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22 Oct, 2024 by Loriann rapone
Divorce is never easy - but it can be made less traumatic.
5.0 stars
Posted by Loriann
October 22, 2024
While I thought this would be easy and even considered not hiring an attorney as everything seemed straight forward with no contest, what came to light very early on is that my husband’s attorney was incompetent, reckless and sloppy with his work. While my husband had paid 5x the amount that I was paying, Mary Sakaguchi caught numerous mistakes which would have led to a prolonged divorce process. Her careful eye to detail and attention prevented that from happening and expedited the whole process which actually made me less fearful and the entire process less traumatic. I cannot convey how much this impacted me in a positive way. I am grateful for her immense knowledge of the law and watching out for my best interest all the while communicating with compassion and kindness.
I highly recommend Ms. Sakaguchi and her entire team! Thank you!
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12 Apr, 2023 by Fran jenkins
Thank you. Mr. Sifferman knows his clients and identifies their needs.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Luis josé rivera godínez
You had helped me before and thanks for your help in my DUI case with that dropped it off to Reckeless, which is pretty much a wet DUI but it could be more bad
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14 Oct, 2024 by Ardalan
Professional, Supportive, and Highly Skilled Team!
I cannot express enough gratitude to Carry Porter and her team at McKinley Irvin for their outstanding service in helping my sister, Afshan, with her divorce case. From the very beginning, Carry’s professionalism, empathy, and dedication stood out. She worked efficiently to resolve the case without the need for mediation or trial, saving us both time and expense.
Carry and her team were always responsive and provided clear, thoughtful advice during every step of the process. Their commitment to ensuring a smooth transition was invaluable, and they handled everything with the utmost care and professionalism.
If you're looking for a skilled attorney with a client-centered approach, I highly recommend Carry Porter and McKinley Irvin. They made a stressful situation manageable, and for that, we are truly grateful.
- Ardalan
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21 Aug, 2024 by Mickey i
Brandy Andersson is a great lawyer. She is sharp, sincere and goal driven - One of the best lawyers I have worked with. Brandy helped me with my case and was wonderful to work with throughout the process. She executed brilliantly on my behalf on a very challenging case.
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03 Apr, 2024 by Brittney river dawson
The entire team was consistently prompt, professional and thorough, which gave me immense peace of mind!
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29 Mar, 2023 by Jeanie pendleton
I just had a super helpful consultation with Leslie Blankman. She went above and beyond with her time, advice, and expertise. I highly recommend her services.
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07 Jul, 2022 by John smith
Hoping to find somebody chat with at end of day, Leslie, took 15 mins of her time initially to consult me on the phone, in the most earnest fashion! Provided references to other representatives
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11 Jan, 2022 by Karen young
We had the privilege of working with Leslie after 2 previous attempts to resolve our differences in our divorce.
Leslie was a pleasure to work with and helped us tremendously in resolving and dissolving our marriage. During a difficult situation such as divorce, Leslie Consistently showed up for us with Kindness, Fairness, and Compassion. Leslie helped us to work through our differences, always listening and providing us with a peaceful resolution that always felt fair. She helped us with all the paperwork, legalities and really made the whole process quite easy.
I am honestly so grateful to have had the opportunity to work With Leslie Blankman. She is Very Knowledgeable an Excellent Mediator snd Attorney.
Thank you Leslie!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
He will take your money and fail to file the case correctly. He tried 3 times and failed three times - He couldn't get past filing paperwork. He knows nothing about law and then blames it all on "law school teaches us to being creative ..." on not being able to handle simple paperwork that most attorney's seem to handle weekly. Being creative and then being ridiculed by the Commissioner because a simple paperwork wasn't filled out correctly; Ultimately costing you to lose because he simple cannot file in time during the window where law would've stepped in for you.
This complain is common in all reviews. There's a reason for it.
He is incapable of spelling, he wasted your money making a million drafts (even against your request and charges for them) and then fails to use the draft because he does not understand how to use his computer; and after paying $4000 for drafts alone, will use the original one because it was all he could find.
