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20 Aug, 2024 by Terissa ply
29 Jun, 2024 by Sabrina little
I discovered that you don't always need an attorney for legal advice. I hired Lesli, a Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), and she was extremely helpful, making the entire process stress-free. She answered all of my questions and was prompt with communication. Thanks to her, everything went smoothly, and both parties reached an agreement. I truly appreciate Lesli's dedication and highly recommend her services.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Ashley schimpf
I would highly recommend Leslie and Scott to anyone! Leslie really helped ease my mind and was very informative and responded quickly throughout the whole process.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
I am pleased with the service and outcome of my case, which was handle by Attorney Drew Dalton and his team. His attention to detail and ability to keep things on track is commendable. I appreciate his input and the professionalism of his office staff. I am grateful to have him and his team handle my case. I would love to recommend him to anyone ! Thank you!
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06 Aug, 2024 by Justin man
"Show me the money!" 🤪
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30 Jun, 2024 by Ryan robinson
Drew is great to work with! Highly recommended.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Justin man
"Show me the money!" 🤪
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30 Jun, 2024 by Ryan robinson
Drew is great to work with! Highly recommended.
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23 Mar, 2024 by Tony may
05 Jul, 2021 by John
For over 3 years I was embroiled in a complicated litigation as the Defendant. I met with Robert Hahn for a consultation. The first thing I noticed was the bold copy of the U.S. Constitution on the wall, as a honorably discharged Veteran it made me think Robert was the right Lawyer for me. After he reviewed my case, I was impressed right away with the fact that Robert was able to explain bankruptcy in a way that I could understand, based on my particular case. At one point Robert's attention to detail caught a payment issue that I had overlooked.
Robert's staff was always attentive, courteous, and responsive. When I made the decision to fight the case Robert & Kathy made sure all the items needed were in place in case things went bad. Even going through the stress of litigation It was re-assuring to have The Law Office of Robert C. Hahn III working with me.
Thank you Robert & Staff.
Sincere regards,
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16 Jan, 2021 by Blake
During this difficult time in our financial life! ! Rob Hahn and staff were able to solve our financial troubles. I had hired two previous lawyers in my my lifetime. He by far was the most educated in the laws. He always called me back on time. This is a rare quality in a lawyer. Thank you Rob
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15 Jan, 2021 by Bryan
Mr. Hahn and his staff especially Kathy were wonderful to work with. They treated me with respect, dignity, and actually cared about the outcome. You are not just another number or dollar sign to them.
Thank You Hahn Team
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22 Jul, 2021 by Steven
My wife and I had a very pleasurable experience with Steven Wee, and his associate Christy Risley, while working with the Legacy Law Group. Steven assisted us with our Estate Planning, and covered all the bases to ensure our properties and assets were protected and distributed to our children within our desires upon our deaths. We recommend anyone searching for the proper ways to deal with the legalities of the WA State system to contact, and contract Steven's Services through the Legacy Lay Group.
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24 Sep, 2020 by Deborah
Wow! What a team! Steven and Christy helped me with an unusual and emotionally wrenching situation after the death of my brother. This involved a potential messy intestate probate, a trust, and property, where I wanted a paid consult to get my bearings. In extremely short order, they were able to make the situation clear and simple, found an elegant solution to my most pressing problem, and I was able to proceed forward toward a quick resolution. I appreciated their flexibility in working with me in the way that I needed. Extremely knowledgeable, and kind. Highly recommend!
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29 Jul, 2020 by Kathy
I am a widow and needed to change my power of attorney. With Steve’s expert guidance it was an easy transaction and I left his office feeling very satisfied! I recommend him highly. Nice office, great parking, easy to get to. His fee was very reasonable.
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30 Aug, 2019 by Vg
I hired Danielle based off of a recommendation and am sure glad I did! She is personable, knowledgeable and knew what she was doing. My ex’s attorney tried every shady trick in the book and Danielle knocked it out of the park. I am so grateful she was on my team! And don’t let her young face fool you, she is deceptively fierce in the best way possible!
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08 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Danielle came personally recommended to me and she was excellent! I have worked with several attorneys before (unfortunately) and Danielle was truly a step above the rest! I have already recommended her to others and will continue to do so based on my experience with her.
