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11 Jul, 2024 by Kristopher lichtanski
I have had an excellent experience with CCL and Ms. Choi in the matter of a complicated easement / title situation. The office staff was super responsive, appointments were scheduled quickly and in collaboration with my schedule/availability, and the meetings I had with Ms. Choi were focused, organized, and super productive. I felt that Ms. Choi was prepared for the meetings, understood what I was dealing with, and discussed with me multiple options and potential outcomes regarding this legal matter, which is going to end up in Court. I could not have asked for a better attorney for my situation (and I have consulted with others prior to CCL) and I very much look forward to my ongoing work with CCL and Ms. Choi. I recommend CCL and Ms. Choi wholeheartedly!
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05 May, 2024 by Ricardo saenz
I arranged a meeting with her to discuss immigration matters and seek professional validation of the process I had completed on my own. Unfortunately, during our reunion, she seemed more focused on protecting herself than genuinely assisting me. However, when I attended my USCIS appointment today, everything was in order, and the concerns she raised did not materialize. It was a stressful experience unnecessarily.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Larry hu
I did not have a good experience with the law firm. My main issues is that Boyoon Choi would repeatedly interrupt me and cut me off before I could finish speaking and there were some mannerisms like scoffing (in a subtle but noticeable way) that came off as pretty condescending and I received a general negative feeling from the tone of voice she used with me. She was also 6 minutes late to our Zoom meeting but cut our 30 minute meeting short nonetheless so we really only had 24 minutes together. I'm sure she would probably bill the time for 30 minutes to my MetLife benefits and not the 24 minutes that I actually got. The way I see it, if a client does not have the correct understanding then inform them in a respectful way. Trying to be subtle with mannerisms like quietly scoffing or responding with a negative tone, one that felt a bit indignant towards me feels less like you're working with someone that's trying to advocate for you and more like you're talking to someone that's trying to take out whatever stress she may be having towards you. It seems that no wonder her staff seems to sound a bit on edge over the phone as I can imagine what it can be like to be subjected to that over time.
She also knew that my home is in Snohomish County but told me that she can't help with the eviction process in that area, but took my money through my MetLife benefit anyway. That's pretty messed up.
Lastly, I also felt it was problematic to be told that she did not know the RCW that covered why a 90 day notice to vacate due to sale is not enforceable unless it is specifically mentioned in the lease agreement. When I requested clarification for her to specify how is this the case, she could only tell me it's part of the general landlord tenant rights that a lease agreement has to specify that an early termination can take place due to sale and that this language would not be specifically mentioned due to it being covered under the general umbrella of tenant rights. However, RCW 59.18.650 clearly states it's permissible for a landlord to end a lease agreement early with cause for the purpose of selling a home.
Boyoon Choi should really be careful with giving advice that she clearly does not know the basis for. It is concerning when you ask for the RCW that she does not know it, and scoffs at you while mentioning it's part of the general rights for a tenant.
Anyways, here is what I was told by another source about the permissibility of ending a lease early to sell the home:
In Washington State, typically, if a landlord provides a 90-day notice to vacate for the purpose of selling the property, this is generally considered lawful. In Washington State, the enforceability of a 90-day notice to vacate due to the sale of a property typically does not require a specific clause in the lease agreement stating that sale of the home entails the tenant moving out. The standard process allows landlords to issue such a notice as part of the rights to dispose of their property, assuming other legal and procedural requirements are met (e.g., proper notice period and service).
Lastly, she was also incorrect about my MetLife legal benefit. She said I don't have benefits for litigation as part of my benefit but in my MetLife portal it clearly states: "This service covers the Participant as a landlord for matters involving leases, security deposits and disputes with a residential tenant. The service includes attorney services for the eviction of a tenant up to and including trial."
