Angela Macey-Cushman

Angela Macey-Cushman practices as an estate and disability planning attorney at the law office of Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck, situated in Seattle, Washington. The main regions of her work include the cities of Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Edmonds, as well as across King and Snohomish counties. Her practice is primarily focused on:

• Elder law
• Estate planning
• Medicaid/Medicare planning
• Special needs trusts
• Probate and wills

In addition to her private legal practice, Ms. Macey-Cushman imparts her passion for the legal field to aspiring law students. She instructs the Estate and Disability Planning Clinic course at the Seattle University School of Law. Moreover, she actively contributes to various professional bodies; she is a member of the executive committee of the Washington State Bar Association's Elder Law Section, and she serves on the advisory committee for the King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

In 2022, Governor Jay Inslee appointed Ms. Macey-Cushman to participate in the state’s Dementia Action Collaborative. She is also sought-after as a speaker, delivering talks at local senior centers and events held in low-income housing for seniors.

Among her current professional affiliations, Ms. Macey-Cushman is an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and the Washington State Association of Nurse Attorneys. Furthermore, one of her prominent roles is serving as a court-appointed attorney to create special needs trusts for minors and adults facing incapacitation.

Recognized for her professional accomplishments, Ms. Macey-Cushman has achieved a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo. Her commitment and legal excellence were acknowledged in 2010 when she received the "Outstanding New Lawyer" Award from the WSAJ for her adept representation of clients in medical negligence claims.

Ms. Macey-Cushman's educational background includes graduating cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law in 2003, where she was a president’s scholar and won a CALI Excellence for the Future Award. Prior to her legal pursuits, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Washington in 1999, followed by a Master of Nursing and Health Administration in 2001.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.