Atty. Joan Best
Joan Best is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 6 other areas of law. Joan received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1956, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Joan Best is a probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Port Townsend, Washington. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Washington (1976) and Hawaii (1985). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark (J.D., 1975) and Western Washington University (B.A. Western, 1956). Serands clients in Port Townsend, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan Best is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 6 other areas of law
- Joan received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1956, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Joan practices in Port Townsend, WA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan Best handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Joan Best is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joan Best is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joan Best is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joan Best is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joan Best is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Port Townsend 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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