Atty. James Irwin Cary-Hamby

Atty. James Irwin Cary-Hamby

James Irwin Cary-Hamby is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, family, guardianships. James Irwin has been licensed for 48 years.

Seattle Seattle 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About James Irwin Cary-Hamby at a glance

James Irwin Cary-Hamby is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Hertog & Coster, PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Irwin Cary-Hamby is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, family, guardianships
  • James Irwin has been licensed for 48 years
  • James Irwin practices at Hertog & Coster, PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Irwin Cary-Hamby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Irwin Cary-Hamby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

James Irwin Cary-Hamby is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Power of Attorney

James Irwin Cary-Hamby is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Irwin Cary-Hamby is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Irwin Cary-Hamby

Where is James Irwin Cary-Hamby's law office located?
James Irwin Cary-Hamby's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Hertog & Coster, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Irwin Cary-Hamby handle?
James Irwin Cary-Hamby focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Irwin Cary-Hamby practiced law?
James Irwin Cary-Hamby has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
How can I contact James Irwin Cary-Hamby for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1978

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