Atty. Alan D. Macpherson
Alan D. Macpherson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, taxation and 1 other area of law.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Alan D. Macpherson at a Glance
Alan D. Macpherson is a Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (1976). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Indiana University (B.A. English, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tacoma Pierce County, Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan D. Macpherson
- Alan D. Macpherson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, taxation and 1 other area of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Alan practices at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP in Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Alan D. Macpherson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan D. Macpherson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Trusts in Tacoma
Alan D. Macpherson is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
Probate in Tacoma
Alan D. Macpherson is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
Estate Planning & Probate in Tacoma
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Alan D. Macpherson is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Tax Law in Tacoma
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Alan D. Macpherson is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tacoma
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tacoma Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tacoma-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tacoma Choose Alan D. Macpherson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan D. Macpherson's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan D. Macpherson brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Alan D. Macpherson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Alan D. Macpherson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan D. Macpherson Handles in Tacoma
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