He last advice to me was to commit a felony and do nothing. I will be pursuing a grievance and I will claim victory over this scammer. God is on my fight.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Braydn foley
13 Nov, 2023 by Ramonah engbert
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Things were constantly misspelled and names confused. I basically filled out the paperwork myself. I got charged for so many back-and-forth phone calls because of all of the mistakes on the paperwork. So my fees for simple tasks, were very high. He was just not good. He served the person I had a case with twice because he didn’t know the first one was done properly. And then ended up missing a VERY important deadline, which made me cancel him and find someone else that could do the job better. Terrible. When I ended up getting my new attorney, the attorney advised looking into a malpractice for Jeff Jared because of the missing deadline. I wish I could get my money back. He did nothing for me, except cause me more issues.
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12 Oct, 2021 by George
Mr. Trudell and his office staff are top notch, A+. My business law firm referred him when I was in a vehicle accident, and I’m extremely satisfied with how the process was handled. No accident case plays out perfectly, but his office maximized my interest at every turn. Highly recommended, and would work with them again any time! Thanks Pat, Barbara, and Rachel.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Marcela
Mr. Trudell helped my Family with our case and showed compassion and patience, when we needed it the most.
He and his staff were not only professional and efficient but highly empathetic, which made the entire process a lot easier to get through.
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17 Mar, 2020 by Thea
I met with Pat Trudell through a recommendation from a friend.
Pat listened to me, returned my calls promptly, explained the process and became a trusted partner in my accident ordeal.
He kept me informed of every step.
Also, all the people in his office are very courteous and professional.
The final outcome was very good.
I can’t say enough about how I was treated and highly recommend Pat Trudell.
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05 Nov, 2024 by Tp
My experience with attorney Jeffery Ostrove was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional with my Protection Order case. He always kept me updated on my case with great communication.
I am grateful for his service and highly recommend Mr Ostrove to anyone seeking legal assistance.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Mark
Recently Mr. Ostrove represented me for a traffic offense. It was not a simple case and it required perseverance. I was very happy with the legal outcome of my case. In addition Mr. Ostrove was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Softnumnums
Bunch of morons cold calling. Female answering the phone oblivious to the world.
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17 Jan, 2025 by Jake bartholemy
NEIL T. LINDQUIST ATTORNEY,
The go to spot for compassionate injury law. Taking on the cases that other firms and countless solicitors turned down. Guiding and educating me through the maze with no exits. The level of support and face to face engagement to get the ball rolling, and bring it to the finish line.
I’m gonna have to drop a few “lawyer jokes” from my tool belt after getting superior customer service. Personable, and has an approach and team that strategically Shows you the way.
Will be personally recommending him to fellow Cyclists, or anybody injured in the state of WA 💪
-sincerely
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14 Sep, 2024 by Lauren kelly
I highly recommend Neil Lindquist for personal injury cases. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication made a huge difference in my case. Neil kept me informed and fought tirelessly for the best outcome. His support and commitment are truly outstanding.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Ryan mckenzie
I highly recommend Neil Lindquist for any personal injury case! From the moment I reached out, Neil and his team were compassionate, professional, and attentive to my needs. Neil took the time to understand the details of my case, and I always felt like I was in good hands. He explained everything clearly and made sure I was informed every step of the way. His dedication to my case was solidified by him securing a life changing outcome that I didn't even think was possible. I am truly grateful for his hard work. If you're looking for a professional, skilled and caring attorney, Neil Lindquist is the advocate you can trust.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Loriann rapone
Divorce is never easy - but it can be made less traumatic.
5.0 stars
Posted by Loriann
October 22, 2024
While I thought this would be easy and even considered not hiring an attorney as everything seemed straight forward with no contest, what came to light very early on is that my husband’s attorney was incompetent, reckless and sloppy with his work. While my husband had paid 5x the amount that I was paying, Mary Sakaguchi caught numerous mistakes which would have led to a prolonged divorce process. Her careful eye to detail and attention prevented that from happening and expedited the whole process which actually made me less fearful and the entire process less traumatic. I cannot convey how much this impacted me in a positive way. I am grateful for her immense knowledge of the law and watching out for my best interest all the while communicating with compassion and kindness.
