Atty. Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz

Atty. Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is a lawyer practicing corporate, environmental, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 2 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 54 Years Experience 54 year
Call (206) 414-2617

Profile Summary

About Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz at a glance

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court (1972) and Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1973). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1973) and College of San Mateo (A.A. De, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is a lawyer practicing corporate, environmental, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas A. (Tom) received a A.A. degree from College of San Mateo in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Thomas A. (Tom) practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz

Where is Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz's law office located?
Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz handle?
Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz practiced law?
Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz go to law school?
Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.A. De, 1963).
How can I contact Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz received?
Thomas A. (Tom) Goeltz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1973
A.A. De
College of San Mateo
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1973

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