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Paul Douglas Fitzpatrick

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

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

618 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 300, Spokane, WA

About Paul

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

all matters related to estate planning -- wills, trusts, non profit organizations including family foundations, durable powers of attorney,

48 years

50%
Business 15%

48 years

15%
Probate 15%

48 years

15%
Tax 5%

estate and gift taxation as it relates to estate planning

48 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 24 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2002

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 48 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1978

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Foster Pepper

618 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201-5048

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Paul Douglas Fitzpatrick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol | April 08, 2014

Paul D. Fitzpatrick

Paul has been my estate attorney for many years. He has always given me solid advice . He is easy to work with and very patient explaining things I may not understand. He and his staff are the best.

Posted by Doug | February 21, 2014

A pleasure to work with!

A lawyer that is not only very good at his profession, but Paul has a sense of humor! Paul has a great staff to work with and they have never failed to address my concerns in a very timely manor. Easy to communicate with. Very professional.

Posted by Susan | November 25, 2013

Satisfied client

Mr. Fitzpatrick is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and trustworthy. He takes the time to explain legal speak in plain language and works to ensure that the end documents reflect your true intent. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends or colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2013

Great experience!

Provided thoroughly prepared documents and presented options applicable to my situation; very personable and kind-hearted

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1995

Accredited Estate Planner subject to RPC 7.4, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, K&L Gates

1991 - 2006

Attorney, Fitzpatrick Law Group, PS

1980 - 1991

Attorney, Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, PS

Associations

2002 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Attorney Member

1995 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Attorney Member

1985 - Present

Spokane Estate Planning Council

Attorney Member

1978 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2012

Washington State Bar Association Committee to Evaluate & Recommend chages to and Adoption of Uniform Power of attorney

Attorney Member

2011 - 2012

Washington State Bar Association Committee to Evaluate & Recommend Changes to and Adoption of Transfer on Death Deeds Bill

Attorney Member

2009 - 2012

Washington State Bar Association Real Properpty, Probate & Trust Section

Executive Committee Member

2004 - 2007

Washington State Bar Association, Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Committee

Attorney Member

1997 - 2002

Spokane Estate Planning Council

Former Executive Committee Member

1996 - 2001

Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section

Attorney Member

1995 - 1998

Spokane Symphony

Board of Trustees

1993 - 1996

Inland Northwest Community Foundation

Member

1992 - 1993

Washington State Bar Association, Disciplinary Board

Chairman

1990 - 1993

Washington State Bar Association, Disciplinary Board

Attorney Member

1990 - 1993

Spokane Guild School Foundation

Board of Trustees

Education

1978

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1977

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

Wheat Life Uncovering hidden estate taxes

2015

Wheat Life Expertly given

2015

Wheat Life The Washington Uniform Transfer on Death Act

2013

Washington State Bar Association Real Property Desk Book, 4th Edition Chapter 2, Ownership By Fiduciaries and Transers Upon Death

1996

Washington State Bar Association Real Property Deskbook, 3rd Edition Chapter 73, Community Property and Joint Tenancy Proceedings or Agreements Affecting Title

1995

Washington State Bar Association Uniform Transfer to Minor pamphlet for public dissemination

1995

Washington State Bar Association Revocable Living Trust pamphlet for public dissemination

Languages

English

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