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11 Jul, 2024 by Kristopher lichtanski
I have had an excellent experience with CCL and Ms. Choi in the matter of a complicated easement / title situation. The office staff was super responsive, appointments were scheduled quickly and in collaboration with my schedule/availability, and the meetings I had with Ms. Choi were focused, organized, and super productive. I felt that Ms. Choi was prepared for the meetings, understood what I was dealing with, and discussed with me multiple options and potential outcomes regarding this legal matter, which is going to end up in Court. I could not have asked for a better attorney for my situation (and I have consulted with others prior to CCL) and I very much look forward to my ongoing work with CCL and Ms. Choi. I recommend CCL and Ms. Choi wholeheartedly!
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05 May, 2024 by Ricardo saenz
I arranged a meeting with her to discuss immigration matters and seek professional validation of the process I had completed on my own. Unfortunately, during our reunion, she seemed more focused on protecting herself than genuinely assisting me. However, when I attended my USCIS appointment today, everything was in order, and the concerns she raised did not materialize. It was a stressful experience unnecessarily.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Larry hu
I did not have a good experience with the law firm. My main issues is that Boyoon Choi would repeatedly interrupt me and cut me off before I could finish speaking and there were some mannerisms like scoffing (in a subtle but noticeable way) that came off as pretty condescending and I received a general negative feeling from the tone of voice she used with me. She was also 6 minutes late to our Zoom meeting but cut our 30 minute meeting short nonetheless so we really only had 24 minutes together. I'm sure she would probably bill the time for 30 minutes to my MetLife benefits and not the 24 minutes that I actually got. The way I see it, if a client does not have the correct understanding then inform them in a respectful way. Trying to be subtle with mannerisms like quietly scoffing or responding with a negative tone, one that felt a bit indignant towards me feels less like you're working with someone that's trying to advocate for you and more like you're talking to someone that's trying to take out whatever stress she may be having towards you. It seems that no wonder her staff seems to sound a bit on edge over the phone as I can imagine what it can be like to be subjected to that over time.
She also knew that my home is in Snohomish County but told me that she can't help with the eviction process in that area, but took my money through my MetLife benefit anyway. That's pretty messed up.
Lastly, I also felt it was problematic to be told that she did not know the RCW that covered why a 90 day notice to vacate due to sale is not enforceable unless it is specifically mentioned in the lease agreement. When I requested clarification for her to specify how is this the case, she could only tell me it's part of the general landlord tenant rights that a lease agreement has to specify that an early termination can take place due to sale and that this language would not be specifically mentioned due to it being covered under the general umbrella of tenant rights. However, RCW 59.18.650 clearly states it's permissible for a landlord to end a lease agreement early with cause for the purpose of selling a home.
Boyoon Choi should really be careful with giving advice that she clearly does not know the basis for. It is concerning when you ask for the RCW that she does not know it, and scoffs at you while mentioning it's part of the general rights for a tenant.
Anyways, here is what I was told by another source about the permissibility of ending a lease early to sell the home:
In Washington State, typically, if a landlord provides a 90-day notice to vacate for the purpose of selling the property, this is generally considered lawful. In Washington State, the enforceability of a 90-day notice to vacate due to the sale of a property typically does not require a specific clause in the lease agreement stating that sale of the home entails the tenant moving out. The standard process allows landlords to issue such a notice as part of the rights to dispose of their property, assuming other legal and procedural requirements are met (e.g., proper notice period and service).
Lastly, she was also incorrect about my MetLife legal benefit. She said I don't have benefits for litigation as part of my benefit but in my MetLife portal it clearly states: "This service covers the Participant as a landlord for matters involving leases, security deposits and disputes with a residential tenant. The service includes attorney services for the eviction of a tenant up to and including trial."
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18 Oct, 2019 by Dee
I went and met Mr. Anderson for a free 30 min consultation regarding professional negligence, he had no problem spending quite a bit more time discussing the details 2+ hours he spoke with me. I left feeling appreciative and optimistic, he kept my paperwork to look over the holiday week, just to familiarize himself with my case.
