Atty. Michael E Gentile
Michael E Gentile is a lawyer practicing tax, federal, general and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Federal & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Michael E Gentile at a Glance
Michael E Gentile is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (2006). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D. University, 2006) and Hope College (B.A. Business, 2001). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E Gentile
- Michael E Gentile is a lawyer practicing tax, federal, general and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E Gentile's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E Gentile handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Seattle
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Michael E Gentile
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E Gentile's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E Gentile brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Michael E Gentile can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Michael E Gentile attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael E Gentile Handles in Seattle
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