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02 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Mike represented my small business in a Ch 11 last year. He and his team did a phenomenal job which ultimately led to my plan of reorganization being approved by the court!!! I was truly blessed to have been referred to Mike Fletcher because he is the reason why my doors are still open today. If anyone is in need of top level legal representation look no further!
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02 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I've had the opportunity to utilize Mr. Fletcher's legal expertise on both a corporate and personal basis. I believe Mr. Fletcher's ability to "size up" complex legal issues quickly and completely, as nothing short or extraordinary! Mr. Fletcher also has the ability to recognize financial issues that impact businesses; a talent and expertise which many commercial legal counsel lack. I would highly recommend Mr. Fletcher in any (and all) corporate/private commercial legal matters.
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08 Dec, 2015 by Joseph
Michael V. Nixon is a lawyer who exemplifies the best qualities of a professional. His careful planning and acute attention to detail were instrumental in obtaining a positive result, in spite of, being presented with a daunting challenge. Mr. Nixon's experience and professional demeanor became evident very early on. His timely case updates kept me informed of all relevant developments, and he would not act with out first consulting with myself. Strategy development with consideration for contingencies was one of Mr. Nixon's most impressive qualities. At no point during our time together was he without an idea or backup plan. He implemented his strategies wonderfully and never lost focus of the end goal. As an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, I pride myself in being able to recognize professionalism, a quality clearly present in Mr. Nixon. It was pleasure working with him on this case and I will not hesitate in seeking his assistance in the future.
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05 Dec, 2013 by Lee
Michael has a great sense of self. He is aware of both his capabilities and limitations. He excels at organization and community strategy and has the ability to fashion the appropriate legal strategy and approach to fit the situation at hand. As the Chief Executive of my organization it was extremely difficult to navigate and separate all of the key issues. Prior to working with Michael I did not have an effective sounding board for the issues that I was dealing with, so it was extremely helpful to have a non biased sounding board in Michael who understood the dynamics related to both the organizational, political and legal issues involved. Other lawyers advised that the issues that I was dealing with were to complex for them to touch. They all recommended Michael. It was an excellent choice.
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25 Nov, 2015 by Joanna
Jacqueline Swanson was my attorney in a complicated childhood sexual abuse case. Through the long and difficult process, Jacqueline impressed me with her legal skills, her compassion for clients, her positive spirit, and her desire to restore lives. She greatly exceeded my expectations. I recommend her wholeheartedly and with deep gratitude.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Gaylynn
I don't have the words to adequately describe my level of respect and gratitude for Jacqueline. She took on our case, which was international, enormous, and faced all kinds of barriers, with utmost confidence and maintained her positive attitude throughout the entire process. She deeply cares for her clients, is dedicated to fighting for justice, and does so with compassion and integrity. She made a very scary process feel so much easier, every step of the way. Jacqueline possesses a great deal of empathy, and is able to really put her clients at ease. I am proud to be a former client of hers, and now a lifelong friend. I highly recommend Jacqueline, without any reservations at all.
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14 Dec, 2020 by Sarah
I highly recommend Cassandra Snelling as an attorney. Her specialty is family law and she was excellent in her representation of me throughout my divorce process. Not only was she a great attorney, advocating for my needs and educating me on my rights, she was kind and compassionate. One of the things I most appreciated about Cassandra was her excellent communication, her quick response time, and her ability to explain the process and answer questions in a manner that was understandable to me as a lay person, but without condescension. Her professional knowledge and representation were of the highest quality from start to finish.
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21 Dec, 2018 by Chris
Though not an overly complicated case, Cassandra handled mine with care and professionalism, and never made me feel like I was less important as a client than others that I'm sure demanded much more of her time. She was always quick to respond and provided knowledgeable feed back. I am very pleased with my experience working with her.
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27 Nov, 2021 by Jeelani
She was the best very proactive..got my case thrown out before set the take it to trail or plea out
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22 Nov, 2020 by Jose
She's very smart at her job. She's always finding ways to help you're case. I would hired her again if I had to. Best lawyer ever .