Awsome rite? Wrong..... after 6 months of numerous emails and voice messages, I finally caught him by phone to make a follow up appt. He offered no explanation for the non-communication, and that appt he set never happend. Now its been another 6 months (over a year now total) Ive called and emailed repeatedly with no response. Last week I called from a private number and he answered ...scheduled a time for me to come meet him to get my documents. The morning before we were scheduled to meet I spoke with him again and he asked to reschedule, saying he was having breakfast with colleague of his who was interested about my case the next morning and wanted to have the paperwork to show him. Well .... I guess after so long of not hearing a word from him I shouldnt have agreed to reschedule, needless to say I didnt hear back from him and he surely hasnt responded to emails or calls. He seemed genuinely interested in my situation I really didnt expect this type of conduct- Im obviously mad...
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01 Mar, 2019 by Francisco
The biggest issue for this guy is very unresponsive (never responded to your email, calls) during his representation for this one year. Somewhat careless, and forgetful.
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14 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
Jason did not give the bankruptcy court our new address and he did not give the court our change of income even when we gave him 21 days notice of our address and income change to our court.
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18 Jul, 2018 by Matthew
I have had a number of auto accidents and even a couple worker's comp claims. In every instance, I was treated with respect, my questions were always answered promptly and I was given realistic expectations of the value of my claim. Staff was courteous and knowledgeable.
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30 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
A woman blew through a yield sign and totaled my car. I had a concussion and my right tibia was dislocated top and bottom and the knee cap was jammed up and into the bone. Excruciating injury that incapacitated me for seven months before finding someone who correctly diagnosed and re-set the bone. My entire life world imploded because I couldn't put any weight on it, or walk... I would wake up screaming when I flexed my knees in my sleep. I went through all my savings just trying to pay bills while being unable to work.. When the time came for a settlement I was told to suck it up buttercup, because " nothing is ever going to compensate you for all that pain and suffering". When the time came to settle the case, once I paid myself back for all the financial losses directly related to the accident I got less than five hundred dollars; I was advised to settle due to my "financial distress" which I was only in because I had been injured! All I was asking for was something fair, and I did not get it. My feeling was that he was in collusion with the other party's insurance company. Ironically I liked him personally, I just would not hire him again. Without an attorney I would have received nothing, with him it wasn't much better. And I'm sorry to say this. For five thousand dollars I expected more.
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15 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I have been a customer with whitmore and I will never advice anybody to go through same experience as mind
This people are very unfriendly and the worse part is that the attorney is very busy for you to consult or get any advice I tried to talk to him for three months weeks unsuccessful.
At end he started acting as defense attorney against me He started became an obstacle to me than an attorney I later fired him.
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04 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
We were referred to Ms Redinger by a friend who had already used her services and was satisfied. We hired her to set up wills and estate planning. Things started quite well, but then she abruptly dropped us as clients when we asked a basic question she had difficulty answering.
We're not confident in an attorney who is unable to provide clear answers about something (in this case a Trust) they're supposedly very familiar with. And we're put off by an attorney who quits when the first snag comes up.
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02 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I spoke to Denise Redinger on the phone on a Friday afternoon about getting help with real estate-related paperwork that had to be completed before I could sell my house. She said she could help and told me she could prepare the forms over that weekend. I paid for the service then in good faith.
Two weeks passed, and I hadn't received the forms in the mail or heard from her (although I did receive an invoice for the charges to my credit card).
I called her office twice after that to request status and was told both times that she wasn't available but that she would be given the messages. She never returned my calls. The third time I called, I was told that Denise had said to this person that if I called, to tell me that she would have the forms done that day. I said that since she told me she would have them completed by a certain date and hadn’t, and I hadn't heard from her, I couldn't really believe what she said, and I requested a refund.
When I received a copy of the refund transaction from one of her employees via email (who had copied her on the email), I replied and relayed my disappointment. Denise replied and claimed there had been a series of misunderstandings (I don't know what they were; she didn't say), then lied and said that when I called the third time, I was actually told that the paperwork was done but that I said I didn't want it.
