Atty. Rodney Jay Waldbaum
Rodney Jay Waldbaum is a lawyer practicing civil tax controversy, gift & estate planning, transactional tax planning and 5 other areas of law. Rodney received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Civil Tax Controversy & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 55+ Years Experience
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About Rodney Jay Waldbaum at a Glance
Rodney Jay Waldbaum is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at LeSourd & Patten, P.S.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on irs, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Washington (1971). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1970) and University of Washington (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past President, Taxation Section) Bar Association Washington Society of CPA's American Association of Attorney-CPA's (Past National Director Past President, Washington State Chapter, Washington State. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rodney Jay Waldbaum
- Rodney Jay Waldbaum is a lawyer practicing civil tax controversy, gift & estate planning, transactional tax planning and 5 other areas of law
- Rodney received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Rodney practices at LeSourd & Patten, P.S. in Seattle, WA
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Rodney Jay Waldbaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney Jay Waldbaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Seattle
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Probate in Seattle
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Criminal Defense in Seattle
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Estate Planning & Probate in Seattle
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Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
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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 Rodney Jay Waldbaum
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 Rodney Jay Waldbaum's practice in the field of irs, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rodney Jay Waldbaum brings 55+ 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 irs, probate, and criminal defense, Rodney Jay Waldbaum 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 Rodney Jay Waldbaum 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 Rodney Jay Waldbaum Handles in Seattle
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