Atty. William Michael Hafferty
William Michael Hafferty is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate and partnership transactions, acquisitions and financing and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Acquisitions and Financing & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 52+ Years Experience
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About William Michael Hafferty at a Glance
William Michael Hafferty is a business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Washington (1974). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and Stanford University (B.S., 1969). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Michael Hafferty
- William Michael Hafferty is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate and partnership transactions, acquisitions and financing and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- William practices in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
William Michael Hafferty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Hafferty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Michael Hafferty is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Tax Law in Seattle
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William Michael Hafferty is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Seattle
William Michael Hafferty is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 William Michael Hafferty
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 William Michael Hafferty's practice in the field of business, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Michael Hafferty brings 52+ 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 business, tax, and m&a, William Michael Hafferty 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 William Michael Hafferty 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 William Michael Hafferty Handles in Seattle
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