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ReadMarcus J. Fry
Partner
- Phone:
- 509.248.7220
- Fax:
- 509.213.8735
- Email:
- mfry@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Marcus Fry’s practice is the proverbial A to Z in the legal world, handling adoption on one end of the spectrum and estate planning and probate on the other. He has handled litigation involving guardianships, trusts and estates, real estate, and commercial transactions as well providing counsel to individuals, families, non-profits and small businesses. Marcus has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with their highest peer review rating of AV Preeminent. He is licensed to practice in Washington and joined Hawley Troxell in 2023.
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
“Top Seven Myths about Trusts and Probate,” Senior Resource Guide, 2015-2017.
“Medicaid and Trusts,” Coming of Age Seminar, April 2013.
“Wills v. Trust,” Coming of Age Seminar, April 2011 and April 2012.
“Commercial Lease Provisions and Issues,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., December 2011.
“Death and Taxes, Where Are We Now,” The Directory for Seniors, 2010-2011.
“Landlord Tenant Law- The Eviction and Judicial Process,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., December 2010.
“Eugster Case: Ethics View,” Yakima County Bar Association, March 2010.
“Vulnerable Adult Abuse: What is it and what to watch out for,” The Directory for Seniors, 2009-2010.
“Landlord Tenant Law Update, Landlord Tenant Mediation/Dispute Resolution, and Landlord-Tenant Obligations,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., December 2009.
“Annuities and Medicaid Planning,” Yakima Estate Planning Council, October 2009.
“Overview of the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act,” Yakima County Estate Planning Council, October 2007, and Coming of Age Seminar, April 2008.
“Landlord Tenant Law- Landlord & Tenant Obligations,” Sterling Education Services, Inc., May 2008.
EDUCATION
Law School:
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 2002
Undergraduate:
Washington State University, B.A., 1999
BAR ADMISSIONS
Washington
United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Yakima County Bar Association
Yakima County Estate Planning Council
Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
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