Atty. Travis Harrison
Travis Harrison focuses his practice on counseling individuals and families with regard to their wealth management and estate planning needs. He advises clients on the preparation of wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and prenuptial agreements.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Travis Harrison at a Glance
Travis Harrison is a trusts attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Travis Harrison
- Travis Harrison focuses his practice on counseling individuals and families with regard to their wealth management and estate planning needs
- He advises clients on the preparation of wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and prenuptial agreements
- He provides legal counsel in connection with probating estates, analyzing estate and gift taxation matters, advising fiduciaries in connection with the administration and investment of estate and trust assets, and forming partnerships and limited liability companies
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/harrison-travis/
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Travis Harrison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Trusts in Washington
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Travis Harrison
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 Travis Harrison's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Travis Harrison's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Travis Harrison 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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