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12 Jan, 2018 by Christine
We worked with Baolin Chen both on a green card and citizenship issue. He is efficient, helpful, fair and honest.
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22 Dec, 2016 by Richard yang
We are very happy to find and work with Baolin Chen with our complex green card process using a small firm sponsorship. Not only is he down to earth friendly, has lots of immigration experience with higher successful rate, but also he is available whenever we needed and willing to work with us with all the questions and immigration Request For Evidence (RFEs) notices. In addition, we also use his firm, Chen, Mu & Associates, with our H-1B and H-4 needs prior to our green cards application. All thanks to him and his staff, we just got our green cards last week. They are like our magic Santa bringing us the Best Christmas Gift Ever!
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23 Sep, 2013 by Peter
No one else is saying this, so I will. Emily is a secret weapon at this law firm and she knows Kung Fu. She drove all the way to a small coastal community for my hearing. While other court appointed attorneys were fumbling with their iPads and losing cases for their clients, Emily successfully negotiated my case with the DA before the judge sat down on the bench to hear my plea. Result: Case dismissed. Wow! Please, if you are in trouble like I was, talk to Emily. She’ll listen to you, answer all your questions via email & phone, keep you informed at all times, and be be your advocate when no one else will. I am thankful I brought Emily into my life during a very dark time. Retain Emily Elison as your defense attorney today.
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14 Aug, 2012 by Katie
Eimly Elison was not only a lawyer but a confidant and friend throughtout my experience. Pete was also there when I had questions. Both explained to me in normal terms that left no questions on what was going to happen. She is a very hard worker to make things right and is very successful in what she does. Always has a smile on her face and a warm comforting demeanor. She was GREAT!
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14 May, 2017 by Linda
when I and my daughter was in a car accident I was referred to Chris and I am so glad that I was. he has experience to do the job right, knowledgeable at what he does and is very professional. if you need a great attorney call Chris as he is one of the best I have seen
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12 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I had telephoned several attorneys regarding my situation. None of them viewed my case as I did; there was something wrong with the timing of a work-related injury claim and my employment being terminated. Then, someone referred me to Christopher Slater. I was instantly impressed with his honesty, knowledge of the law, and how well informed he was of the particular requirements for the industry in which I was employed. He expressed confidence, patience, and the value of timing with regards to filing my complaint with the proper court. Christopher's genuine concern regarding my current medical condition was a relief and he advised me to "take care of it first". Christopher spent a great deal of time on the phone during the initial conference and everytime afterwards. He was easy to talk with and always straightforward; often using metaphors to get his point across. And always he made certain I had no questions at the end of all conversations. I appreciated his mindfulness of my time and distance from his office. Office meetings were kept to a bare minimum. The discussions regarding plan of procedures, his work on a contingency basis, and the difference between costs and fees were done via phone or email. He made sure I understood my responsibilities before, during, and after the process of filing a suit. The defendent eventually offered a settlement following a decision made by the State of Oregon courts during discovery. I met with Christopher and the adjudicator to negotiate. It was apparent he is a plaintiff's lawyer, as he often referred to himself. I am certain his ethics, values, and professionalism appear very well in a courtroom. I have a great deal of respect for Christopher and highly recommend him to anyone with questions regarding employment and disablilities.
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01 Jul, 2013 by Rajvir
Patricia A. Brockway, there's only one word I could use to describe her with and that is AWESOME!! AWEOME! AWESOME! She took up a case for my dad about a year ago and I've been working with her since then and all I can say is that she is AWESOME! She was friendly from day one. I never once felt I was talking to a lawyer it felt like I was talking to a friend because she always broke everything down so I could understand and explain to my dad very easily. After talking to her I had a feeling my dads case was in good hands and now at the end of the case I can say proudly that the case was in GREAT hands!! Even though we live in California and she's in Oregon she never caused any hassle for us because she was flexible and worked with us over the phone. She definitely knew what she was doing and got it done with a result we are more than satisfied with! Thank you very much Patricia!! You're nothing less than awesome!! I would definitely recommend her for anyone who is looking for a lawyer who knows what they are doing. Keep up the AWESOME work Patricia!!
