James Christnacht

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      James Christnacht

      University Place, Washington
      38 years of experience

      Biography

      JAMES F. CHRISTNACHT was admitted to practice law in the state of Washington in 1984 after having attended the University Of Puget Sound School Of Law. Mr. Christnacht has engaged in the general practice of law since his admission to the bar. He is admitted to practice before the Washington State Courts, Federal District Court and the Puyallup Tribal Court. His practice has included personal injury, probate, guardianship, wills and estate planning, will contests and estate litigation, misdemeanor criminal defense and traffic matters, real estate, and business law. Mr. Christnacht is a second generation lawyer. Having grown up with the desire and drive to assist others, he has dedicated his career to this end. Mr. Christnacht is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Pierce County Bar Association. He has been involved in the local bar association on the guardianship, family law, and volunteer legal assistance committees. For the past 20 years, he has been actively involved as a director of Tacoma – Pierce County Crimestoppers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving no-lead crimes. Mr. Christnacht also acts as guardian for many disabled American veterans both individually and as the director of Comprehensive Guardianship Services, Inc., a nonprofit corporation. He has acted a guardian individually since 1986. He represents guardians in all phases of their duties. He is involved with the local Legal Services association and has assisted individuals through dissolution matters, vacating criminal issues and restoration of civil rights James’ legal assistant is Debe.

      Practice Areas

      Estate Planning

      Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

      Elder Law

      Probate

      Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Traffic Tickets

      Suspended License

      DUI & DWI

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees - Contingent fees are for Injury matters
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Other matters are either hourly or flat fee depending on the case.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Washington, Since 1984

      Professional Associations

      Washington State Bar # 14726 Member (1984 - Current)

      Tacoma Concert Band Vice President (2014 - 2015)

      Tacoma Pierce County Crimestoppers Director (1995 - Current)

      Washington State Association for Justice (1984 - Current)

      Awards

      • Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

        Washington State Bar 2014.0

      • Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

        Washington State Bar Association 2013.0

      • Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

        Washington State Bar Association 2015.0

      Education

      • University of Washington School of Law B.A | Business

        Year: 1973 - 1977

      • University of Puget Sound J.D

        Year: 1981 - 1984

      Certifications

      • Cerified Professional Guardian: Certified Professional Guardianship Board for State of Washington

      James F Christnacht

      Address:

      2554 Locust Ave W Ste E, University Place , WA 98466

      phone no.
      Address:

      2554 Locust Ave W Ste E, University Place , WA 98466

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