Atty. Bill Fleming
Bill Fleming practices in Keller Rohrback’s business group, where he focuses on estate and small business planning, charitable giving and trust and estate administration. Mr.
Estate / Trust / Probate & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Bill Fleming at a Glance
Bill Fleming is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1983) and Washington (1989). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1982) and Williams College (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bill Fleming
- Bill Fleming practices in Keller Rohrback’s business group, where he focuses on estate and small business planning, charitable giving and trust and estate administration
- Mr. Fleming is a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Law School
- He formerly practiced with the New York City law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Bartlett and the Seattle firm of Preston Gates & Ellis
- Recognitions Honors & Awards Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2005): •Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law •Trusts and Estates
Practice Areas Explained
Bill Fleming's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bill Fleming handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Trusts in Seattle
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Probate in Seattle
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Estate Planning & Probate in Seattle
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 Seattle 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-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 Seattle Choose Bill Fleming
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 Bill Fleming's practice in the field of trusts, probate, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bill Fleming brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Washington, Bill Fleming can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Bill Fleming can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Bill Fleming 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 Bill Fleming Handles in Seattle
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