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William J. Crowley

William J. Crowley

Current Employment

  • Attorney

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Formation, Governance
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • State Taxation
  • Tax Exempt Status
  • Finance
  • Contracts
  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Employment
  • Private School Law
  • Immigration

Biography

An accomplished transactional and litigation lawyer in all aspects of business law. Will has negotiated large transactions to closing and litigated in all levels of state court, and in federal trial and appellate courts emphasizing a practical approach to all aspects of his law practice.

Will’s practice focuses on religious organizations, non-profit organizations, small business and families. This includes both transactions and litigation. He forms, structures and guides successful organizations, businesses and non-profits, negotiates purchases, sales, leases, buyouts and workouts. He has years of experience drafting and probating trust and estate plans and representing organizations, nonprofits and individuals in probate matters. He has argued in the Washington State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and 9th Circuit, represented clients in U.S. District Court and most counties in Western Washington. He takes a practical approach to solving problems and resolving disputes. His success over 30 years of practicing law, emphasizing a wide range of practice areas, demonstrates a broad understanding of the law and an ability to connect the dots between multiple practice areas and industries.

Will was born in Spokane and raised in Seattle, a true Washingtonian. He has been married over 30 years and has two children. He is long-time member of Assumption Catholic Church. He is a loyal Seattle Mariners and Washington Huskies fan.

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
    • J.D. - 1988
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
    • B.A. - 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Washington, 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington

Professional Associations

  • Washington State Bar Association, Member
  • King County Bar Association, Member
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
  • National Diocesan Attorneys Association, Executive Committee Member
  • TEGE Exempt Organizations Council, Member