James Whittingham Spencer
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James Whittingham Spencer is an esteemed attorney at Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S. in Seattle, Washington, where he specializes in trust and estate litigation, community property issues, and vulnerable adult protection. Since joining the firm in 2016, James has brought a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a Founding Partner of Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC, and Principal at both The Spencer Law Group PS and Spectra Law PS. A dedicated advocate for nonprofit service, James has served as secretary of the board of directors for Three Dollar Bill Cinema and chaired the board of the Washington Association of Future Business Leaders of America. His commitment to community service is further evidenced by his past roles on the boards of the QLaw Foundation and the Tacoma Rainbow Center, as well as his participation in the Washington State Bar Association Professionalism Committee. In addition to his legal practice, James has imparted his knowledge as an educator, teaching Community Property and Trusts and Estates courses as an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University School of Law for twelve years. He has also contributed to the Paralegal Studies program at Edmonds College. Outside of his professional commitments, James enjoys hiking and backpacking with his husband and their dog, Brandy, as well as collecting vintage vinyl records and traveling.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.