James A. Flaggert

Partner

Chair, Trusts & Estates Practice

My goal is to improve the lives and businesses of my clients by solving existing problems and preventing others before they occur.

Jim Flaggert practices in the aircraft acquisition and finance area, and has represented purchasers, financing parties, and airlines in connection with the purchase and delivery of more than 800 Boeing commercial aircraft. He has also assisted such clients in connection with various related tax matters. Jim regularly assists in the pre-delivery financing of commercial aircraft.

Finance - aircraft for multiple aviation clients

Representing airlines, foreign and domestic banks, and foreign and domestic leasing companies in the acquisition, financing, and resolution of tax issues in connection with more than 625 Boeing commercial aircraft. (Ongoing)

Finance - aircraft for multiple aviation clients

Acts as client representative (attorney-in-fact or agent) at the delivery of hundreds of Boeing commercial aircraft. (Ongoing)

Finance - aircraft for multiple aviation clients

Issues lex situs legal opinions covering issues of title transfer and tax in connection with the acquisition of more than 625 Boeing aircraft. (Ongoing)

Finance - aircraft for multiple aviation clients

Advises airlines, banks, and leasing companies regarding the structure of transactions involving the acquisition and financing of Boeing aircraft. (Ongoing)

Admitted to Practice

Washington

Education

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1991
B.A., Economics, University of Michigan, 1988, with distinction

Memberships & Affiliations

- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- American Bar Association
- Estate Planning Council of Seattle
- Board of Trustees, Islands Fund
- Officer, CMR Foundation
- Eagle Scout

Professional Recognition

- Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Trusts and Estates Law by Best Lawyers, 2003-present
- Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2003, 2005-2024
- Named as one of the "Top 87 Business Lawyers" in Estate Planning/Probate/Trusts, Seattle Business Monthly, 2008
- Named as one of the "Best Personal Wealth Managers in the Seattle Area," Seattle Magazine, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Named as one of "155 Top Lawyers" by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Monthly, 2007