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Welcome to The Law Offices Of L. Paul Alvestad, PLLC
With over 30 years of legal experience and an advanced tax degree, Paul Alvestad has the expertise you need to provide simple to advanced planning, transactional work and representation in federal and state tax audits. Mr. Alvestad's advanced tax degree also allows him to emphasize estate planning including not only estate and gift but also income tax considerations associated with family business reorganizations-an important and seldom considered or understood aspect of estate planning and family succession. Paul Alvestad also assists clients and works with their financial advisors to make proper beneficiary designations on IRAs, pension and profit sharing plans, 401(k), including stretch IRAs. Mr. Alvestad also handles asset protection, prenuptial agreements or postnuptial agreements, which are important considerations in estate planning and wealth succession.
The Law Offices of L. Paul Alvestad, PLLC understands that future success is based on today's planning. We will work with you to review your current business operation, and help identify areas of potential risk, as well as developing areas of opportunity for continued success. We have a comprehensive understanding of all business and estate matters, and can offer practical, cost saving advice in a timely manner.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, give us a call today!
About L. Paul Alvestad
A lifelong Gig Harbor resident, Paul graduated from Gig Harbor's Peninsula High School, obtained a business degree (cum laude) from Washington State University, a law degree (cum laude) from Gonzaga University, and an LLM in taxation from Denver University.
After doing some work in the criminal arena, in 1980 he returned to school at Denver University where he earned the tax degree which he has since then used in his representation of hundreds of small to mid-sized businesses and families.
Paul and his wife Lisa have two children ages 14 and 13 who are active in sports and school activities. Every three years he stands for reelection by the members of the Peninsula Light Company in Gig Harbor. He is the former President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Estate Planning Council, and chaired and served as a member of several land use committees which played a key role in establishing zoning and land use criteria in Pierce County. An active adult leader in Boy Scouts and former Rotarian of the year at the Gig Harbor Rotary, his most time intensive hobby involves ranching near Horseshoe Lake. Skiing, golf, hiking and history studies also hold his interest.
Locations
Tacoma Financial Center
1145 Broadway Plaza
Suite 1380
Tacoma, WA 98402
Gig Harbor Office
7525 Pioneer Way
Suite 101
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Why Choose Us?
- 30 Years Of Legal Experience
- LLM In Taxation
- Tried Cases In Tax And Federal District Court
- Active In The Community
- Broad-Based In-Depth Knowledge Of Estate, Tax, Business And Real Estate Law
- Extensive Network Of Related Experts, Professionals and Resources
- Full Time Paralegal For Routine Legal Matters To Hold Down Costs
Business Hours
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