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02 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
We hired Danielle to handle our adoption and we could not be more happy with our choice. She was attentive, understanding and compassionate and made the adoption process easy. My spouse and I heard horror stories of adoptions gone wrong and were concerned heading into the process. Danielle explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and made the process smooth. Danielle helped us complete our family and we are so thankful for our experience with her as our lawyer!
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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13 Jul, 2023 by Sharrie
Katie was a great help with my legal matter. She was promt, quick, and listened to my issue and solved it very expidiantly.
I would highly recommend her.
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15 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Katie is an excellent lawyer, Her knowledge of traffic court is impressive she was able to help me reverse a ticket I paid for! Katie is a great listener she quickly responds to emails and retuning phone calls to answer questions. Very professional! I will be asking Katie for help in the future.
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28 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Excellent staff excellent lawyer excellent location. Easy to find and great parking
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19 Dec, 2021 by Terry
I slipped and fell on ice at a business that didn't take precautions for their patrons safety on the sidewalks or parking lot. I was hurt quite badly. I was treated rudely by the manager and made to feel like it was my fault I fell and was humiliated! My sister convinced me to call an attorney for advise because of my injuries. I looked up attorneys and made a call. I told him what happened and he said that Lloyd Herman is the attorney I need to get in contact with. I called him and right away he took action. The very next day he went out to the place I fell and took pictures of where I fell. He could prove that the grounds had ice and snow build up and was not safe for the people walking on it. He had me see the doctors I need to see for my injuries and at times drove me to my appointments. He was absolutely wonderful. Lloyd Herman and his staff treat you like family and honestly care about what you are going through. I wouldn't recommend anyone else for a lawyer and a good person, smart, knows exactly what to do and does it. If you need to make a call it only takes one! Lloyd Herman. ONE CALL THATS ALL! So glad I did! By the way he won the case for us!
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28 Oct, 2020 by J p
My case seemed to be impossible with having been turned down by 6 other law firms since the auto accident and the deadline to file an insurance claim only days away. The first attorneys told me “we don’t see this case as being reasonable”, and the others asked, “why did you wait so long”, all of which were incredibly frustrating. I had been to numerous Doctor Appointments and referred to a variety of Specialists. There were countless Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapy appointments. I was prescribed an array of medications and had a regiment of at home exercises, ice pack and heating pad treatments with nothing helping the pain I was in. I really felt hopeless about my case and my physical injuries ever improving. My fiancé, seeing my discouragement, called Lloyd Herman and Associates. Lloyd didn’t hesitate to take on the incredibly challenging case I had ahead of me and really treated me like family. He was able to get me to the right Medical Professionals to get a real diagnosis of my injuries and he and his Legal Assistant were there for me every step of the way. My case was resolved with the very best possible outcome and I could not be happier. If you are truly looking for the “one call, that’s all”, Lloyd Herman and Associates is it!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Terissa ply
29 Jun, 2024 by Sabrina little
I discovered that you don't always need an attorney for legal advice. I hired Lesli, a Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), and she was extremely helpful, making the entire process stress-free. She answered all of my questions and was prompt with communication. Thanks to her, everything went smoothly, and both parties reached an agreement. I truly appreciate Lesli's dedication and highly recommend her services.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Ashley schimpf
I would highly recommend Leslie and Scott to anyone! Leslie really helped ease my mind and was very informative and responded quickly throughout the whole process.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Terissa ply
29 Jun, 2024 by Sabrina little
I discovered that you don't always need an attorney for legal advice. I hired Lesli, a Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), and she was extremely helpful, making the entire process stress-free. She answered all of my questions and was prompt with communication. Thanks to her, everything went smoothly, and both parties reached an agreement. I truly appreciate Lesli's dedication and highly recommend her services.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Ashley schimpf
I would highly recommend Leslie and Scott to anyone! Leslie really helped ease my mind and was very informative and responded quickly throughout the whole process.
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01 Jan, 2017 by Stephen
Rob helped my family in our estate administration. There were a lot of family members and Rob made the process flow very smoothly. Rob was very responsive and helped us close our estate in a timely manner. Rob did a great job.
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06 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Rob represented me when a negligent driver ran a red light. I did not see it coming and there was nothing I could do to avoid the collision. The collision happened while I was on the job. Since the case happened while I was on the job we had to deal with the insurance company for workman’s comp and the insurance company who represented the negligent driver.
