Atty. Michael J. Thorner
Michael J. Thorner practices at Thorner Kennedy Gano & Murphy P.S.
Business Formation & More Attorney · Serving Yakima, WA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Thorner at a Glance
Michael J. Thorner is a Partner based in Yakima, Washington, practicing at Thorner Kennedy Gano & Murphy P.S.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Washington (2000) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (2000). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 2000) and Pacific Lutheran University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Yakima County, Washington State and American Bar Associations Yakima Valley Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Yakima, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Thorner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Thorner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Yakima.
Business Formation in Yakima
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Wills in Yakima
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Probate in Yakima
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Estate Planning & Probate in Yakima
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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Business & Corporate Law in Yakima
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Yakima
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 Yakima 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.
Yakima Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Yakima-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 Yakima Choose Michael J. Thorner
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 J. Thorner's practice in the field of formation, wills, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Thorner brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Michael J. Thorner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, wills, and probate, Michael J. Thorner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Yakima
A Yakima-based practice means Michael J. Thorner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael J. Thorner Handles in Yakima
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