m...y case...do not hire this lawfirm. His lack of attention to detail will cost you years of heartache and your case

Posted by Chrysztyna | February 6, 2015

Integrity, professionalism and knowledge!

Mr Hastings is the kind of lawyer that people don't think exist. The one that will advise you of things that you can do yourself to save yourself money, but also the one who knows exactly when you need legal representation. He is knowledgeable and down to earth, and I would recommend him to anyone ne...eding legal advice of any kind.

Posted by Louise Kohl | January 30, 2015

User friendly advisor

When I was told about a serious family situation of a friend of mine, I thought it best to contact David for his advise. Even though the situation was not his area of practice, he took time to give me some very sound advise and pointed me in the right direction. Should I ever have reason to retain ...a lawyer in his area of expertise, I would not hesitate to call David.

Posted by Gary | January 29, 2015

Knowledgeable and caring

I have personally consulted with David on issues of my own as well as referred clients to him. David listens very well, cares and has the knowledge to be my trusted advisor with legal issues. I feel very good about it when I refer clients, friends or family to David.

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David John Hastings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Richmond

Real estate lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a great colleague, professional and great to work with."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to see David John Hastings participate in the community of volunteer attorneys here on Avvo and hope to get to know him better as time goes by. He is truly an asset to the Pierce County, WA legal community and I am proud to offer him my endorsement."

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Karen Richmond

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Volunteer Award, Kitsap Legal Services

2017

Volunteer Award, Kitsap Legal Services

2017

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2016

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, David Gates Law, Inc., P.S.

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Gig Harbor Law

2009 - 2012

Contract Attorney, David J. Hastings

2007 - 2008

Legal Research Assistant, Evergreen Freedom Foundation

Associations

2015 - Present

Mason County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property and Probate Section

Member

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

2010 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2016

Kitsap County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Secretary

2015 - 2015

Kitsap County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2014 - 2014

Kitsap County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Vice President

2013 - 2015

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

North Mason Chamber of Commerce The Ten Biggest Legal Hurdles for Small Business

2014

Gravitas Debate Club

Cross Examination Basics

2014

4 things to do before the last 4 things

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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