Eric James Sachtjen

Eric James Sachtjen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Tax Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Tax, Estate Planning ... +2 more

717 West Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 35%

I work closely with clients and counterparts to identify and execute the most advantageous business-oriented solutions, including forming entities, pursuing or defending litigation or arbitration proceedings or through alternative methods, such as mediation.

25 years

35%
Tax 35%

I provide planning and advice to clients on federal, state, local and international tax matters, including assistance with tax rulings, tax audits and appeals to tax agencies and the courts. I work closely with clients and their accountants to reduce taxes associated with business activities and significant transactions, in the areas of tax review, compliance, reporting and controversy.

25 years

35%
Estate Planning 15%

I assist clients in the areas of tax, trusts and estates. I help individuals and fiduciaries with significant wealth (including professionals, corporate executives, trust companies, business owners and multigenerational families) achieve their business, financial and family goals efficiently and at the lowest possible tax cost. I also represent clients to find creative, efficient solutions in will contests and other disputes.

25 years

15%
Probate 10%

I assist clients in the probate of wills and simple and complex estate matters.

25 years

10%
Health Care 5%

I represent and support physicians and clinics on a wide variet of health care issues including business and tax, employment, and property issues.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 285-370 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 17 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 25 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2000

Active Out of State

No misconduct found

Location

Paine Hamblen, LLP

717 West Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA, 99201-3505

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Eric James Sachtjen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jordan Urness | February 26, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Efficiently Excellent

I have consulted with Eric on a number of projects. Eric is energetic, efficient, and excellent at his work. Eric is unique amongst lawyers because he is constantly refining his processes to increase his efficiency for the benefit of his clients. If you are looking for an energetic, personable attorn...ey who can provide you an excellent work product in an efficient manner, look no further than Eric Sachtjen.

Posted by December | November 6, 2014

Legal services

My husband and I went to Eric Sachtjen for legal advice and to write our Will and Trust. Eric was very professional and knowledgeable with all of our questions. Eric has a great, easy going personality and was very nice to work with. We would highly recommend Eric to anyone seeking expert, legal a...dvice.

Posted by Jaymi Gates | December 3, 2012

Registered Representative

As a business professional, it has been very helpful for me to have Eric to call on for advice and counsel. Eric formed a limited liability company for myself and my husband in 2007. I have found Eric to be knowledgeable, respectful, and trustworthy. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Kevin M Herda | November 14, 2012

OWNER Valley Drug Co.

As a third generation owner of a family owned business of over 65 years, it is very important for my company to have excellent professional advice and council. Eric has been very useful in our tax and estate planning, as well as our day to day business operations. Eric has written two leases for o...ur company as well as negotiated a first right of refusal on a building we currently lease. I have used his services for employment issues and have been both successful and protected because of his advice and contracts. Trustworthy, efficient and knowledgeable are all terms that come to mind when describing Eric Sachtjen.

Posted by William | November 14, 2012

Eric Sachtjen, my attorney since 2005

I have been a client of Eric's since 2005. Eric was young when I met him but entirely competent. He even teaches tax law at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. --With Eric, you are not just a number, or a dollar sign. You will be treated with respect and he will do his best to see that you...r interests are served fairly and rapidly. I would recommend Eric to anyone without a moment's hesitation.

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Eric James Sachtjen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Folger

Tax lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Eric is a fantastic attorney - highly recommend!"

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Jordan Urness

Business lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric Sachtjen is one of the most competent and hard-working attorneys I know. He is experienced, efficient, and puts forth maximum effort to meet the needs of his clients."

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Eric Whiting

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Taylor

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Eric Sachtjen. Eric and I have been opposing on several matters. His manner of practice is efficient and fair minded. I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable and personable in the areas of tax, estate planning and controversy."

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Troy Nelson

Business lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric to anyone looking for quality representation in the area of business, taxation or estate planning. I worked with him in the past, and was impressed with his legal knowledge and experience, as well as his personable behavior."

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Markus Louvier

Tax lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Fisher

Tax lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric is a bold and innovative attorney. He is detailed in his approach to his client's matters and provides excellent guidance. I endorse him for any tax related matter."

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Christopher Crago

Business lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is the highest quality individual with a strong brackround in tax and business, which allows him to solve a client's issue in an effective and efficient manner. Eric receives my highest recommendation."

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Kelly Folger

Employment and labor lawyer

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Markus Louvier

Litigation lawyer

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Stephanie Taylor

Trusts lawyer

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Jenae Ball

Litigation lawyer

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Troy Nelson

Litigation lawyer

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Gregory Hesler

Litigation lawyer

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Steven Wee

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Best Lawyers in Spokane-Tax, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2011

Best Lawyers in Spokane:Tax, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2009

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law

2001 - 2012

Member, Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC

1998 - 2000

Legal Intern, Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Clary & Oreskovich, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Idaho State Bar

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

2001 - Present

Spokane Estate Planning Council

2000 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stahl v. United States

Taxpayer prevailed

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Education

2001

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Various

I've spoken at a variety of continuing legal education seminars

Languages

English

Activity

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