Michael A Claxton

Michael A Claxton

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 30 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Longview, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +4 more

Po Box 1549, 1700 Hudson St 3rd Fl, Longview, WA

About Michael

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 17%

30 years

17%
Elder Law 15%

30 years

15%
Business 10%

30 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

30 years

10%
Guardianship 5%

30 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael A Claxton

Po Box 1549, 1700 Hudson St 3rd Fl, Longview, WA, 98632-7934

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Michael A Claxton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Carolyn | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A Very Positive Experience

We brought estate questions to Mr. Claxton. He was extremely knowledgeable, prompt, pleasant to work with and interested in being sure that his understanding of our concerns was clear. He worked through some difficult issues with ease. We have already recommended him to others.

Posted by LisaSmithRomane | March 11, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning and probate/non probate estates

This attorney has done my family's wills and we highly recommend him to others. He had a good sense of humor while still being professional and is very knowledgeable in his field.

Posted by Joyce A. Donaldson | March 11, 2015 | Estate Planning

Recommending Mr. Claxton

I have known Mr. Claxton for 18 years and have had the opportunity to have him handle my estate planning. He is proficient and will fully explain all your options. I found Mr. Claxton extremely knowledgeable in his field of practice and would certainly recommend him to anyone. I appreciate his hon...esty and straightforwardness.

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Elder law lawyer | Oct 07

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Walstead Mertsching PS

Sample of Legal Cases

Casterline v. Roberts

Guardian prevailed

In re Trustee's Sale of Real Property of Whitmire

Estate prevailed

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Education

1993

Portland State University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1983

Indiana University

B.A

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

JD

Languages

English

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