About Raymond

Practice Areas

I am skilled in handling wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care durable powers of attorney, health care directives and, where appropriate, communit property agreements. I am experienced in both routine and creative solutions involving estate and income tax reduction strategies and providing special needs.

43 years

27%

Probate 27%

I have handled numerous probate matters including probate litigation, will contests and matters involving individuals who have disappeared requiring their estates to be managed under court supervision.

43 years

27%

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

I have represented both Debtors and Creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

43 years

20%

Business 20%

20%

Other 5%

Trusts 1%

See my description above for Estate Planning.

43 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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Raymond V. Gessel's Reviews

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1.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Not someone to count on.

I hired Raymond to handle my husband's and my bankruptcy. The initial consultation was wonderful and I left feeling confident that I would be well taken care of and the decision was a little easier for me. With the exception of his assistant, who was very friendly and knowledgable, post consultation,... Raymond did a complete 180. He never returned my phone calls and if he did, he would claim to be "working on it RIGHT NOW". Then I wouldn't hear from him again. I have heard through the grapevine that he is back on his own again after being let go from the firm that he started with and only stayed for 6 months or so. Bankruptcy is a very difficult decision to make and not something that you want to go through with someone who doesn't answer your questions or blows you off. I would suggest going through almost anyone other than him unless you want to basically be your own attorney.

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Experience

Rating: 1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Disbarment issued in WA, 2015

updated on 01/20/2016

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

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Education

1983

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Q&A

I hold a promissory note, secured by a 2nd mortgage. The house was repoed by 1st mortgage holder. Is my note still valid?

11 Mar 2009