Michael J. Longyear

Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Seattle, Washington

Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC
Michael J. Longyear
Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC

Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Closely Held Business, Elder Law

Licensed in Washington since: 1989

Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2001 - 2010, 2014 - 2026

Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC

801 2nd Ave
Suite 1415
Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-624-6271 Email: Michael J. Longyear Visit website
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Attorney Michael Longyear is a member at Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero PLLC, practicing in the areas of trust and estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships, elder law, and related corporate and business matters. Mike graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He serves as guardian and conservator of estates, trustee, and estate administrator in routine and complex or contested matters. He is a former member of the Certified Professional Guardian Board. He is a trustee of the WSBA Elder Law Executive Committee. He is a past Chair of the KCBA Guardianship and Elder Law Section, a past Chair of the WSBA Elder Law Section, a past Co-Chair of the Title 11.88 Mandatory Guardian ad Litem Training Program, and a past Co-Chair of the Minor Settlement (SPR98.16W) Training Program.  Mike is a member of the Real Property, Trust, and Probate Sections of the KCBA and the WSBA. He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle, Northwest Family Business Advisors and serves on the boards of various non-profit organizations.

First Admitted: 1984, Maryland

Professional Webpage: https://reedlongyearlaw.com/attorney/michael-longyear/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • King County Bar Association--Member Member Real Property, Probate and Trust Section; Executive Committee; 2015 to 2019: Section Chair 2018 -2019 Guardianship and Elder Law Section: Section Chair; 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002; Executive Committee 1996 to 2003.  Co-Chair of Title 11 Guardian ad Litem Training Program in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Co-Chair Minor Settlement (SPR 98.16W) Training Program in 2002 and 2003. Washington State Bar Association--Member Real Property Probate and Trust Section; Executive Committee 2013 to 2015 Elder Law Section – Executive Committee 2015 to present; 1999 to 2008, Past Chair Legislative Committee, Treasurer 2005-2006, Chair elect, 1999-2000, Chairperson 2000-2001, Past Chair 2001-2002.   Professional Organizations Member Estate Planning Council of Seattle Member Washington Planned Giving Council Member - Northwest Family Business Advisors  , 2026

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Certified Professinal Guardian by the Washington State Certified Professional Guardian Board

Educational Background

  • Graduated from Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, New York in 1975. Received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in 1977., 1971-1975
  • Colgate University Masters of Art in Teaching , 1975-1977

Honors

  • AV® Preemient™ 5.0 out of 5 rating in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, AV® Preemien 5.0 out of 5 rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013

Office location for Michael J. Longyear

801 2nd Ave
Suite 1415
Seattle, WA 98104

Selections

23 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2001 - 2010, 2014 - 2026

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