The process was very complicated and I was totally confused and frustrated after trying to deal with both insurance companies. It was clear that they were not there to help me. I hired the firm of Crary, Clark Domanico & Chuang and I was amazed how quickly they took control of my case, stood up to the insurance companies and got my case resolved. I trusted their advice and we were able to take all the available insurance coverage from the negligent driver and get me back to work. I was extremely satisfied with the representation I received and would highly recommend their firm for your personal injury claim.
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18 Feb, 2015 by Susan
I was walking in a neighborhood below my house when I was attacked by two German Shepard dogs. One bite me hard on my leg and broke the skin. I was dazed and in pain and called my husband who immediately came to pick me up. I called Animal Control and gave the officer all the required information. A few days later, I contacted Attorney, Rob Crary. He came highly recommended through mutual friends and associates. I was advised to seek legal action because these dogs attacked unprovoked and were loose.
My initial conversation with Attorney, Rob Crary and Tami, his assistant was very through and professional. I was informed in a timely manner and kept up to date as to the status of my case throughout the entire legal process. I found Rob Crary to be a very skilled, knowledgeable and effective attorney.
My claim was resolved to my satisfaction.
I appreciated Rob Crary's legal expertise and would highly recommend him.
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10 Mar, 2021 by Evah
There are no words that can adequately express my sincerest gratitude for Mr. Albrecht and his wonderful staff! When all hope seemed to be lost, he went above and beyond the duties of an attorney. Actions speak louder than words and Mr. Albrecht's actions sent a clear message that my case was as personal to him as it was to me. I can't thank you and your kind, considerate, and courteous staff, specifically Melanie, for how you treated me during a time that has been life changing for myself and my children. The crime that was committed against me has forever changed me and reshaped the future for my family. Because you expressed your belief in me and the validity of the horrific situation I had endured, it gave me the strength to continue fighting even when it seemed hopeless. Again, I can't thank you enough for your service and for believing me! Thank you!
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08 Dec, 2019 by Aaron
Compassionate and professional! Matt and his team are customer service centered and went the extra mile for our case. Highly recommended. The firm worked under pressure and under a tight deadline to keep my son recieving the care he needed to save his life.
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02 Oct, 2019 by Forrest
I contacted the Albrecht Law with an enquiry regarding a recent auto accident in which I was involved. Navigating the insurance company relative to personal injury, general damages etc. can be a challenge especially considering that the insurance adjusters are working very hard to decrease THEIR costs. Matt generously offered me his time and expertise and seemed genuinely interested that I establish a clear path to a proper, fair settlement. He was organized, professional and caring - all valued & desirable attributes of a good attorney. His insights and advice were immensely helpful to me and I appreciated it enough to author this review.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Joey
Thanks Lee! I appreciate you times a million! Really helped me get through it and im very grateful and satisfied with the work you put into my case! A man of his word. Would absolutely recommend him!
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23 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
My husband and I had an excellent experience using Lee Peterson and his staff. Lee and staff were very professional and always willing to answers any questions or concerns we had. Our settlement was beyond our wildest dreams! We highly recommend Lee and Erin.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Jenna
He is a man of his word. Took care of my case even though it was a bit of a weird one. Thank you.
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22 Jun, 2022 by Carmon deerheim
19 Jun, 2022 by Kim do
Cynthia L Deleon is excellent & very affordable too. Highly recommended Cynthia L Deleon.
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30 Dec, 2019 by Marilyn demier-colson
On time, efficient & professional!
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
02 Aug, 2018 by Ben
Greg spent 15/20 minutes on phone with me as a pre-consultation. We agreed to meet and further discuss my legal options. After an examination of my verbal facts and documentation Greg decided to draft a letter to the buyers stating Idaho Law and previous case. The letter was very professionally documented, emailed and mailed.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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02 Apr, 2021 by Cole
The mother of my child came after my family and I hard. She made accusations against my family, my friends and myself, claiming whatever she could to get full custody of our son and have a ton of restrictions put on me. I must have called at least a dozen lawyers, many of whom were either not accepting new clients or were charging insane retainer fees. I had my consultation with Kiley shortly after contacting her firm. She was extremely professional and seemed more knowledgeable than most people I'd talked to. Since hiring Kiley, she has helped me get an order of protection against me denied, a very favorable family plan ruling and is currently helping me deal with a child support issue as DCS has the wrong information about my income. I would absolutely recommend Kiley Anderson to anyone who's in need of a family law attorney. She prepared an eloquently written and factually accurate argument. She pointed out every little inconsistency in the other parties claims, and there were a lot of them. She completely outclassed the opposing attorney and by the time she had finished talking to the judge I was simply ecstatic that I'd chosen to hire her.
