Atty. Tammy Chu
Tammy Chu is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, taxation. Tammy received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Tammy Chu at a Glance
Tammy Chu is a trusts, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and Washington (2015). Educated at Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tammy Chu
- Tammy Chu is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, taxation
- Tammy received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Tammy practices in Seattle, WA
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Tammy Chu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tammy Chu handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Trusts in Seattle
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Estate Planning & Probate in Seattle
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 Law in Seattle
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Tammy Chu is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
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 Tammy Chu
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 Tammy Chu's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tammy Chu brings 17+ 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 California and Washington, Tammy Chu can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, Tammy Chu 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 Tammy Chu 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 Tammy Chu Handles in Seattle
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Tammy Chu has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Tammy Chu directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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