Michael D. Whipple
Michael D. Whipple, AICP
Managing Partner
Michael Whipple founded The Whipple Law Group with the idea of helping people solve problems through the development of innovative solutions.
Having acquired a wide range of educational and professional experiences over time, Mr. Whipple brings a unique array of qualities and hard-won expertise to the table that he utilizes to effectively serve his clients.
Admitted to Practice:
U.S. Federal District Court
- Eastern District of Washington
- District of Idaho
Washington State Courts
Idaho State Courts
Professional Accreditations:
American Institute of Certified Planners;
- Certified Professional Planner, AICP
Certified Professional Guardian Board, State of Washington;
- Certified Professional Guardian, CPG
Spokane County Bar Association;
- Current Member
Washington State Bar Association
- Elder Law Section Member
- Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section Member
Our managing attorney, Michael Whipple, is a proud, participating member of NAELA.
Education:
University of Gonzaga School of Law;
- Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
Virginia (Tech) Polytechnic and State University;
- Masters in Regional and Urban Planning, Cum Laude
Savannah College of Art and Design;
- Masters in Historic Preservation, Summa Cum Laude
University of Delaware;
- Bachelor of Arts, Geography
Recent Blog Posts
Small Business Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act – 2025 Update
When Lawyers Can't Represent You: A Guide to Legal Conflicts of Interest in Washington State
The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) in Washington State
Understanding Custodial Power of Attorney: A Guide for Families
Avoiding Accidental Disinheritance
Recommendations
- I cannot even begin to express my feelings of gratitude. I know [that] without a doubt I have been, and am being, very supported professionally & legally by Greg and Michael. Along with Michael's entire team @ the Whipple Law Group.Very understanding and caring.This all-star firm is representing ...
- The Whipple Law Group helped me with my will and estate planning. The staff was very accommodating while I was there. The attorney was very helpful, and made every part of the process easy to understand. I have a great deal of confidence in my plans for the future thanks to the Whipple Law Group.
- I was looking for a reputable, knowledgeable law firm to help with a probate issue. This firm kept coming up from a plethora of resources. Unfortunately they were at capacity both time's I enquired. They were very pleasant and encouraging. I would recommend calling them first.
- Due to some nefarious actions and accusations by my husband's daughters I found myself in a horrible mess. A guardian ad -litem was appointed who determined his daughter should not be appointed guardian, thus causing a court-appointed guardian.I hired the Whipple Law Group for help. They helped m...
- I recently had this law office represent me on my estate planning, will, and healthcare directives. They are extremely knowledgeable in their craft and extraordinarily fair. However, what stood out the most was that they all cared for me as a person. From the head lawyer to the receptionist, the ...
- Knowledgeable staff very professional with a comfortable attitude. We were very pleased to have all of our legal matters of our will proceed by this law firm. Upfront on costs and procedures going forward. We would recommend this firm to anyone trying to figure out Special needs Trusts and Wills.
- Absolutely amazing! [They] helped me for 2 years going through probate and battling my sister in court over executorship and what everyone got etc. since my father passed unexpectedly and without a will. My sister had stolen from my father's place the day we found out he had passed and tried to t...