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Speidel Bentsen LLPManaging Partner
Mr. Russell J. Speidel
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Mr. Russell J. Speidel

4.3
3 reviews

7 North Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 600, Wenatchee, WA 98801-7201

Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Wills and 10 more

About Mr. Russell J. Speidel

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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Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
September 26, 2022
Hired Attorney

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!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 19, 2022
Hired Attorney

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.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
November 22, 2019
Hired Attorney

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.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Real Estate
  • Other 9
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Fiduciary Income Tax
    • Corporations
    • Business
    • Guardianship and Elder Law
    • Election Law
    • Immigration Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Speidel Bentsen LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In re Contested Election of Schoessler, 140 Wn 2d 368, 998 P.2d 818 (2000).In re Recall of Heiberg, 171 Wn 2d 771 (2011).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%

    Chelan Douglas County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Award, 2000. Legal Services Corporation Pro Bono Award, 2011.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.speidellaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1974, 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
    Memberships
    Chelan-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 Fellowship
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University
    Class of 1977
    LL.M.
    Taxation

    Willamette University
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Stanford University
    Class of 1970
    A.B.
  • Military Service
    Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army Reserve, 1977
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Member, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Rotary Club of Wenatchee.

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Managing Partner at Speidel Bentsen LLP
4.3
3 reviews

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.
  • 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.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. Russell J. Speidel has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • 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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    Mr. Russell J. Speidel is listed in the Trusts and Estates and Wills and Probate section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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