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We do estate planning and probate, and we are GOOD at it. Our firm rests on three core pillars:. 1. Family protection2. Elimination of barriers to entry (we make it easy for you)3. Estate tax reduction/elimination. If you need estate planning or probate help, we should talk. The easiest way to do that is to click the link below and choose a date and time that work for you (over the phone or in person).. Estate Planning -. Probate -. Christopher Small is the owner of CMS Law Firm LLC. He created it with one goal - help YOU live a great life and leave a great legacy.. You'll find information here on estate planning, probate, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable giving, wills, trusts, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, trustee selection, and everything in between.

Scott Weitz's practice focuses on Real Estate, Tax, Estate Planning, and Business.. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and daughters, reading, and staying active.. Please call our office if you are interested in getting more information about our firm or to schedule an appointment with Scott.

Scott R. Scher is a Founding Partner of the Seattle law firm of Sternberg Thomson Okrent & Scher, PLLC. Mr.Scher has practiced commercial and residential real estate law since 1988.  He is also a licensed Washington State real estate broker.   Mr. Scher's practice includes negotiating and drafting commercial and residential purchase and sale agreements, financing agreements for buyer and sellers, and loan obligation workouts for clients and lending institutions.  He has also been appointed by the Washington courts and lending institutions to manage and sell commercial and residential real estate and related real estate loans. Credentials: • Rated AV (Highest Rating) by Martindale-Hubbell National Attorney Rating Service • Named one of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's "Top Lawyers" for 2010 • Member of American Arbitration Association Panel of Neutrals for Commercial Mediation and Arbitration • Licensed Washington State real estate broker • Member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service Arbitration and Disciplinary Panel • King County Superior Court Arbitrator under the Court's Mandatory Arbitration Program • Member of State of Washington Foreclosure Mediation Panel    • Admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court Representative Transactions: • Negotiated sale of $17 Million multi-use commercial real estate project   • Negotiated sale of $3.7 Million industrial real estate project • Negotiated $3.0 Million apartment loan workout with institutional lender    • Negotiated the purchase and sale of residential, condominium, apartment, and commercial real estate • Drafted seller financed lending agreements for $1.2 Million Seattle apartment sale

Practicing law in Seattle since 1970, my primary focus is in Bankruptcy representing creditors and debtors in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 as well as mediation and litigation.. Over the years, I have litigated matters commercial matters in state, bankruptcy and federal courts as well as arbitrations and mediations under the auspices of the AAA and JAMS.  Recently, I was appointed as a mediator for the Hon. Thomas T. Glover Mediation Program for the Western District of Washington Bankruptcy Courts, and have served as an arbitrator under the Mandatory Aribitration Rules of the King County Superior Courts.. We counsel clients on business matters including incorporations, formation of limited liability companies and partnerships, asset purchases and protection.. I was the first editor of the Washington State Bar Association's Creditor/Debtor Section Newsletter. Chair of the Mandatory Continuing Education Board, Washington State Bar Association, 2003-2005 and currently a member of the Continuing Litigation Committee of the WSBA. I am a frequent Lecturer for Continuing Legal Education in Washington. Member and Chair, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Certified Specialist, Business Bankruptcy Law, American Bankruptcy Board of Certification, 1994-2000.. I hold the AV rating (highest by Martindale Hubbell National Attorney Rating Services) and was named on of Seattle Metropolitans Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2010

My legal practice focuses on solutions that help you reach agreement without court intervention. You will remain in control of your result with the help you need using Collaborative Law, mediation, negotiation, legal coaching and self help. My goal is simple - to change the world one thoughtful decision at a time.

In my practice the client and their needs always come first. When people hire an attorney they usually have two things they want to accomplish. First, they want an attorney who has the experience and skill to get them a favorable result. Second, they want to be able to reduce their workload and their stress by having a professional take responsibility for resolving the dispute or problem that has arisen. It is my goal to manage every case so that my client has the least amount of stress possible. I also work hard to get them a satisfying result. Finally, I know that it’s no good to trade one form of stress for another and running up a big bill with your attorney can be incredibly stressful. I plan litigation to keep costs down to a minimum and make sure that you know up front what the expense will be so there are no unpleasant surprises. During the course of a case clients frequently have concerns or worries. I respond to all call and e-mails within 24 hours so that my clients don’t have to worry or wonder about what’s going on. My clients come first.

I represent clients over a wide range of legal areas focused on busines law (transactional, contracting/procurement, management, and consulting areas) as well as legacy planning (wills, trusts, estate planning including powers of attorney, healthcare directives, child guardianship, etc.).. I am able to proivde customized and tailored services for Single Family Offices and Estates to meet the needs of their businesses and family goals.

I provide agressive, honest and efficient representation in the areas of real estate, landlord/tenant, probate and collection/creditors' rights. I also have strong experience representing real estate investors and businesses reorganize their distressed assets/debts in Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings. Having tried multiple bench and jury trials at the state and federal level, I'm a seasoned litigator more than willing and able to see each case through to completion (only if favorable resolution cannot be reached at the outset.).