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Michael Early McFarland Jr, experienced Litigation, Mediation attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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05 Nov, 2012 by Todd startzel
I strongly recommend Mic to any client needing skilled and effective litigation counsel. I have been both co-defense counsel and opposing counsel with Mic. I much prefer the former position, knowing that Mic will provide strong representation for his client, that will eventually benefit my client. Mic understands how to present a consise and targeted case, a very valuable litigation skill.
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Zachary Michael Stettler, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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25 Apr, 2017 by Lindsay
Zach did a great job helping me with my case. He was patient, optimistic, and honesty. I would definitely hire him again!
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Thor R. Tangvald II, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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23 Feb, 2023 by Richard
Thor was fantastic he did everything he said he was going to do. He handled it professionally and I have no complaints if I ever needed him again I would never hesitate to call that law office.
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Taylor Barrett Schaefer, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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12 Jan, 2023 by Erin
Fantastic attorney and his paralegal is also amazing. I got exactly the outcome I wanted and the entire office was incredibly responsive no matter how insignificant or silly my question and worries were. Highly professional and responsive office.
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Stephanie Elizabeth Marie Vick, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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12 Jan, 2022 by Casie
Very detailed in working through my family law case. Explained over important information and answered all my questions in the processes of my case. Giving me breakdowns to what I needed to do and bring forward. Always responding in a timely manner and navigating the challenges of my case. Great presentation of what I wanted and my concerns. I would highly recommend!
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Michelle Patricia Myers, experienced Real Estate attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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09 Nov, 2017 by Robert and michele
Ms. Myers was referred to us by a family friend who employed her services for their family law needs. Unfortunately, by the time we contacted Ms. Myers, she was transitioning her area of focus and was unable to take our case. However, she took the time, at no charge, to answer our questions and help us better understand our needs. Ms. Myers is knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about helping others. I endorse this lawyer.
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Mark Douglas Kamitomo, experienced Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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11 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Mark was very helpful in suggesting several options for us. He was very eager to help and available for any future help. I will highly recommend Mark to anyone living in the
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Kyle D. Nelson, experienced Intellectual Property, Litigation attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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26 Apr, 2016 by Sahil
Kyle was helpful and very informative. I was able to follow along and through the legal process fighting a copyright infringement case. For every act I was provided a reasoning and that is just what I expect.
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Daniel M. Wadkins, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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04 Apr, 2014 by Michael
I rely on Dan's advice and counsel for various business and IP law matters confronting our company. Dan's advice is consistently prompt, concise and on point. Highly recommended.
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Casey Morgan Bruner, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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01 Dec, 2019 by Brandin
My wife and I have consulted with Casey on numerous occasions. Both my wife and I are in helping professions that deal will HIPPA as well as state mandates. Every time we have sought consultation from Casey Bruner he has been honest and open with us on appropriate action to pursue or not pursue (regardless of his financial gain). Casey has show integrity, character, and careful consideration each and every time we have sought consultation. If at any point my wife and I do have to seek legal representation, Casey Bruner will be our first call!
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Carl Joseph Oreskovich, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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09 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
My wife and I used Carl for our daughter who was in tragic car accident after being referred to him from an attorney that is a family friend. He was very caring and was able help to put our daughter at ease threw the whole situation. He did a fantastic job with the case and in helping our family, he was easy to talk with and very informative through the process. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND Carl Oreskovich as a defense attorney
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Brian T. Rekofke, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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24 May, 2010 by Bill
I have worked with Brian Rekofke for the better part of 20 years. I've always found him to approach every case intelligently and efficiently. Brian is always available on short notice to discuss my concerns and to develop strategies intended to lead to the most positive outcome possible for each case.
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Timothy Nault, experienced Government attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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08 Apr, 2016 by Jessica
Mr. Nault displayed excellent skill in arguing my case far exceeding my expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend him. I had a difficult appeal that I did not feel confident could be won, but Mr. Nault was successful in defending my case and convincing the Judge to reverse the trial court's finding.