I highly recommend Ms. Sakaguchi and her entire team! Thank you!
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12 Apr, 2023 by Fran jenkins
Thank you. Mr. Sifferman knows his clients and identifies their needs.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Luis josé rivera godínez
You had helped me before and thanks for your help in my DUI case with that dropped it off to Reckeless, which is pretty much a wet DUI but it could be more bad
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22 Oct, 2024 by Loriann rapone
Divorce is never easy - but it can be made less traumatic.
5.0 stars
Posted by Loriann
October 22, 2024
While I thought this would be easy and even considered not hiring an attorney as everything seemed straight forward with no contest, what came to light very early on is that my husband’s attorney was incompetent, reckless and sloppy with his work. While my husband had paid 5x the amount that I was paying, Mary Sakaguchi caught numerous mistakes which would have led to a prolonged divorce process. Her careful eye to detail and attention prevented that from happening and expedited the whole process which actually made me less fearful and the entire process less traumatic. I cannot convey how much this impacted me in a positive way. I am grateful for her immense knowledge of the law and watching out for my best interest all the while communicating with compassion and kindness.
I highly recommend Ms. Sakaguchi and her entire team! Thank you!
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12 Apr, 2023 by Fran jenkins
Thank you. Mr. Sifferman knows his clients and identifies their needs.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Luis josé rivera godínez
You had helped me before and thanks for your help in my DUI case with that dropped it off to Reckeless, which is pretty much a wet DUI but it could be more bad
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22 Oct, 2024 by Loriann rapone
Divorce is never easy - but it can be made less traumatic.
5.0 stars
Posted by Loriann
October 22, 2024
While I thought this would be easy and even considered not hiring an attorney as everything seemed straight forward with no contest, what came to light very early on is that my husband’s attorney was incompetent, reckless and sloppy with his work. While my husband had paid 5x the amount that I was paying, Mary Sakaguchi caught numerous mistakes which would have led to a prolonged divorce process. Her careful eye to detail and attention prevented that from happening and expedited the whole process which actually made me less fearful and the entire process less traumatic. I cannot convey how much this impacted me in a positive way. I am grateful for her immense knowledge of the law and watching out for my best interest all the while communicating with compassion and kindness.
I highly recommend Ms. Sakaguchi and her entire team! Thank you!
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12 Apr, 2023 by Fran jenkins
Thank you. Mr. Sifferman knows his clients and identifies their needs.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Luis josé rivera godínez
You had helped me before and thanks for your help in my DUI case with that dropped it off to Reckeless, which is pretty much a wet DUI but it could be more bad
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29 Mar, 2023 by Jeanie pendleton
I just had a super helpful consultation with Leslie Blankman. She went above and beyond with her time, advice, and expertise. I highly recommend her services.
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07 Jul, 2022 by John smith
Hoping to find somebody chat with at end of day, Leslie, took 15 mins of her time initially to consult me on the phone, in the most earnest fashion! Provided references to other representatives
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11 Jan, 2022 by Karen young
We had the privilege of working with Leslie after 2 previous attempts to resolve our differences in our divorce.
Leslie was a pleasure to work with and helped us tremendously in resolving and dissolving our marriage. During a difficult situation such as divorce, Leslie Consistently showed up for us with Kindness, Fairness, and Compassion. Leslie helped us to work through our differences, always listening and providing us with a peaceful resolution that always felt fair. She helped us with all the paperwork, legalities and really made the whole process quite easy.
I am honestly so grateful to have had the opportunity to work With Leslie Blankman. She is Very Knowledgeable an Excellent Mediator snd Attorney.
Thank you Leslie!
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18 Oct, 2023 by Chris nelson
David Seely failed to effectively intervene when a minor was signed into a Lake Washington school by a non-custodial parent.
The school district misspent taxpayer dollars on his employment.
