For over 100 years our lawyers have served the individuals and businesses of Tacoma, The Puget Sound, and throughout Washington State. Bankruptcy Services, Business and Tax Law Services, Employment Law Services, Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Services, Litigation Services, Mediation, and Arbitration Services, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Services.

David McGoldrick, RETIRED

PRACTICE AREAS: Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Tax

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Dave’s practice is primarily focused in the areas of estate planning, probate, trusts and real estate. His estate planning practice covers a variety of matters including wills, trusts, probate, charitable planning, and elder law.

 

EDUCATION

 

Dave attended Washington State University and graduated with a B.A. in Pre-law in 1965. He then attended the University of Washington, receiving his J.D. in 1968. Dave was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Alpha Delta honorary fraternities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At Washington State University, he served as Vice President of the Student Body.

 

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

Dave founded and operates the Trinity Neighborhood Health Clinic, which provides free medical care for Tacoma’s poor and uninsured. In addition, he works in Africa distributing mobility devices to the disabled.

 

  • Board of Governors for the WSU Foundation  
  • Former President, Tacoma Symphony
  • Former President, Lakewood Gardens
  • Former President, Tacoma Estate Planning Council
  • Member, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
  • Member, Washington State Bar Association
  • Former Chair of the Anderson Island Citizens Advisory Council
  • Advisor, WSU Honor College
  • Board of Governors for the WSU Foundation
  • Adjunct Teacher, Seattle University Law School

 

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

 

  • Washington (1968)

 

PERSONAL

 

Dave has been married for 47 years and has three children and five grandchildren. He lives on Anderson Island and operates an apple orchard, and is involved in the preservation and display of historical artifacts from Western Washington.

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Morton McGoldrick has a long history and deep roots in Pierce County. The firm has grown from a small firm founded in the early 1900s by Frank C. Neal called “Neal, Bonneville & Hughes,” to a major presence in the Pierce County legal community. In the 1970s, the firm name was changed to Bonneville, Viert, Morton & McGoldrick. Upon the retirement of William G. Viert, the firm became Morton McGoldrick, For over 100 years we have served individuals and businesses throughout the state of Washington and we continue to provide outstanding professional services for all of our clients’ legal needs.

For over 100 years our lawyers have served the individuals and businesses of Tacoma, The Puget Sound, and throughout Washington State. Bankruptcy Services, Business and Tax Law Services, Employment Law Services, Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Services, Litigation Services, Mediation, and Arbitration Services, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Services.
For over 100 years our lawyers have served the individuals and businesses of Tacoma, The Puget Sound, and throughout Washington State. Bankruptcy Services, Business and Tax Law Services, Employment Law Services, Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Services, Litigation Services, Mediation, and Arbitration Services, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Services.