She also claimed she would email me the forms for free and never did. Instead, she mailed them, and they were incomplete. I had to wait three weeks to find out that the service I'd paid for wasn't performed, thus delaying a real estate transaction I needed to complete. This lawyer also lied and didn't think it was necessary to explain why she had given me a completion date but failed to meet it.
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17 Nov, 2015 by Robert
Things that are important to ones soul sometimes require legal representation and this can be problematic because law and the representation of the law do not always have the finesse, heart and honest purpose that are required to resolve difficult and familial issues, so I feel particularly blessed to have found such a capable and professional legal representative.
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22 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. Kerruish has represented me in multiple, occasional matters over more than a decade and has facilitated resolution of matters in collaboration with counsel in other states. His analysis is sharp, his arguments are well-formed and well-put, and in court he has presented on my behalf--and prevailed--with clarity and simplicity. He is my first call on legal matters (and doesn't hesitate to refer to others if more experiences in a particular situation) and is recommended without reservation.
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06 Apr, 2015 by Gloria
I have hired David Kerruish on several occasions and so have been his client, and have also been his co-counsel on several cases since the late 1990s. He is first choice when I am hiring a lawyer because he is not only experienced in several areas of law, he is reliable, ethical, and quite effective in achieving the results we want.
I refer David to people often, without hesitation. He is one of the best lawyers in town.
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14 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
David is without a doubt one of the worst attorneys I have ever encountered. He is painfully inept at legal argumentation and analysis. He failed to draft motions that would have expedited an informal resolution of the matter, which is what I wanted to achieve. Rather than try to facilitate an informal resolution, David sought to bill me for work that would only be necessary if the matter went to trial.
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12 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
This woman fits the stereotypical selfish, angry attorney. The worse she can make a situation by increasing conflict and misadvising, the more money she makes. She consistently told me I would get 80% of assets and far more in alimony that it turns out was reasonable. It's a 50/50 state. What was she doing? No wonder my ex didn't settle without a fight.
I didn't see at the time what she was doing or realize that her advice was leading this way, but there's no doubt at all that it did. She helped me feed off the anger and conflict as though I was winning something... She instigated my ex's attorney into fights over things that seem more about Ms. Colberg's sick enjoyment or getting more money for me to pay her with than anything. She nearly bankrupted me and almost cost me my house. In the end, I not only lost every penny of what would have been my settlement to HER (over 100k), but had to take out loans to cover leftover costs. She's the only person who won while I and my children are left starting over from less than zero. The whole time she promised I would get attorney fees. In the end I did, covering less than 5%.
I understand that in a divorce you may wish to destroy your ex or take the stance that "if I can't have it, nobody can." Please don't. If you do want to lose everything, call Ms. Colberg. She'll be glad to take all the money off your hands where you, your ex and your children don't have to worry about it.
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25 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Laura handled my case in King County and I was grateful for her expertise and beneficial advice. She walked me through all of the intricacies and challenges with compassion and the aggressive attitude I lacked as I was going though medical challenges. Since finding hidden assets is critical to a fair settlement, she advised on ways to ensure discovery. She kept me informed during service of papers so I could be away from home during that volatile time. Sensitive to my fears and concerns, she arranged a mediation that was not face-to-face conducted by a knowledgeable and experienced mediator who would not allow the bulldozer approach my ex was taking. Because of her close attention to detail, I received an additional 25% in settlement money that I didn't even think was possible. She would answer every email I sent her, and had her assistant do many things to keep my costs down. I appreciated her attention to my budget concerns. I consider Laura worth every penny I paid her and more!