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14 Nov, 2017 by Carol hubbard
David Seeley has provided excellent service to me for several issues. I highly recommend David. He is fair, understanding, and gets results!
Carol Hubbard
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11 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
I am a medical provider on the Eastside who is currently undergoing business expansion. Rebecca handled all of my contracts with employees, independent contractors and she negotiated ideal terms for a 10 year lease. She went out of her way to get things done to avoid any delay. This saved me weeks of any unnecessary negotiations and I now have my keys to my new space ready for demolition.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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13 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
This attorney made promises and took over $10,000 of our money then sent us an E-mail to tell us he would be out of the office for the next six months. He was totally dishonest and now will not answer our calls or E-mail.
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13 Jul, 2015 by Scott
After a very long and challenging divorce I found myself in a position where I had to short sale my house. I had a consultation with Mr. Davidson. We discussed all of my options and decided that a short sale was the best path for me. After that he put Deborah Sorum in charge of my case and she guided me through the whole process. It was anything but "short", so I was glad to have someone who knew what they were doing and told me what needed to be dealt with and what were just hoops the bank wanted us to jump through. I don't think I could have done it without her help. She was very responsive to any and all questions. By the end of the sale the people buying the house were asking me to ask her questions. Brenda Klos helped with the closing process and I know Deborah and Brenda worked together to get the extensions needed so that the process finalized and closed. It was a very confusing process from a home owners perspective. It was nice to just turn it all over to them and let them do the worrying about the banks, buyers, realtors, closing dates, deadlines, rules and regulations. I could not rate them high enough for helping me get through a very difficult process directly after such a painful chapter of my life. Thank You!
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07 May, 2013 by David
Ken was efficient, knowledgeable and to the point. He also got our input and we acted as a team to arrive at a successful resolution. This sale had the potential to go sideways but because of Ken's skills, he kept it on track and did not back down and were were able to arrive at a positive outcome.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Erik aquino antonio
05 Oct, 2023 by Mika mcdaniel
Great experience. Mitchell Majors has been excellent to work with.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Teresa d
08 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Absolutely terrible human being. Rips off the customer, and just is a complete con artist.
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13 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
As I was looking down the categories that make up the overall rating, I just couldn't find fault or dissatisfaction with Mr Marstons actions with any off them. Mr Marston is indeed a compassionate, no nonsense, experienced attorney. He heard what I had to say about my legal problem, read through and understood all the associated documentation and quickly resolved the issue I had to my satisfaction. He will listen with compassion, shoulder your worries and as quickly as possible to help minimize fees, resolve your problem. He is honest with you with good news or bad but I always knew on a daily basis were I stood in the process. He knows his Law. I would recommend him without qualification. If you are in a simple or complex legal pickle, give this attorney a call. I am not related to Mr Marston at all. I'm just a satisfied client.
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27 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Entire staff is helpful, understanding and informative.
Lawsuit still in arbitration but completely satisfied and confident in outcome so far.
Great group.
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25 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Stay away from this shop unless you want to be gouged. Oftentimes it took three weeks to get email answered, files reviewed. Company could not even handle routine court filing on time. Performance falls below the standard you would expect from a supposedly boutique law firm. So not worth the money.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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09 Jun, 2015 by Jerry
Jack and his wife helped me through through the most difficult time of my life-I lost my father, mother and my brother in the same year. He expedited with diligence all the nuances of clearing their estate issues for us. He and his wife were most helful at every turn of this complicated scenario.
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08 Mar, 2013 by Lynne ann
Jack proved invaluable when my husband and I sought his help for revisions to our wills and he helped us with medical and financial powers of attorney. He is communicative, knowledgeable and patient. I have and continue to recommend him to friends and family.
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28 Sep, 2012 by Andrea
I think it's time Mr. Borland retired. Never have i had to wait 3 weeks for a phone call to be returned (3 times), only to find out that he had not even accomplished the task(s) we had spoken about and then the woman who answers the phone jokes about the fact that she should have my phone number memorized. Very unprofessional and completely non responsive. If i could have given him a rating less than 1 i would have.
