Atty. Joseph Michael Gaffney
Joseph Michael Gaffney is a lawyer practicing closely held businesses, non-profit and tax exempt organizations, tax, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a B.C.S. degree from Seattle University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Joseph Michael Gaffney is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (1972). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. New, 1972) and Seattle University (B.C.S. Accounting, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Michael Gaffney is a lawyer practicing closely held businesses, non-profit and tax exempt organizations, tax, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law
- Joseph received a B.C.S. degree from Seattle University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Joseph practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Seattle, WA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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