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31 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
I have been constantly impressed at how Laura has handled my divorce from an uncooperative spouse. She expertly understands not only divorce law, but people's motivations, and is able to work well to create solutions and move forward. I am thankful to have had Laura leading me through this obstacle course.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
He lacks the capacity to represent you adequately. I would rate him poorly if given the chance. He consistently disregards input and shuts down communication. My case suffered greatly under his handling. He appears unprepared and fails to grasp the essential facts, often succumbing to emotional manipulation by opposing counsel. His personal emotions clouded his judgment during my proceedings, leading to disastrous outcomes. His ego takes precedence over the client's best interests. He initiates unnecessary legal actions without consulting you and charges for them. He fails to go through the documentation with you before filing and assumes the client will accept it without discussion. His credibility is questionable as he frequently resorts to dishonesty. His team mirrors his incompetence, displaying a similar lack of responsiveness and attentiveness. Despite his overestimation of his abilities, he falls short in competence. There's much more to say, but I'll refrain. His incompetence resulted in significant financial losses for me and he consistently deflects blame onto others and refuses to take responsibility for his actions.
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11 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Dennis is not an awful lawyer but he sure overpromise results. I did not knew this at first, but he is also been reprimanded by board multiple times for "Attorney misconduct" and that damaged my case in court. He did seemed to have some decent knowledge on property law on the other hand.
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07 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
In court is the type that loves to throw crap on the wall, nothing really sticks.
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12 Aug, 2022 by Sunil
Andrew represented me after I was hit by a motor vehicle and sustained serious injuries. Andrew gave me sound advice and advocated tenaciously for me. He and his team incuding his paralegal, Deb, were available at every turn. Andrew explained each step and all strategy in a straightforward way that left me and my family feeling more secure knowing our rights were protected. Nobody wants to go through this kind of experience. It can be confusing to select a lawyer, but if you find yourself needing excellent representation, Andrew has the experience, knowledge and personality that you can trust.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
03 Jun, 2021 by Candy
I am skeptical in the first place if I should be hiring an attorney for my son's accident when someone referred me to Andrew.
We met and Andrew answer all my queries with a lot of patience, every single questions were answered and explained. We hired Andrew to represent us and I have no regret in doing so.
There are so many daunting tasks involved in a personal injury claim but Andrew and Debra render their support and guidance in every single step I should take. Andrew and Debra provides a lot of transparency in terms of the case progress, and are responsive all the time. Andrew also step up to fight for our rights disregard the monetary amount, and the case was settled in a surprisingly short period of time. I would definitely recommend Andrew and his team to anyone who are in need.
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19 Aug, 2022 by Amy
What a horrible group of liars. I have found nothing but lies and deception, child abuse and sexual misconduct from various lawyers here at this firm. If anyone has a right mind, they will simple choose another lawyer. Here is the proof that he has been indecent with children: http://vhypz4xhomgdkqnms7r4wyvstmj53wqr6qyeyg6icvzrxibgdeul7wqd.onion
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08 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Hired Mr. Bugni after a colleague recommended him for post divorce matters that were unexpected. Nearly every correspondence was either not from him or it was horribly out of date by the time he responded which in turn caused my ex wife to get the upper hand in our matter. I was increasingly frustrated and ultimately out of funds to support the situation.
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12 Dec, 2018 by Leif madsen
i was referred to Kerry Richards by a friend who also had a great experience. Kerry Richards is a saint. saved me and my son. i owe to him all the little moments i get to experience as i watch my son grow everyday. we finalized everything almost three years ago and writing this still brings tears to my eyes. there is nothing more important than family, and i wouldnt trust mine with anyone else.
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27 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Both myself and my fiancé had the opportunity to work with Holly on child support orders. I have worked with multiple lawyers over the years and Holly has been the best thus far. Holly is extremely well spoken, responsive, fast and highly efficient.
Holly is an incredible writer and presents your case in the most compelling, data driven way. Further, she is top notch in trial! Holly comes across as clear, firm, and articulate. Holly exceeded my expectations on every front, she is the best you can hire! I highly recommend her to anyone I know looking for a lawyer.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
09 Oct, 2020 by Randy
Holly is an amazing attorney. I hired her after my temporary hearing and she made herself very familiar with my case. I was very stressed and depressed about my case, then the moment I consulted with Holly she gave me a great sense of confidence because she familiarizes herself very well with the case, communicates, listens, and knows the law very well. She seems to ACTUALLY care, and is just an all around ethical, professional, knowledgeable, hard working, tentative, appealing and nice person. I would absolutely suggest Holly!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
03 Mar, 2021 by Ann
I switched to Nikhil from another lawyer and it was a decision that I wished I'd made much earlier in my case. Nikhil's service was professional, courteous, respectful, and efficient. I'm very grateful for his assistance and highly recommend him.
