Atty. David Wayne Christel

Atty. David Wayne Christel

David Wayne Christel is a lawyer practicing probate, business, real estate and 11 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David Wayne Christel at a glance

David Wayne Christel is an U.S. Dist. Mag. J. based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Washington (1986). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1985) and Washington State University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Wayne Christel is a lawyer practicing probate, business, real estate and 11 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

David Wayne Christel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Wayne Christel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

David Wayne Christel is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Washington →

Contracts

David Wayne Christel is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Trusts

David Wayne Christel is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

David Wayne Christel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Wayne Christel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Wayne Christel

Where is David Wayne Christel's law office located?
David Wayne Christel's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Wayne Christel handle?
David Wayne Christel focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David Wayne Christel practiced law?
David Wayne Christel has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Wayne Christel go to law school?
David Wayne Christel earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact David Wayne Christel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1985
B.A.
Washington State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1986

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