Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Everett | Adams & Duncan Lawyers
At Adams & Duncan, we leverage our client-focused structure to deliver creative, efficient, and affordable legal solutions. With over four decades of service to the Snohomish County community, our team approach fosters collaboration across practice areas, ensuring clients receive tailored, accessible legal counsel. Our attorneys specialize in business, banking, estate planning, and real estate law, earning the highest ratings for professional excellence and ethics.Rooted in the historic Edwards House in Everett, we combine deep local knowledge with a commitment to community service, making us a trusted partner for individuals, families, and businesses seeking strategic legal representation.
Services
Banking & Fintech
Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Trust & Estate Litigation
Real Estate Law
Federal Tax Controversies
State Tax Disputes
Environmental Law
Elder Law
Probate Administration
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of client-focused legal expertise in Snohomish County.
- Our team approach ensures collaborative, cross-disciplinary solutions for complex cases.
- We maintain the highest rating for professional excellence and ethics in the industry.
- Our attorneys hold advanced degrees in law, business, and tax specialties.
- We are deeply rooted in the community, supporting local organizations and initiatives.
Services
Banking & Fintech
Adams & Duncan provides specialized legal counsel for community and regional banks, focusing on fintech activities, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys assist with branch administration, forbearance agreements, and foreclosure proceedings. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver tailored solutions for financial institutions navigating complex legal challenges.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans to ensure asset distribution aligns with client wishes while minimizing tax liabilities. Our services include wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and Medicaid planning. Attorneys specialize in protecting beneficiaries through irrevocable trusts and custodial accounts, ensuring long-term financial security for families.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, litigation, and land use issues. Attorneys handle purchase agreements, lease disputes, environmental contamination cases, and construction defect claims. With decades of experience, we represent clients in adverse possession cases, foreclosures, and equitable mortgage disputes across Snohomish County.
Federal Tax Controversies
We represent taxpayers in IRS audits, appeals, and collection negotiations. Services include tax planning, refund claims, and Tax Court litigation. Our attorneys with LL.M. in Tax Law provide strategic guidance for individuals and businesses facing federal tax disputes, focusing on minimizing liabilities and resolving collection issues.
Corporate Law
We advise businesses from startups to S&P 500 companies on entity formation, mergers, and contract negotiations. Our team handles corporate governance, acquisition transactions, and business litigation. With specialized expertise in aviation, manufacturing, and real estate sectors, we provide cost-effective legal solutions for complex commercial matters.
People
Christopher D. Adams
Attorney
Specializes in banking, corporate law, and tax matters with an MBA and LL.M. in Tax Law. Active in Snohomish County nonprofits and serves as Coastal Community Bank board chairman.
Sarah E. Duncan
Attorney
Estate planning expert and co-founder of the Melissa Erickson Foundation. Serves on community foundation boards and provides pro bono legal services to local organizations.
Dylan M. LeValley
Attorney
Agricultural law specialist with expertise in farm management and real estate disputes. Advocates for land conservation through Forterra and holds leadership roles in legal associations.
Katelyn Wenzel-Grette
Attorney
Focuses on banking law and fintech partnerships with experience in insurance defense and criminal prosecution. Recognized as UW Law's Pro Bono Student of the Year for community service.
Judge Ronald L. Castleberry (Ret.)
Of Counsel
Former Snohomish County Superior Court judge with 20 years of judicial experience. Provides mediation and arbitration services leveraging extensive trial and corporate litigation expertise.
Questions
What areas of law does Adams & Duncan specialize in?
We specialize in banking, corporate law, estate planning, real estate, and tax controversies, serving individuals, businesses, and financial institutions across Snohomish County.
How long has Adams & Duncan served the Everett community?
Our firm has provided legal services in Everett for over 40 years, maintaining offices in the historic Edwards House since the 1980s.
Can I schedule a consultation for estate planning?
Yes, we offer personalized estate planning consultations to create wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning strategies tailored to your family's needs.
Do your attorneys handle commercial real estate disputes?
Our real estate team represents clients in commercial lease litigation, boundary disputes, and environmental contamination cases with decades of local experience.
Are your lawyers qualified in tax law matters?
Several attorneys hold advanced LL.M. degrees in tax law and represent clients in federal and state tax disputes, audits, and collection negotiations.
How does Adams & Duncan support the local community?
We actively participate in Snohomish County nonprofits, including the YMCA, Providence Hospital, and land conservation organizations through board service and pro bono work.
