Attorneys

Gary M. Kirk

Shareholder | Seattle | 206.223.6001 | kirkg@lanepowell.com

Areas of Practice

Gary Kirk is a member of the Trusts and Estates group. Gary’s practice focuses exclusively on estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals with an emphasis on income tax planning for closely-held businesses and business succession planning. Gary works on all types of business entities and owners in connection with operating agreements, reorganizations, and income tax issues.

Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • United States Tax Court

Academics

  • New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1989)
  • University of Oregon (J.D., 1987)
  • Washington State University (B.A., cum laude, 1983)

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

  • Trusts and Estates

Awards and Honors

  • Peer Review Rated “AV” in Martindale-Hubbell

Speaking Engagements

  • “New Washington Trust Act Amendments,” Eastside King County Estate Planning Council, November 16, 2011
  • “Washington Trust Act,” Lane Powell’s Washington Proposed Amendments to the Washington Trust Act and What They Mean for You Seminar, April 11, 2011; April 29, 2011; August 3, 2011

Professional and Community Activities

  • Washington State Bar Association
    • Taxation Section
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • American Bar Association
    • Taxation Section
    • Real Property Probate and Trust Section
    • Business Law Section
  • Washington State University Planned Giving Advisory Board
  • Washington State University Campaign Steering Committee for Undergraduate Education
  • Trustee, Washington State University Foundation

Gary M. Kirk

Shareholder | Seattle | 206.223.6001 | kirkg@lanepowell.com

Date
07.20.2010