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31 Dec, 2014 by Dave
Chris represented me when I was in an accident. He was always available to answer my questions and concerns. The insurance adjuster was being very rude to me up until I hired Chris, then I never had to deal with that insurance a****** again. Chris took care of everything for me and even got the insurance to reimburse me for the crutches I had to rent. I would advise anyone who needs help to call Chris.
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17 Dec, 2019 by Brian
Ms. Leathers provided a low cost initial consultation and went above and beyond guiding me through how to address my issues with my landlord and management company. She was precise, straight forward, and laid out a game plan that proved to be spot on and has led to positively resolving many of the issues I initially brought to her. Her integrity is rock solid, fees are more than reasonable, and her concern for her clients genuine and unwavering.
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13 May, 2011 by James
Darien is a highly skilled negotiator and litigator with extensive experience in construction law. He keeps us informed and diligently pursues our legal matters with great skill and professionalism.
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28 Sep, 2010 by David
No offense to all you other attorneys out there but Cheryl is a rare find in the legal community. She's a good attorney (you know, sort of annoying because she's always talking about risk this and risk that) but more importantly she actually has good business sense! Imagine that? She's also tough enough to make sure we get what's best for InFocus but always remembers relationships are long term...so don't push too hard.
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12 Apr, 2021 by John
Erin is the best of the best. She kept my interests and priorities as her top priority. While the lawyer for the other side fumbled around with disheveled paperwork. Erin coolly and calmly was totally organized and merely had to thumb through her binders to the exact information needed. I felt honored, privileged and PROUD of her professional representation.
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11 Mar, 2013 by Aracely
I was represented twice by Mrs Pritchard and both times she has fought like a Tiger on my behalf shreding the oponent party to peaces before a court of law. Her tacktics are amazing. I was in the Washington county jail when I met her in early 2006. She is an attorney that is not financially incline in order to defed because she takes cases like if they were her own personal issues and not her clients. To me, it felt that she protected me from anyone or anything coming my way from any direcction at any given time. When she stood next to me before the Judge in open court, her presence was my strenght and it felt like if I was shield with an armor against the enemy. I really, really admire Mrs. Pritchard for her experience and her agressiveness. She also is someone that no matter what you tell her about your case. Good or bad, she just will not change her manners, nor erase her soft smile and those gorgeous eyes she has will continue to see directly onto yours while at the same time listens to you as if a mother was listening to her child. I am in the process of hiring her again. I think of her from time to time because she will always have a place in my heart for her. I have and will always recomend her as long as I live. If she ever looses one of my cases is still will not change the way I feel about her and the respect I owe her. I know she is a Tiger. My legal Tiger.
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13 Aug, 2015 by Richard
Scott is able to apply years of wisdom to de-escalate situations, ultimately saving time, money and emotions. His insightful and practical approach has inspired my trust and confidence for many years.
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07 Oct, 2022 by Todd trierweiler
Having 37 years of experience and working with 100’s of attorneys, I have found the expertise in business related matters exceptional. She is great to work with and has a wonderful personality.
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05 Mar, 2020 by Pedro r.
it's been a while since i hired Mr Smith to work in my case, it was nice to see how hard he works, every detail counts for him, and he earn every penny he charge you, He is very honest person, it was a pleasure to had him representing me, still my attorney. A+++++
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22 Mar, 2017 by Steve
Mike did an amazing job in a very lengthy divorce which ended in Trial. Mike knew the case like the back of his hand, with 346 pleadings. Mike listened to what I wanted, This man is brilliant. My 2 children moved with mom 150 miles away during the course of my divorce, a devastating fact. I am now a man in Washington state who has primary custody. I am very grateful for Mr. McGrath.
