Atty. Joseph Lee Hammer

Atty. Joseph Lee Hammer

Joseph Lee Hammer is a lawyer practicing estate, trust, retirement and business planning and 21 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Bellevue Bellevue 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Lee Hammer at a glance

Joseph Lee Hammer is a formation, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Bellevue, Washington. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Washington (1983). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Lee Hammer is a lawyer practicing estate, trust, retirement and business planning and 21 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Joseph practices in Bellevue, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Lee Hammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Lee Hammer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

Joseph Lee Hammer is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Trusts

Joseph Lee Hammer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

Joseph Lee Hammer 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.

Joseph Lee Hammer is one of 226,536 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 Bellevue 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 Joseph Lee Hammer

Where is Joseph Lee Hammer's law office located?
Joseph Lee Hammer's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Lee Hammer handle?
Joseph Lee Hammer focuses on formation, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Joseph Lee Hammer practiced law?
Joseph Lee Hammer has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Joseph Lee Hammer go to law school?
Joseph Lee Hammer earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Joseph Lee Hammer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1983

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