Her paralegal Liz is extremely responsive and friendly. During an emergency incident on a weekend, she took my call and worked me through what the situation was and what steps I should take next. I'm very thankful to both Kiley and Liz for taking my case and protecting my family and I. Even with all of the stress I've been dealing with lately, I can recognize that these are true professionals who are going above and beyond to help my family and I. I really couldn't be happier with their service or more thankful for their understanding and compassion. These are the kinds of people you want handling your legal needs!
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10 Sep, 2020 by Jesse
I was treated with respect and she was very patient with my many questions. My circumstances made the situation very difficult but she never wavered when advocating and fighting for me. I am grateful to have been represented by her and she proved countless times my faith in her ability.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
10 Dec, 2018 by Ben
I come from a family of attorneys but I have to say that Wes is exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable and has done work for our firm on various occasions. We have been extremely pleased with our results working with Wes.
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03 Dec, 2019 by James
I have used Andrew's services over the past few years for dealing with my business, contracts, lease negotiations, insurance advice and a variety of other services. Andrew is very responsive, articulate, and knowledgeable. I really enjoy working with Andrew and he is my go to attorney and the professional I refer to my fellow small business owners.
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25 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
He is super reasonable,responsible , professionalism , One of the best lawyer I ever had . I definitely recommend him
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25 Jun, 2019 by Sharon
With two short meetings I have confidence that the Will and Trust created is what I needed. Andrew understood what my intentions were and quickly got a preliminary and final draft done and back up me without lots of conversation. I learned a lot about the rules and tax laws affecting my decisions. Very helpful.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
30 Aug, 2017 by Chris
Been very helpful in getting my medical expenses (from the car accident) taken care of
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
27 Jan, 2012 by Kevin
Kent did a great job on my case. I am 100% happy with how Kent handled my trial. I am confident that I could not have gotten better representation anywhere else. I was well informed throughout the litigation.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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06 Dec, 2022 by Vicki
I can’t thank Marla enough for the amazing and excellent work she put into my case. Marla is everything you need when looking for an attorney. She was responsive, graceful, and detail oriented but aggressive in court with the opposing side. With her hard work and approach it resulted in a favorable outcome. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent family law attorney. Thank you Marla!
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
01 Nov, 2018 by Josh
I cold called Loriann looking for help locating a lawyer that could help me with real estate. She took the time to help refer me to trusted colleagues!
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20 Oct, 2015 by Jim
Loriann assisted me with a filing in the US District Court for Eastern Washington. Our business was required to file a motion in the US District Court in order to change the payee for retribution payments owed to us. We could not file ourselves because the court requires attorney representation for all business filings. I am from out of state and had no contacts in the state of Washington that could recommend an attorney. I found Loriann Miller on AVVO and spoke with her by phone to explain our situation. She was extremely pleasant and understood our need immediately. We agreed to a retainer amount and she got to work. Our motion was filed and approved before the scheduled court date. She was a joy to work with and I would recommend her to anyone needing business law representation. Not only is she good, her cost for the value of work performed was excellent.
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16 Feb, 2015 by Carolyn
Loriann is a great communicator who listened to my needs, took the necessary steps to research various complex legal issues, and delivered an exceptional product. I would highly recommend her, especially after seeing the comparable work of her peers.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Jacqueline p
I worked with Emily for several years and she always took such good care of me. She is a rare combination of brains and heart.