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25 Apr, 2022 by Katya
I do not recommend Zara as a lawyer! she took money and made many mistakes in business. she did not give advice in those cases that I did not understand, money was spent but the job was not done, I am in despair how to fix it now. don't go to her!
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03 Mar, 2021 by Ionela
Mrs. Zara handled and explained everything step by step and made sure everything was in order. Communication was easy. I was a bit scared when filed the divorce papers but upon speaking with her I felt much better.
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20 Jun, 2020 by Dumitru
Thank you very much for helping with my divorce, really easy to deal with, very helpful and understanding. Definitely would recommend to friends and family.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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06 Feb, 2025 by Austin
I have had the pleasure of working with John for the past twenty years, and I can't recommend him highly enough! John is exceptional at getting the job done. He has efficiently handled several tickets for me and my family members, always delivering outstanding results. His knowledge and professionalism have truly made my life better.
Additionally, his paralegal, Golden, is absolutely fantastic! Together, they form a remarkable team. Thank you, John and Golden, for your unwavering support and dedication!
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21 Dec, 2023 by Mike
John was referred to me as an absolute expert in traffic infraction defense and I could not be more pleased with his diligent representation. I have engaged him more than once over the years to great effect, and he just won me a dismissal in a potentially highly consequential case. I am grateful for his dedicated professionalism.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Rufi
John is truly outstanding; he's an exceptional lawyer. You can simply explain your situation to him, and he'll handle everything from there. His expertise removes all the stress from your shoulders. I wholeheartedly recommend John Rongerude.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Erik aquino antonio
05 Oct, 2023 by Mika mcdaniel
Great experience. Mitchell Majors has been excellent to work with.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Teresa d
24 Oct, 2023 by Erik aquino antonio
05 Oct, 2023 by Mika mcdaniel
Great experience. Mitchell Majors has been excellent to work with.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Teresa d
13 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
She left me unprotected in my PSA, requiring my ex’s name be removed from my home mortgage, but NOT requiring my ex to remove my name from two commericial properties, leaving me millions in debt with an evermore plummeting credit score tied to my ex’s action.
She allowed opposing counsel to cut my proposed budget in half without specifics, as well as to bully me directly continually. She allowed the divorce coach to repeatedly badger me regarding my ex’s tardiness, creating a toxic NON-collaborative, litigious environment.
She never discussed my need for a QDRO resulting in a year-long struggle transferring a retirement account.
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07 Nov, 2019 by Linda
Rachel Felbeck was my attorney in a collaborative divorce several years ago. She was superb in providing information and support during a very painful ending to a long term marriage. While my former spouse and I had no minor children, the marital settlement agreement was complicated, and I was impressed by Rachel's ability to guide both of us through the process. We met indivially as well as with our collaborative team. She was responsive to requests for information but more importantly to providing clarity to different options that might be taken. I found it easy to communicate with her. I will be forever grateful for her help at a very painful transition in my life.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Chris nelson
David Seely failed to effectively intervene when a minor was signed into a Lake Washington school by a non-custodial parent.
The school district misspent taxpayer dollars on his employment.
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14 Nov, 2017 by Carol hubbard
David Seeley has provided excellent service to me for several issues. I highly recommend David. He is fair, understanding, and gets results!
Carol Hubbard
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Keith emmerick
02 Nov, 2024 by Divineduchessoflight
I think they are a scam. My brother Ricky filled his divorce forms in April 2024. Here he is now filling out more paperwork. He’s gets emails to correct the divorce forms before proceeding with the closing of his divorce from being separated from his ex-wife. I would not recommend this company to anyone. This is false advertising and they aren’t really trying to help their clients. It’s all about money.
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12 May, 2023 by Ryan bejna
Do not use! Website says 30 day money back guarantee. Been fighting for that refund and they say since I had access to website they can't give me a full refund. The gave me a partial and then removed access to my answers, so all my work went to waste. Use a different company.
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Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