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08 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Melanie reviewed a previous will for my husband and me, and prepared our advanced directives and power of attorney documents. She was professional, knowledgeable, explained everything we needed to know, and responded quickly to questions. I strongly recommend Melanie Rose's work.
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28 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
I have worked with Maite during two incidents that occurred while conducting business in Portland. 1) I foolishly didn't read the fine print and was involved with a horrible contract. I thought I was getting a free promotion through Yellow Pages, but it turned out to be an entirely different company. I felt like I wasn't alone when I hired Maite, and the issue was settled amicably. 2) Another incident occurred involving employment. I felt lost again and fear that someone wouldn't be able to handle the bad news I had to deliver. Consulting with Maite during this ordeal helped ease my mind and in the end the situation was smooth sailing. Sometimes we need assurance in order to take care of our own business. We're small people, small business owners. Although I am no longer needing her services for my business, I highly recommend Maite as an attorney for almost all business transactions, whether monetary or personnel.
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29 Sep, 2012 by Tony
Ms. Schleicher has represented me in a large and complicated bankruptcy case in re Sunwest Management and Jon Harder. Although the deck was stacked against us Tara succeeded where most other attorneys failed. Tara is the best and if you want to win, don't waste your time looking anywhere else
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22 Jun, 2017 by Keenan
Sherrill got a call from me about a case where my privacy had been breached. Even though she could not assist with my situation, since her legal expertise was in a different field than what I actually needed, she went out of her way to reach out to associates she might be able to recommend and called me back right away to inform me of next steps I might take.
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18 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I had the pleasure of working with Sean Currie during my divorce case. Sean Currie was part of a team of lawyers who handled my case and to say that my divorce case was ugly would be an understatement of the highest magnitude. I personally worked with Sean during the discovery phase of my case. He was very well organized and detailed and stayed on top of things. Sean also went to court several times with motions and was able to get the job done. I also witnessed him under fire in the courtroom and he managed to maintained his calm when I'm sure many would not. Sean is both confident and knowledgeable. If he continues to refine his talents I could very easily envision him as being a rising star in the legal community.
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17 Jul, 2014 by Russell
Sarah is a fantastic attorney, I was amazed by the way she handled the courtroom. It was literally like watching a movie. Not only is she the most attractive attorney I have ever met, she is very quick to find ways to turn your case in your favor. I have had a lot of attorneys, none of them had the passion that she had. Sarah will treat your case like its the only case that she has. I recommend her to all of my friends and family
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02 Jan, 2015 by David
Ryan Nisle helped with the tax implications of selling my business in 2012. He was fantastic -- always available, responsive, and gave us exactly what we needed in terms of both strategy and execution.
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09 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
I had a unique and difficult case of derivative inheritance of US citizenship. To make a long story short, I couldn't find anyone in Oregon or California who had any experience in this area. Mr Hornik came highly recommended by a relative. After 4 months since my first consultation with him, I am now holding a US passport. I can't thank him enough, including his assistant, Jackie. My family and I are forever grateful for his legal services.
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25 May, 2021 by Buried tarhuni
Definitely great customer service and professionalism. I am also very happy the work he done for me and the good advice. I will highly recommend him
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04 Aug, 2020 by Caity
My situation was diificult, took almost three years to deal with. When I got Kymber involved, she stayed on top of it and made everything happen for me. It took time, as any lawsuit does. But Kymber knows her stuff and makes things happen. In fact, I’ve spoken so highly of her, that a few friends have already asked for her number, as they know she will help them in the best way!!
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01 Aug, 2014 by Jaye
I was nervous about working with Jonathan Caver, mainly because I like to be involved in every detail. I had to suspend my desire to be overly involved in building my case, and Mr. Caver did not disappoint. He knew exactly how to present my case to a difficult judge; I was awarded a maximum benefit. Mr. Caver's straight forward yet detailed approach was very helpful in preparing me to meet the judge. He counselled me to focus on the things I need to do to daily to mitigate my physical maladies, rather than spending time explaining my medical condition to the judge. Mr. Caver's advice was right on the mark.
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

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