James Christnacht
JAMES F. CHRISTNACHT was admitted to practice law in the state of Washington in 1984 after having attended the University Of Puget Sound School Of Law. Mr. Christnacht has engaged in the general practice of law since his admission to the bar. He is admitted to practice before the Washington State Courts, Federal District Court and the Puyallup Tribal Court. His practice has included personal injury, probate, guardianship, wills and estate planning, will contests and estate litigation, misdemeanor criminal defense and traffic matters, real estate, and business law. Mr. Christnacht is a second generation lawyer. Having grown up with the desire and drive to assist others, he has dedicated his career to this end. Mr. Christnacht is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Pierce County Bar Association. He has been involved in the local bar association on the guardianship, family law, and volunteer legal assistance committees. For the past 20 years, he has been actively involved as a director of Tacoma – Pierce County Crimestoppers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving no-lead crimes. Mr. Christnacht also acts as guardian for many disabled American veterans both individually and as the director of Comprehensive Guardianship Services, Inc., a nonprofit corporation. He has acted a guardian individually since 1986. He represents guardians in all phases of their duties. He is involved with the local Legal Services association and has assisted individuals through dissolution matters, vacating criminal issues and restoration of civil rights James’ legal assistant is Debe.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Contingent fees are for Injury matters -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Other matters are either hourly or flat fee depending on the case.
- Washington
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- University of Puget Sound
- J.D
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- University of Washington School of Law
- B.A | Business
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- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
- Washington State Bar Association
- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
- Washington State Bar
- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation
- Washington State Bar Association
- Tacoma Pierce County Crimestoppers
- Director
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- Activities: Former President of the association
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- Washington State Bar # 14726
- Member
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- Washington State Association for Justice
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- Tacoma Concert Band
- Vice President
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- Cerified Professional Guardian
- Certified Professional Guardianship Board for State of Washington
