Margaret Madison Phelan
About Margaret
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 39 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Assocation
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2002
Most Valuable Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,Washington Chapter
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney at Law, Margaret Madison Phelan
1996 - 2020
Founding Partner, Phelan Webber Pettis PS
1994 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Blair Schaefer Hutchison & Wolfe, LLP
1992 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Horenstein & Duggan
1988 - 1992
Associate Attorney, Bittner & Barker
1986 - 1988
Judicial Clerk, Us District Court (Portland)
Associations
1992 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2005 - 2006
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Washington ChapterPresident
2003 - 2007
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Washington ChapterBoard of Directors
2000 - 2002
Clark County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1999 - 2001
Oregon State Bar, Elder Law SectionBoard of Directors (founding member)
1998 - 2000
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionBoard of Directors
1998 - 2000
Washington Women Lawyers, St Helens ChapterPresident
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
M.B.A.
1981
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
7 Ways Our Trusts Can Save You Money and Protect Your Spouse, Your House and Your Family from the Government
2016
6 Planning Steps for the Second Half of Life that You Need to Take in 2016 to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your House
2015
2015
2010
Paying for Long Term Care
2009
Selected Estate Planning Topics
2008
Developing & Managing an Estate Planning Practice
2006
Secrets of Powers of Attorney
2003
Durable Powers of Attorney
2002
Washington Medicaid
Publications
2015
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Languages
English