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13 Sep, 2018 by Robert
If you're reading this, you are looking for a attorney. Such an endeavor is very stressful and you're likely in an extremely emotional state of mind. First, let me point out that even though lawyers take a oath, most are very crooked and just out for money. Once the money runs dry, their services do too. You are in need of someone that is honest and has your best interest at heart, willing to see things through to the end, not just throw in the towel when things get complicated. You are in need of someone that is knowledgeable, understanding, and dedicated. I can tell you that Emily Brooks meets these things, and they are very, very hard to find in today's society. I hired Emily in 2015 with a real estate issue where the other side had millions of dollars to spend on attorneys and corruption, and I have an extremely limited income. I had first used Northwest Justice Project (NWJ), but when they found out how complicated the case was due to the unethical conduct of the other side, they suggested I hire an attorney with more resources that can devote more time and energy to the case. Emily was fresh out of school and just opened her own office. Even considering how inexperienced she was, she regularly went up against attorneys with 30+ years of experience and had an impressive track record. As a matter of fact, she had to deal with over 4 of them all having over 30+ years experience in real estate law for our case alone! The other side kept filing frivolous motions, appeals, and any other delaying tactics throughout the entire 4-year battle (starting with NWJ), despite strong verbiage from judges on how fruitless such actions would be. Emily fought tirelessly and stayed focused on our case, always saying this was about justice and making things right. Because of our income, we only could afford to have Emily write us some letters initially, but when she saw the injustice, she fought the entire case at trial with minimal further financing from us. A lot of the work was also done by her paralegal, Jonathan, who also was despised at the unethical behavior of the other side, and took a considerable amount of time out of his own personal life to help fight this case. In the end, Emily won our case! Actually, she won on three separate occasions on three different angles the other side kept trying to pursue before the other side took things to an appeals court. Unfortunately, we did not retain Emily for the appeals case because we were not sure what to expect, but our appeals attorney (who also had 30+ years of experience) was able to keep the case from trial purely because of the excellent documentation and work Emily had done. Let me also point out that the appeals attorney didn't seem nearly as efficient or knowledgeable as Emily. We are so thankful for Emily for all she did for us and highly recommend her to anyone needing an attorney.
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23 May, 2018 by Michael
My wife and I rented a house in Ellensburg WA. for a year. Prior to leaving we made sure the house was spotless and looked better then when we arrived. After moving we found out the landlord, who was use to renting to college kids, tried to keep our deposit stating the house was not properly cleaned and had reported damage that we did not do. We really didn't care about the money so much but hated the idea of this person taking advantage of people who couldn't do anything about it. After a quick call to Gonzaga University's law department, I was referred to Emily Brooks from Brooks Plumb Law Firm. Within no time, and after sending off a well crafted letter to the landlord, she got us a 100% refund and compensation to pay legal fees. We were out nothing and the landlord learned an important lesson. Emily showed why she is in the profession she is in. We highly recommend her and very much thank her for the support she provided to our family.
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04 Aug, 2017 by Rebecca
Terrific and knowledgeable and am very glad that I contacted Gary Penar's office and had the chance to work with Eric. I highly recommend their office.
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04 Apr, 2016 by Liz
I contacted Gary Penar's office and had the pleasure of working with Eric. He was able to help me finally be approved for Social Security disability - something I had been trying to do for 3 1/2 years. Eric is very professional and knows what he is doing. He is also very pleasant, easy to talk to, explains everything and is VERY supportive.
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07 Jul, 2012 by Rene'
I went to Tim Durkop when my ex-husband, an airline captain, filed a Ch 13 bankruptcy to avoid his court ordered debt obligations and a contempt charge. Tim took on a very complicated case that lasted over two years with more than 150 filings. The other side needed three attorney's to handle the case, and yet Tim's superior knowledge of the law came through in every instance, and in the end we won hands down.
Tim is the exact opposite of what one hears about lawyers. He is respectful and kind, yet has a keen intellect that allows him to cleverly strategize a case and back it legally. He has an uncanny knowledge of the law and almost photographic memory. If you are lucky enough to get him on your team, you are in great hands....I can't recommend him enough.
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18 Jan, 2012 by Mike seyler
I like to provide reviews of attorneys that my company has business with and has found to be outstanding. This guy is no Joke skilled. We serve papers for thousands of attorneys all over the world..and only a very few has impressed me enough to provide reviews....
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30 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
I went through a difficult time and Shawn was there all the way throughout it giving great advice helping looking up laws and actually cares and goes out of his way for his clients professional man at the top of it is Shawn Carr for ya
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06 Aug, 2016 by Hewr
My previous firm claimed me for 14000, which was a fraud. But Mr Goode with his knowledge and his great communication . Helped me out and solved the problem. Now not only I don't owe IRS money, they owe me . He is friendly, helpfull, knowledgeable, empathetic, trustworthy, and more admirable qualities. If you have any issues with Tax, bank, and real eastate issues go to home he is your guy.
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30 Aug, 2013 by Pat
Mark was amazing he settled our case quickly and efficiently. He is very knowledgeable would definitely reccomend him!
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15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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23 Jul, 2020 by Janelle scott
15 Jun, 2024 by Kent doll
They are the best divorce lawyers in town. They are compassionate and do excellent work for their clients.
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