$ 250-300 per hour
Derek Ray Johnson
About Derek
Biography
Derek Johnson grew up in a small community in the midwest. After multiple family trips to the Pacific Northwest, Derek decided that Washington was the place he eventually wanted to make his home. After attending University of North Dakota on a Presidential Scholarship, Derek applied to and was accepted at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington.
While attending law school, Derek developed an interest in tax law and estate planning. He spent two semesters in the tax law clinic as well as participated in creating wills and estate plans for veterans.
Derek was also involved in the Society for Law in Business for all three of his years in law school. He became president of the club during his last year. During his tenure in the Society of Law and Business, Derek was involved in organizing three different business law CLE's, spotlighting the Dodd-Frank Act, the Jobs Act, and Securities Regulations.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
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Location
Law Offices of Derek Ray Johnson
710 George Washington Way Ste A, Po Box 840, Richland, WA, 99352-4254
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Posted by JOHN | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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DEREK DID A GREAT JOB IN A TIMELY MANNER , THE WORK HE DID HELPED US OUT . IF WE NEED HIM AGAIN WE WILL BE CALLING . GREAT JOB
Posted by Charles | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning
We interviewed Derek with the idea in mind of updating our estate because we had moved to Washington for California. My wife and I both have extensive business backgrounds which - while we are not attorneys - involved important legal issues; particularly in the areas of complicated fiduciary and insu...
Posted by William | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great Attorney.
Derek represented us in a estate dispute and got a fair settlement for us. If not for his effort I fear we would have lost what we were entitled to receive. He also put to gather a estate planning package us. His work on this was excellent and very professional. His fees a very reasonable, and he ...
Posted by Janice | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great experience
We hired Derek to help with our estate planning. He did an excellent job addressing our concerns, even changing nuances in the document's language and tailoring the process to suit our particular needs and preferences. He made the process extremely easy and it gave us great peace of mind to know th...
Posted by Jeff | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
complete God Send
Last year my wife lost her father in the Kennewick area we had to go handle everything without knowing one sole there. To add to that, we lived 1500 miles away in NYC. Derek's firm had some decent reviews and we weren't there long enough to go through a vetting process like we normally would for a ...
Derek Ray Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derek is an excellent commercial transactions attorney able to plan through complex transactions or working with families to protect their farms. I would recommend Derek on any commercial transactions project, including those that tie into complex estate planning."
"I endorse Mr. Johnson. He is professional, experienced, and a hard working attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, industrious, and practical. He finds what information is needed and gets things done without hyping things up."
"Derek is a very talented and personable attorney who helps guide clients through the often confusing process of estate planning in order to craft solutions tailored to their needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is a bright, conscientious attorney. I regularly refer my clients to Derek for their estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been very professional to deal with in successfully resolving the dispute between our clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek works hard for his clients and goes the extra mile to get results."
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"Mr. Johnson has more knowledge than many experienced attorneys. I highly recommend him."
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"Derek is a great lawyer. He is smart, resourceful, and dedicated to his clients. I would recommend Derek to anyone needing counsel or representation regarding estate planning and/or probate matters."
"I have worked with Derek when difficult probate matters come up in my family law practice. I am glad to have a lawyer I can rely on when I need help with wills, trusts and other probate and planning issues. My willingness to trust my client's issues to Derek is the strongest recommendation I can give."
"Derek is very resourceful and highly capable. He has a strong sense of how to take complicated legal processes and uncomplicate them."
"Derek has a fantastic eye for detail, is easy to collaborate with, and continues to innovate his practice approach for client convenience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is dedicate and hard worker. He is a great listener, which allows him to quickly understand the underlying issues in a case. He goes the extra mile for his clients, which shows in his growing book of clients."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Dean's List, Gonzaga School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Gravis Law, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Fisher Olson & Juntunen
2012 - 2014
Legal Intern, Gonzaga Legal Clinic
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association Elder Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Tri-City Chamber of CommerceMember
2016 - 2019
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers CommitteeCommittee Member
Education
2014
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of North Dakota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Ninth Circuit Win: The Student's Perspective
Nine Circuit Tax Court Case Win
2015
TriConf
Practical and Simple Estate Planning For Your Family and Startup
2015
Estate Planning Event
Advanced Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I want to know if i need to file a Declaration of Probate form with the County Clerk of Court of Spokane County for the right.
08 Apr 2016
Q&A
What is the average cost in Seattle for wills & trusts.
20 Jul 2015