Attorneys

PRINCIPAL

Marc A. Bateman

Marc emphasizes providing high quality legal services at a reasonable cost, and on giving understandable explanations to clients regarding legal processes and options so that clients are better equipped to make important decisions.  His practice’s primarily focus is wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, guardianship, and related real estate, business and tax matters. His clients include professionals, business owners, working couples and retired individuals; financial planners, trust officers, accountants and other attorneys; national banks, trust companies and bankruptcy trustees.

Marc Bateman’s local roots go deep. The son of Arthur T. Bateman (1917-1995), a prominent Seattle attorney during the post WWII years, Marc is a product of Highline High School (1972) and the University of Washington (BA in Economics with Distinction, Magna Cum Laude 1976, Phi Beta Kappa; JD, 1979).

Over the years, Marc has been an active in local churches, private school boards and committees, musical performance groups, and as a volunteer in his family’s sports, musical and school activities and organizations.  Marc is married to Kathryn, a registered nurse who works in nursing leadership and administration.  Their principal accomplishment in their over 30 years of marriage is their three adult children, each of whom has multiple degrees and accolades to their name.

Marc is available to assist community, church, and nonprofit groups in providing educational materials and presentations to assist them in educating and informing their members concerning legal topics within the scope of his practice.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Juris Doctor, 1979

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
B.A., Economics, 1976

Activities & Affiliations

• Washington State Bar Association

• Elder Law Section, Member

• Real Property, Probate & Trusts Section, Member

Bar Admissions

• Washington

ATTORNEY

Elizabeth G. Bateman

Elizabeth Bateman has a passion for helping individuals and families secure their futures and achieve peace of mind.  For nearly 10 years, her practice has focused on wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. Her commitment to creating tailored solutions helps ensure that each client’s unique needs and wishes are honored.

Elizabeth believes that everyone deserves access to compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation. She actively strives to create a welcoming and unintimidating environment for all clients, regardless of background or identity. Elizabeth understands the unique estate planning challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals and families may face and is dedicated to providing guidance that reflects respect and understanding.

At the heart of Elizabeth’s practice is the belief that legal services should be accessible and inclusive. She welcomes all clients, embracing diversity and fostering a sense of belonging. Whether you are planning for the future, caring for loved ones, or navigating life’s transitions, please reach out to see if Elizabeth might be able to help.

During law school Elizabeth worked as a student attorney with the Elder Law Practice Group at the University of St. Thomas’s Legal Services Clinic, where she advocated for low income seniors facing exploitation, eviction, and termination of services. She previously worked for Minnesota attorney Kirk C. Thompson in the areas of Social Security, PERA, and long term disability law.  She has been recognized for her exceptional legal research and writing, having earned consecutive Dean’s Awards in the subject and having served as Senior Editor to her school’s flagship law review. 

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Certificate in Guardianship, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Juris Doctor, 2015

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
B.M., Music Performance, 2009

Activities & Affiliations

• Washington State Bar Association

• Elder Law Section, Member 

• Real Property, Probate & Trusts Section, Member

• Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Law Section, Member 

• QLaw, Member

• Minnesota State Bar Association 

• Elder Law Section, Member

Bar Admissions

• Washington, Minnesota