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About our attorneys
ATTORNEYS
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Edward McFerran founded the law firm and practices as an attorney primarily in the areas of real estate, business and tax matters.
Mr. McFerran is also President of Attorney's Title of Washington, Inc., providing a full range of title and escrow services in Pierce and Thurston Counties in the State of Washington.
He has served as President and managing Shareholder of Tax Deferred Exchange Services, Inc., a national Qualified Intermediary company. In that capacity, Mr. McFerran's professional practice has focused on tax planning for clients throughout the United States in the tax deferred exchange arena, advising taxpayers, exchangors, accountants, trustees, Qualified Intermediaries and escrow agents. In addition, Mr. McFerran has himself served as Qualified Intermediary in literally thousands of transactions throughout the United States.
Mr. McFerran is a frequent speaker on tax and law matters sponsored by bar associations, accounting groups and other various private industry groups. Mr. McFerran is a graduate of Seattle University Alber's School of Business. He received his law degree with honors in 1987 from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. |
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Martin Burns is the managing partner with the law office of McFerran Burns & Stovall, P.S., as well as Vice President and house counsel of Tax Deferred Exchange Services, Inc. Mr. Burns has passed the Certified Public Accountants Examination and focuses his legal practice in real estate law from both a transactional and litigation standpoint. Mr. Burns has tried numerous cases and has successfully argued appeals through the Washington State Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Mr. Burns obtained his Bachelor degree in Accounting from the University of Puget Sound and graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law, cum Laude, in 1993. He has practiced in the Puget Sound region of Washington his entire legal career. Mr. Burns is a frequent speaker to real estate investors and real estate professionals. |
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Steve Stovall joined the firm in 2002 after a successful career in business including executive level experience in Marketing and Operations Management. His practice presently focuses on real estate, commercial and business transactions, contracts, estate planning and administration; and tax deferred exchanges. He has handled a variety of unique business transactions including personal and real property. Mr. Stovall serves as the facilitator for the Commercial Brokers Association South Puget Sound Networking meetings and has presented on the topic of Business Escrow Closings to the Association’s classes.
Mr. Stovall is a 1994 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University where he earned a Bachelor in Business Administration degree, cum laude. In 2000, Mr. Stovall earned his J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law.
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Jeanne Bowie joined the firm in 2005 bringing fifteen years of escrow experience with a national title insurance company. Ms. Bowie previously was in private practice, and later served as house counsel for a multi-family real estate investor. She presently focuses her practice in real estate law from both a transaction and litigation standpoint, and also emphasizes Wills, probate and estate administration.
Ms. Bowie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Seattle University. She received her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law. |
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