About Darol
Darol Tuttle studied law at Seattle University School of Law, beginning his studies in 1993 and earning his J.D. in 1996. He concentrated on elder law and estate planning while at law school. That academic grounding set the course for a career that has centered on legal issues affecting older adults and their families.
After law school, Tuttle entered military service in a legal capacity. In 1997 he served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. His time in the JAG Corps provided courtroom experience and exposure to a range of legal matters under military law. It was an early professional chapter that shaped how he approaches legal problem solving.
Following his military work, Tuttle established a civilian practice in Washington. He is licensed to practice in the state of Washington and has handled matters arising under state law. Over the years his practice has settled into two primary areas: elder law and estate planning. He works with older clients, their families, and fiduciaries on questions that touch on health care decision making, property transfers, and the legal mechanics of end-of-life planning.
Tuttle has maintained a presence in both Tacoma and Seattle. He keeps offices in Tacoma and in Seattle, serving clients across the Puget Sound region. Operating in two cities allows him to meet clients where they live and to handle matters in different counties of the state. His work includes preparing wills and trusts, advising on powers of attorney, and assisting with planning that affects eligibility for government benefits.
Colleagues and clients describe him as steady and practical in his approach. He favors clear explanations over legalese and aims to help clients make realistic choices about their options. He also draws on his courtroom background when litigation or contested proceedings become necessary, though much of his daily practice is in drafting documents and advising families on planning strategies.
Outside the office, Tuttle has remained connected to legal developments in elder law and estate planning through continuing education and local legal circles. He follows changes in statutes and administrative rules that affect long-term care financing and probate practice in Washington. He currently practices elder law and estate planning from offices in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington.