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Corey Joseph Quinn, experienced Real Estate attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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15 Dec, 2015 by Vickie
Corey Quinn is a very conscientious and focused attorney. From the start he was quickly able to grasp the situation from our perspective. He then made adjustments to the previously filed lien in order to secure our position more readily. He stayed on top of each detail, he prepared a settlement letter to the other party, that cleared things up, preparing the way for mediation. He make sure that we had time for resolution, and gently lead the way with conviction and assurance. We did not get all of what we would have liked to have, but he made a way to get an acceptable solution done. I felt he was very conscious of our need to not lose any more dollars, and was very conservative with his use of time, never forgetting to check in on progress, and follow up with advice. He was pleasant and kind to all parties, and made sure it didn't blow out of control into litigation due to tempers and upset. However, if it needed to go there, he assured me that we had no problem with proceeding. He had done his job securing our interest. I have had many attorney's over the years and Corey Quinn, stands alone as the most excellent, and detailed. He was specific when required, never lied, never fudged. He was always straight forward, sharing the risks and not making promises, that couldn't be kept. I would advise any business or person to fully trust his judgment. He does his home-work carefully, and strategizes without a problem, promoting the opportunity to change gears as required. He was not afraid to stop and confer with someone else, when needed, therefore, he did not come off as a know it all. Not a lawyer to be underestimated. He seems content to help you come up with a resolution you can live with, and he watches your money. I would never hesitate to trust his judgment, and I am grateful he took my case, he is an asset to his firm as he makes them look very professional. I highly recommend him, and anyone he would recommend gets a first look from me.
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Tyler Scott Waite, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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24 May, 2016 by Mike
During a contractual disagreement between myself and the government Tyler and his firm was able to bring common sense negotiation and agreement to a situation that would have destroyed my company. He was very informative to the action he was wanting to take and always asked for my approval in any action he took. They have always explained to me what they think the best outcome and worst outcome could be and they never sugar coat anything. Always upfront and honest.
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Richard Duncan Campbell, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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25 May, 2016 by Thomas lariviere
Richard Campbell has represented our company for several years and has always provided excellent service and advice no matter the size of our issue. Rich has always been available for our emergency and last minute requests and proves to be extremely proactive with guidance on our general business matters. We view Rich with the highest level of respect and will always recommend his services.
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Christen Michael Fairborn, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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30 Dec, 2011 by Patricia
Chris did several projects for me at Micosoft. He was always easy to reach and very responsive. The final work he did was outstanding and I would highly recommend him.
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John H. Loeffler, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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19 Sep, 2019 by Kris
John worked very hard on my case, and was always honest about the sentencing expectations. In the end he delivered the best possible outcome i could have hoped for with the charges i was facing.
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Evan C Schneider, experienced Car Accident, Estate Planning attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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30 Jun, 2015 by Amy parola
was Evan my volunteer attorney for landlord tenant disagreement he helped me to get what I wanted. He's smart, fair and helped me to understand what my rights were. Enjoyed his energy and effective way. I will use him again.
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Darren Michael Digiacinto, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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24 Jun, 2011 by Jim
Darren recently represented my daughter in a bankruptcy as a creditor. He came on board at the last minute, and with his knowlwdge and expediency was able to get my daughter the protection she needed. He then went forward and by his diligent efforts was able to not only protect the monies owed her, but established a claim and payment configuation that will ultimately ensure she will recieve all of the monies owed her. I was involved in the process throughout as my daughter lives in a different city. Darren fits in the category of one the most trustworthy people that I know. During this process he kept my daughter and myself informed almost to a fault. He anticipates questions and can usually answer them without additional file review or legal research. If additional review was required for any reason, Darren would be back with his answer and opinion very quickly. I could write on and on, but the most important items are: 1. Darren is extremely knowledgable in the areas of law he practices, and has a good knowledge of other areas as well. 2. He treats his clients with respect and dignity by quickly responding to questions and concerns. 3. His ability to explain legal issues in an understandable way to non-legal individuals is amazing. 4. Darren is very personable and you will find him easy to talk with. 5. He is really concerned about the issues you have hired him to help you with. Bottom line - If you need an attorney in an area Darren practices, hire him, you will not be disapointed
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Casey L Lund, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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23 Sep, 2010 by Jj
Casey Lund was very effective in helping me file a lmechaics ien on a project that I had finished and was not being paid on. In the end I was pleased with the negotiated settlement and glad to be done worrying whether or not I would ever get paid.