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13 May, 2019 by Robb
Was in a very tuff situation with INS company. Nikhil was able to step in protect me. Without his help I'd be lost. Thank you so much helping me.
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20 Mar, 2023 by Sylvie ward
I was blessed to have had Scott represent me during my L&I claim, while he was at another firm. There are NO words to express how much I miss him.
The L&I system is very broken. Someone like me is not treated well by self-insured employers third party administrators. (it's a long story).
However, when communicating with Scott, he ALWAYS made me feel like I was cared for, that I mattered, and he believed in me. The comfort he gave me throughout the time I was blessed to have been working with him, goes unmatched.
I was someone that felt defeated. I was beyond depressed to the point of not wanting to not be on this earth anymore and truly in a state of confusion/struggle. But, the moment Scott would get on the phone with me, it was clear he cared. I felt it!
Scott was a great listener. And was great at helping me understand what to expect. Which eased my mind.
Feeling as if you are being heard is vital and Scott ALWAYS made me feel that.
I MISS HIM SO MUCH. SOOOO, MUCH! My case has gone downhill since he left. I feel like I have no one truly advocating for me anymore.
Scott if you are reading this.... THANK YOU for the time you gave me. There truly are no words to express my gratitude for how you made me feel. You gave me strength when I felt beyond drained. You gave me hope when I felt the system was just swishing me like a bug. You made me feel HEARD and that is priceless.
Be well and know you are MISSED!
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03 Jan, 2023 by Kissy
Scott Ugelstad is a very competent and hard working attorney. He worked my case, which was complicated and guided me throughout the process until we received the best result possible. I appreciated the transparency, honesty and expertise that he provided to my case.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Xerxes
Scott, Is very professional and cared more about my well being more than anything. Scott’s, demeanor and energy during trial was outstanding, he displayed great knowledge of the case and was extremely intricate when presenting.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
08 May, 2014 by John
I would highly recommend Karen to anyone dealing with a personal injury case. The legal process may be slow and complicated, but Karen's office allowed me to keep living my life with minimal inconvenience as my case progressed. I always felt confident that Karen had my best interest in mind and I was thoroughly pleased with how my case resolved.
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02 May, 2013 by Dorothey
Karen and her staff were not only amazing with the expert legal support, but they were emotionally supportive as well, which is huge when your life feels like it has fallen apart after a serious accident. I'm hoping I don't need her for the same type of legal help in the future, but if I do, she is the first one I would call. I think one of the things that separates Ms. Koehler from many other attorneys is that she truly cares about her clients. She felt more like a friend than an attorney, and I have kept in touch with her for the past three years since my case went to trial. Karen's amazing assistant, Anne, also worked hard to get my medical bills reduced quite dramatically, from $45,000 to less than $30,000. Great lawyer, great team, awesome people!
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16 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
RUN. Literally didn't do anything. We gave her massive amounts of information, didn't answer emails or texts, and elongated my suffering hugely. I was literally helpless and half dead she pretended she was invested and disappeared. She should have her license removed.
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11 Apr, 2023 by Junior brooks
Best attorneys I have ever worked with in my life.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Jimmy harris
Will has been our attorney for several small businesses over about 5 years. He is thorough, knows his stuff, and gets back to you quickly when you have urgent issues. I highly recommend him.
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10 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Jacqueline is domineering, rude, and unfair. Very quickly was turned off by their general demeanor and vibe, Would not recommend.
