Walter R. Krueger
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Walter R. Krueger Biography

My practice emphasizes estate planning for individuals and business clients. I have practiced law on the Eastside for twenty-nine years.



Education

Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science (magna cum laude) and Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.




Background

Engaged in estate planning as an attorney since 1976, I have emphasized estate planning, trusts and probate since 1987. I am an active speaker on such topics as "Estate Planning," "Living Trusts," "Probate," and "Durable Powers of Attorney." Some highlights of my career so far include: 

  • Former Treasurer of the Washington State Bar Association
  • Former member of the Board of Governors, Washington State Bar Association
  • Former member of the Board of Governors, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Past Editor-in-Chief of the Trial News, WSTLA's newspaper
  • Former Chair of the following Washington State Bar Court Committees: Court Rules, Long Range Planning, and Electronic Communications
  • Former Magistrate and Judge pro tem in Bellevue District Court
  • Experienced Mediator with Settlement Now
  • AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell (The Martindale-Hubbell AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.)





Professional Affiliations

I am a member of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Sections of the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association and East King County Bar Association, and a member of the Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.




Civic Activities

  • Past President of Board of Trustees of Holy Names Academy and the Holy Family Kirkland School Commission
  • Arbitrator in King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration program
  • Volunteer with Eastside Legal Assistance Program (named Volunteer of the Year in 1996)
  • Volunteer attorney in the Bellevue Legal Clinic of the King County Bar Association
  • Former Treasurer and former president of Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing, a non-profit corporation which serves the homeless on the Eastside.
  • Kirkland Noon Kiwanis member.







Walter R. Krueger  
Attorney at Law  
520 Kirkland Way  
Suite 400  
Kirkland,  WA  98083-3143  
walt@kruegerwlaw.com  
(425) 828-7800  



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