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F. Dayle Andersen JR, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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10 Aug, 2012 by Karen ann
In 2008 I first meet Dayle after a Slip & Fall accident that occurred at the apartment complex I was living in that resulted in a closed head trauma and other injuries. From the beginning till the end, Dayle and his staff saw that I was taking care of physically, emtionally & then with a very nice monetary out of court settlement in the end. Dayle also was able to have a judgement put against them in the settlement agreement. At times I wanted to just quit, but Dayle and Anita would continuously reassure me to "hang in there" and it would pay off in the end, and it did! Then in 2011 I was rearended which again caused whiplash, other injuries and $6000 dollars worth of damage to my car. After my first great experience with Dayle I knew exactly who to call. Again Dayle went in full force, got my car fixed and all medical paid for and again a very nice settlement for me! I hope that I would not need Dayle's services again anytime soon in the future, but if you do he's diffidently the ATTORNEY I would call!
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Benjamin Henry Rascoff, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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05 Sep, 2017 by Jeff
Mr. Rascoff, knew the facts that he represented me on better than the plaintiffs attorney. It was evident that he understood the details needed to show the jury what would allow them to side in my favor
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Kailey Moran, experienced Criminal Defense, Immigration attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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21 Apr, 2016 by Roland winfrey
Went to trial with Kailey,she defended me with great challenge, and fight,great laser,will pull out all the stops,and go in with all she's got,she defends you to the upmost and will fight tooth and nail to get you the best out come,I recommend her to every one,real trial experience, and knows what she's doing,won't hang you out to dry,she's in your corner and on your side,all the way,
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Molly Marie Winston, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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29 Jul, 2018 by Mark
Molly was extremely effective resolving a dispute originating when our contractor walked away from our addition/remodel job that was only 80% complete. She effectively drafted a termination agreement that resulted in the return of the deposit which the contractor was not returning. I highly recommend Molly for any dispute requiring a firm and organized hand. Excellent communication skills!
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Tyler James Black, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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26 Oct, 2017 by Dominic adams
I have recently worked with Tyler, and it was a pleasure dealing with him. He was fast to respond, thorough and complete in his emails, and overall very very easy to work with. I would recommend Tyler to friends, and family members.
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John B Nelson, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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02 Oct, 2013 by Fred
Absolutely first rate! John is clear, comprehensive, knowledgeable, diligent, responsive, and kind. I thought he was magnificent and will call him the very moment I have legal needs.
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Liberty Christina Johnson, experienced Family Law attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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22 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Liberty Johnson's professionalism and attitude shine brightly in the Seattle metro's murky sea of family law and divorce attorneys. I hired Liberty to help me with a medium complexity prenup and this is what I experienced: on time, patient but nudging when I needed to move faster, kind and authentic as a human, offering advice when I needed to hear it, humble and honest, i.e. sensitive to my fiancé’s attorney’s costs. Liberty understood our requirements for this agreement and flexed her work style to match our needs. She is amazing!
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John Spalding, experienced Bankruptcy, Immigration attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Tana
John Spalding is a highly competent and diligent bankruptcy attorney. He handled our case with the utmost professionalism and care. He got us every exemption we were entitled to and explained the process every step of the way. His fee was extremely fair and we are very pleased with our outcome.
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Gabrielle Christine Roth, experienced Child Custody, Domestic Violence attorney in Spokane, WA with 1 reviews
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18 Oct, 2024 by Nori
There is no divorce that is quick and easy, but Gabrielle guided me through this difficult process to make it as smooth as possible. She responded to my questions quickly, leaving me with the secured feeling that I was in capable and efficient hands. While I greatly trust in her legal prowess, she was also kind and compassionate with me. I would recommend her highly.
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