Russell J. Speidel was raised in Wenatchee, Washington. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Stanford University, his law degree from Willamette University and a Master’s Degree in the Laws of Taxation from Boston University.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.I am honestly shocked at the poor reviews that are here. Mr. Speidel is one of the most well known estates and estate planning attorneys in the area. He completed our complicated estate plan and made us feel at ease should anything ever happen to us. His attention to detail is astounding. His hourly rate is a bit high, which I'm sure can be a tough pill to swallow for some, but you are getting his almost 40 years worth of legal knowledge. In complex estate planning, you get what you pay for and I feel ours was worth it. His staff are friendly and compassionate, and his law partner, Mr. Bentsen, is kind and intelligent. He answered a real estate question for us and was quite knowledgeable about various real estate matters. A wonderful team at Speidel Bentsen!
Speidel refused to return calls. Would not follow instructions. He was too busy defending hinself in a lawsuit where he stole thousands of dollars from a client. Avoid this social misfit A waste of time and money.
Hired this man to do legal work. In the beginning he came off as interested and helpful. He billed thousands of dollars for needless work. He did not follow instructions. His focus was on his fees, not my legal matter. He refused to return calls or listen to my concerns, regarding his poor work performance. Avoid this person.
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFixed hourly rates
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Firm InformationPositionManaging PartnerFirm NameSpeidel Bentsen LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesIn re Contested Election of Schoessler, 140 Wn 2d 368, 998 P.2d 818 (2000).In re Recall of Heiberg, 171 Wn 2d 771 (2011).
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Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
Chelan Douglas County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Award, 2000. Legal Services Corporation Pro Bono Award, 2011.
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1974, Massachusetts
1977, New Hampshire
1977, U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
1981, U.S. Supreme Court
1982, Washington
1984, U.S. Tax Court
1986, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
MembershipsChelan-Douglas County (President, 2001-2002), Washington State (Chair, Committee on Law Week 2000
President's Award, 2000
Member, Sections on: Business Law
Taxation
Elder Law
Real Property, Probate and Trust), Massachusetts, New Hampshire and American (Member, Real Property, Trust and Estate Section) Bar Associations.Bar FellowshipAmerican College of Trust and Estate Counsel. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolBoston University
Class of 1977
LL.M.
Taxation
Willamette University
Class of 1974
J.D.
Other EducationStanford University
Class of 1970
A.B.
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Military ServiceHonorable Discharge, U.S. Army Reserve, 1977
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Personal Details & HistoryHobbies & InterestsMember, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Rotary Club of Wenatchee.
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7 North Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 600Wenatchee, WA 98801-7201U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Mr. Russell J. Speidel was admitted in 1974 to the State of Massachusetts.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Mr. Russell J. Speidel is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Washington.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Mr. Russell J. Speidel has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?Mr. Russell J. Speidel is the Managing Partner of the firm.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?Mr. Russell J. Speidel is listed in the Trusts and Estates and Wills and Probate section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.