Atty. Carol Vaughn
Carol Vaughn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Carol, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018.
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Carol Vaughn is a trusts, family law, and elder law attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Thompson Howle Vaughn Attorneys at Law LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carol Vaughn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
- Carol, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carol is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Carol Vaughn is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Carol Vaughn is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
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 andnue, 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.
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