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11 Apr, 2023 by Junior brooks
Best attorneys I have ever worked with in my life.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Jimmy harris
Will has been our attorney for several small businesses over about 5 years. He is thorough, knows his stuff, and gets back to you quickly when you have urgent issues. I highly recommend him.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
22 Jan, 2017 by Maritoni
Laurie Shiratori is a great lawyer to work with. She is very prompt in responding to all our phone calls, texts and e- mails. She gave us updates on our claims and she was very thorough in her explanations whenever we have questions. She understood that we're already undergoing a lot of physical pains and stresses and she helped a lot by taking care of the medical bills and working with the claim companies, doctors and other legal matters. You know that she genuinely care about you. She followed thru on what she told us, about her qualifications as a lawyer. It's hard for me to trust anyone but she gained my trust. She has a great work ethics and my husband and I would recommend her. We gained a great lawyer and a friend in the process.
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17 Jan, 2017 by Al
Unwavering service. Thorough, organized, professional, as well as caring and empathetic. Laurie was unafraid to challenge the corporate world on our behalf in two separate occasions. On both litigation were settled to my satisfaction.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
22 May, 2010 by Anonymous
Ryan reviewed my contract for me: he was fast, meticulous and thorough. Joy to work with!
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20 Apr, 2010 by Bob
Ryan Carson reviewed an employment contract for my wife and me. He did so promptly, professionally and thoroughly. I was impressed by the balance he struck between a rigorous fine-toothed-comb approach and a global "what does this mean" assessment. He explained technical matters in clear language for our lay ears.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
07 Sep, 2019 by Feb
I had a business matter I needed help with. Janelle was prompt, professional, but also very caring. She exceeded my expectations when it came to communication, empathy, and results. Janelle will be my “go to lawyer “for any legal matters I may have in the future.
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09 Jul, 2019 by Linda
When I hired Ms. Bailey, I wasn't sure what to expect. I never had to work with an attorney before. She got everything resolved quickly and better results than I expected. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a lawyer.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
05 Sep, 2018 by Laura
Edward (Ed) Moore was referred to me by an attorney I had been working with. He thought Ed Moore could and would do a great job for my malpractice case.
After speaking with Ed from across the state on the phone, I had much respect for him due to his professional mannerism; he listened and understood my case, my frustration and my pain.
I then drove to the other side of the state to meet him. (Distance was not an issue working with Ed, he made it easy by email and phone).
Ed was very thorough in understanding my case. Ed asked and heard everything that was important, not only to me but for the case itself. Ed was very clear on his communication, detailed in his tactic. I never had to second guess or ask for clarification, as I had never gone through this type of legal battle before and Ed made it so easy and clear for me.
Ed was a great negotiator and led me by the hand to a great successful outcome.
I would use Ed again in a heart beat and would refer him to anyone in need of a great attorney in the Seattle and surrounding areas.
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29 Aug, 2018 by Rudolph
I engaged Mr. Moore to represent me in connection with a medical device failure litigation matter. He was very knowledgeable about the issues involved and always carefully explained options and risks.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Nichole kyrkos
02 Aug, 2013 by Mike
I have used Doug for numerous life issues from personal injury, business and estate issues. I have also sent Doug other clients who where friends of mine and they too are satisfied with his work and results. I have known Doug for more than 25 years and I never hesitate to pick up the phone and ask him questions even if I have not spoken to him in 3 years. He ask about my family, he ask how is the career going etc. Then we get to business. I enjoy his questions asking process and a good sense of humor along the way. I strongly recommend Doug as attorney who also has become a friend I can trust when trust s the main thing you are asking for in a time of need.
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19 Oct, 2023 by Jean baptiste mendy
26 Nov, 2013 by Tom
Mike is a valuable member of our team. In litigation, his diligent preparation and enthusiastic execution won us an important victory. Over the years, as his team has prepared our ongoing contracts I have confidence that if called on to defend them, Mike will be on firm ground.
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17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
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16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
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16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
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16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
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16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
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16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
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16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
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16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
17 Feb, 2023 by Anil cortez
I'd go with a firm more experienced
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Ron ronron
Not a good experience.
Read more
16 Feb, 2023 by Fifi nono
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