Atty. Matt Beaty
People come to me in a high state of stress. Often times they have been struggling for years to pay their debts.
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About Matt Beaty at a glance
Matt Beaty is a divorce, formation, probate, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Beaty Family Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Washington (2007). Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- People come to me in a high state of stress
- Often times they have been struggling for years to pay their debts
- I take great care in explaining the entire bankruptcy process
- from the pre-filing stage to the meeting of creditors
- The upfront costs are explained which include attorney fees, filing fees and the counseling course fees
- When meeting with a potential new client, my focus is to determine what is in their best interest
- Sometimes there is no doubt filing for bankrutpcy protection is the right course of action
- In other situations, filing a bankruptcy isn't really appropriate
- The initial meeting with new clients usually lasts about an hour and by the end of that hour clients will often express a great sense of stress relief
- This is why I enjoy the work I do
Practice Areas Explained
Matt Beaty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matt Beaty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Matt Beaty is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →
Matt Beaty is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Washington →
Matt Beaty is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matt Beaty 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.
Matt Beaty 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 Bellingham 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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