Christopher M. Henderson
Work in Brothers & Henderson, P.S.
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Elder Law, Disability, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Insurance
2722 Eastlake Ave. E., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98102
About Christopher M. Henderson
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Disability
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Wills
- Trusts
- Insurance
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2008Juris Doctor
- Honors: Transnational Intellectual Property Seminar in Rome, Italy Selected Student
- Law Review: Washington Law Review, Associate Articles Editor, Symposium Editor
- Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 2000Bachelor of Science
- Major: Symbolic Systems
Classes and Seminars
- University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor, 2014 - 2016
- “Special Needs Planning for the High Net Worth Family”, Author and Presenter , Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Seattle, Washington, 2017
- CLE Co-Chair at S.S. Guardianships: A Three-Hour Tour of APS, Family Law, Representing AIPs and Beyond, King County Bar Association, Seattle, Washington, 2016
- “TSC Transition Age: Education, Employment and Housing”, Author and Presenter, TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) & LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) Regional Conference Seattle, Washington, 2016
- Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources, Legal Voice, Reviewer, Seattle, Washington, 2016
- “Planning with Special Needs Trusts”, Author and Presenter, King County Bar Association – Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Meeting, Seattle, Washington, 2015
- “Accommodating Allergies in Schools”, Author and Presenter, The 14th National Academy for IDEA Administrative Law Judges and Impartial Hearing Officers, Seattle University, 2015
- CLE Co-Chair at Advanced Issues in Guardianship: New Paradigms for Your Guardianship Practice, King County Bar Association, Seattle, Washington, 2015
- “Advanced Planning and Legal Supports”, Author and Presenter, Alzheimer’s Association, Seattle, Washington, 2015
- “Advanced Planning and Legal Supports”, Author and Presenter, Washington State Alzheimer’s Disease Working Group Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Lacey, Washington, 2015
- “Clients in Need: Dealing with Clients with Diminished Capacity”, Author and Presenter at 12th Annual Law of Lawyering, Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, Washington, 2014
- " Medicaid Estate Recovery", Author and Presenter at Medicaid Update 2014, National Business Institute, Seattle, Washington, 2014
- “Traumatic Brain Injury – What’s to be Done?”, Author and Presenter at Parent Advocacy Training, Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2014
- “Drafting Wills for Families including Guardianships and Trusts for Minors and Special Needs”, Author and Presenter at Personal Estate Planning for the 99%, King County Bar Association, Seattle, Washington, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Alzheimer’s Association Public Policy Town Halls, Panel Member, Renton, Bremerton and Seattle, Washington, 2013
- “Autism 205: Legal Planning for Individuals with Disabilities”, Co-Author and Presenter, Part of Seattle Children’s Autism 200 Class Series , Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, 2013
- “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Mental Health Advance Directive”, Author and Presenter at 11th Annual Palliative Care Conference, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, 2013
- “Guardianship and Alternatives 101”, Author and Presenter at ARC of King County Workshop, Seattle, Washington, 2013
- “Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting”, “Planning Methods to Control Medical Treatment”, Presenter at Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts, National Business Institute, Seattle, Washington, 2012
- “Case Law Update: Medicare Set Asides”, Co-Author of Presentation at Medicare and the Personal Injury Claim, Washington State Association of Justice CLE, Seattle, Washington, 2012
- “Introduction to Guardianship and Conservatorship”, “Introduction to Medicare and Medicaid”, Presenter at Elder Law: Basics of Elder Law From A-Z, LawReviewCle, Seattle, Washington, 2012
- “Preserving Family Assets When Qualifying For Medicaid”, Author and Presenter at Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care, National Business Institute, Seattle, Washington, 2011
- “Guardianship and Alternatives”, “Introduction to Trusts”, Author and Presenter at Staff Training for State Chapter of a National Advocacy Group for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Seattle, Washington, 2011
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Other Affiliations
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western Washington Chapter / Washington State Chapter (Board Member)
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western Washington Chapter / Washington State Chapter (Ambassador to Representative Jim McDermott (past))
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western Washington Chapter / Washington State Chapter (Ambassador to Pramila Jayapal)
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western Washington Chapter / Washington State Chapter (King County Council (past))
- End of Life Washington, Advisory Committee
- Full Life Care (Board Member)
- Full Life Care (Co-Chair of Benefit Luncheon (2017))
- King County Bar Association Guardianship and Elder Law Section (Executive Committee (past))
- Legal Voice, Reviewer - Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources (2016)
- Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
- Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section (Committee on Guardianship Complaints (past))
- National Academy for Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Past Positions
- Washington State Supreme Court, Judicial Extern
- Henderson Law and Planning, Seattle, Washington, Principal, 2010 - 2011
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, Seattle, Washington, Associate, 2007 - 2010
Articles
Published Works
- Introduction Framing Legal and Human Rights Strategies for Change: A Case Study of Disability Rights in Asia, 83 WASH. L. REV 435-438, 2008
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 34 years of experienceElder Law, Disability, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Insurance
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