Ruth Apahidean Harper

Attorney

I'm a Pacific Northwest native. After double majoring in both English and History at the University of Washington, I attended the University of Washington School of Law.

My focus is on estate planning, probate, and elder law.
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When not in the office, I explore the outdoors by hiking and snowboarding, dabble in creative writing, and blog about historical costuming projects. 

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Washington School of Law, 2019
• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, History, University of Washington, 2015

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• Washington State Courts, 2020 - Present
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2021 - Present 

Professional and Bar Memberships

• Washington State Bar Association, August 2020 - Present
  • Elder Law Section
  • Solo and Small Practice Section
• King County Bar Association, August 2020 - Present
  • ​Real Property Probate & Trust Section
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, March 2022 - December 2023
• Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, March 2022 - December 2023​
• Washington Women Lawyers, December 2022 - December 2023

Volunteer

• Volunteer Attorney, Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers, Probate Clinic, October 2023
• Volunteer Attorney, Washington First Responder Will Clinic, October 2022, October 2023
• Volunteer Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Clinics: Elder Law Clinic, August 2022 - Present
• Bar Talk Columnist, KCBA Bar Bulletin, January 2022 - Present
• Member, City of Enumclaw Services Advisory Board, February 2021 - Present
• Legal Volunteer, Open Door Legal Services, November 2016 - March 2017