Filmore E. Rose
Partner
Trusts and Estates, Tax, Non-Profit Organizations
Albuquerque, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park)
(206) 403-7723
Fil Rose practices in the areas of tax, estate planning and charitable and tax-exempt organizations. He has extensive experience in legal issues involving federal estate, gift and generation skipping tax, including both planning and compliance. Fil also handles selected federal and state income tax cases, particularly those involving charitable donations and trust and estate administration. Listed in Best Lawyers for 20 consecutive years 1999 to 2018: Linking Lawyers and Clients Worldwide.
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
- Seattle, Best Lawyers® (BL Rankings LLC), 2019-2025
- Tax, Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers® (BL Rankings LLC), 1999-2015
- AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ (Internet Brands), 2020
- Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (Internet Brands), 2014
- Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters Corporation), 2013-2022
- Northern California, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters Corporation), 2004-2008
PUBLICATIONS
- “Paying It Forward — Even in a Recession, There Are Options for Structuring Your Charitable Giving,” Seattle Business magazine (September 2010)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Continuing legal education lecturer in the areas of estate planning, tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, historic preservation and federal income taxation.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Member, Estate Planning Council of Seattle (2009-Present)
- Member, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – multi-disciplinary International estate planning organization) (2012-Present)
- Member, Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council (2002-2008)
- Silicon Valley Planned Giving Council (Member (2002-2008); Nonprofit Mentor (2002-2007)
News, Events, & Insights
- Rimon Partners Ranked in 31st Edition of Best Lawyers® 2025
Awards August 15, 2024
- 25 Rimon Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Awards August 18, 2022
- 20 Rimon attorneys across 10 offices named Super Lawyers in 2022
Awards June 13, 2022
- Rimon Attorneys in 14 Offices and 10 States Listed as Best Lawyers in America 2022
Awards August 19, 2021
- Rimon Attorneys in six states and ten offices listed in Best Lawyers® 2021
News August 20, 2020
- Rimon Partners in six states listed in Best Lawyers® again
News March 5, 2020