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Steven D. Weier, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, WA with 21 reviews
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14 May, 2024 by Borets
I got into bad 3 car accident. My fault. I stressed out and was recomended to call Alla Momotyuk-Mashkov for help. Alla was very polite and friendly to help me with the free recommendations from their two lawyers that helped me to understand the situation and more about insurance companies. Thanks for taking my calls and helping me to go through this for free. Office is recomended.
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08 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
I'm writing this review at the end of a 3-year auto accident case. Stephen Weier and his team did an incredible job representing me after my injury. They managed expectations about what sort of settlement I could expect and exceeded that. Everyone on the team was committed, compassionate, and competent. They were never anything less than 100% professional and fought doggedly to represent my case during a vulnerable time. They communicated my options and tradeoffs and guided me through a complex process all the way to the very end. I won't hesitate to have them represent me in the future and to recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.
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11 Feb, 2020 by Jewel
Steven made me feel like his law firm works for the people not the insurance company. After being denied, I contacted Steven's law firm, came in and the one thing Steven did, listened. With that Steven stuck with me and walked me through by keeping me informed. I can tell he is experienced because he is confident in the decisions he helps his clients make. Im satisfied with the outcome of my case and the treatment from the entire team. I highly recommended Steven's law firm. Very upfront and informative.
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Lindsay Jean Noel, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Tacoma, WA with 408 reviews
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01 Mar, 2025 by Anonymous
September 12th, 2022 police arrived at my door to tell me they were investigating sexual claims made against me, outlandish as they were I immediately panicked because as everyone knows, once these rise against you, you’re pretty much screwed. I immediately reached out to any attorney and was recommended Vindicate law, I spoke to the receptionist and explained the case and was assigned Carrie Fulton Brown. She accepted my case. The path to freedom was long and arduous. After the arraignment they told me I was facing 60 years in prison. Many continuations later, my anxiety and stress were at an all time high. Me and Carrie never really talked to each other about the case itself except a few times as my case was entirely hearsay, but because of the fact that it was from a minor the case was stacked against me 10 fold. Communication with Carrie was very rough, as most people sitting in the hot seat just want a shred or a glimmer of positivity but Carrie did NOT deliver on that front in the slightest. But that was okay, because she was dedicated to working against the state in a screwed up system. Most of the beginning of my case I knew most people and even Carrie didn’t believe me when I say I didn’t do it. Later on I passed 3 polygraph tests trying to prove I didn’t do it, and only after the 3rd one when I passed it with the actual prosecutor / State did Carrie tell me she strongly believes I didn’t do it. She gave me the best options to follow forward and going to trial with a minors words against mine was bleak, Carrie fought for the best outcome, I served 0 days in jail, no fees or Fines, Didn’t have to sign a sexual registry, all 4 counts were dropped to a Class C Abuse of a child. And 1 year of DOC Probation in which I spent 3 weeks on before the DOC discharged me from probation saying my crime didn’t fit criteria of having probation as I was a zero risk person and this was the only thing I’ve ever gotten on my record. All said and done, I’m glad Carrie pulled through for me and allowed me to stay out of prison and remain with my family and to continue working she’s a tough person to understand and rough around the edges when talking to her but she’s nothing but business which is what you want in an attorney. Thanks Carrie for giving me my life back! 60 years was a long time to be away.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Charles
I am absolutely appalled by the complete lack of professionalism and utter disregard for my situation shown by Carrie Fulton Brown from this Law Group. I entrusted her with my case, believing her promises of dedicated representation, and instead, I received nothing but empty words and an empty bank account. She happily accepted my retainer, and then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. During the 6 months period she was my attorney, before her withdrawal, phone calls went unanswered, meetings/appointments were canceled for no apparent reasons. No investigations were done on my case, she did not interview no witnesses, and the so called ”victim“. Furthermore, Carrie had the audacity to tell me I was borderline harassing her by calling her and her incompetent paralegal Lisa too much. She literally took my money and vanished into thin air. Carrie Fulton Brown is a trash of attorney. I suffered significantly due to her inaction, and I was left feeling completely abandoned and betrayed. I would strongly advise anyone considering hiring her to look elsewhere. Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the immense frustration and disappointment. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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29 Jan, 2025 by David castro
Muy agradecido con su ayuda Marissa fue muy atenta con su trabajo.
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Michael S Altman, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, WA with 20 reviews
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04 Jun, 2024 by Patrick
Mike Altman was referred to me by a family member. This was my first need of an injury attorney, he was there guiding me thru uncharted waters. Mike under promised and over deliver on every stage of the process. I will refer him to anyone.
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22 May, 2024 by Gabby
I got into a car accident and was referred to Mike to handle my case. It was very simple and straightforward with him , he handled everything and communicated often with how the process was going and I was so grateful for the results!
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29 Aug, 2023 by Andrea
This review is years overdue. In short summary, Michael was an amazing lawyer and I would highly recommend him. I was involved in a car accident in 2018 where I had also been injured. I have never been in a car accident before so this was all new territory. Michael had come recommended by the community I lived in so I reached out for a consultation. He was highly professional and detail oriented, making sure to take notes about the accident and look through all my paperwork I had collected up to that point. After the consultation he ended up taking up my case. I feel that he made sure to give me the best deal I could have asked for. Him and his legal team always made sure to call and update me as negotiations continued and explained certain legal jargon in a way that I could easily understand. If I ever end up in this kind of situation again I will be reaching out to him.
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John Anton Sterbick, experienced Bankruptcy, Car Accident attorney in Tacoma, WA with 20 reviews
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27 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
John is caring, and very skilled and his staff is wonderful to work with. They helped ensure that things moved along accordingly, and we were in piles of IRS debt that was incredibly intimidating and scary to work with but they all made it easy and helped us figure out a game plan that was affordable and something we could accomplish. I appreciate all that you do Sterbick and Associates!! Thanks again so much!!
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10 Oct, 2022 by Taylor
I don't have enough room to write the details of how wonderful and whimsical my experience was with John and his associates. John helped me in a time of extreme duress and made the process clear and concise while maintaining a pneumatic and kind affect. Truly a lovely member of our community.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Marti
Did what he would say he was going to do, when he said he was going to do it. Sometimes it's hard to get a call back, but with John, most of the time he answered the phone himself and he always took my calls. I felt like he truly cared about me and I wasn't just a number.
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Heather L Swann, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Tacoma, WA with 20 reviews
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20 Mar, 2023 by Thomas
Heather and her team were amazing. Heather knows how to diffuse difficult situations and keeps the kids and your wallet in mind. Heidi and Taneisha kept me up to date on all the proceedings. I really can't say enough. Heather stepped in quickly and changed the tone of my case. She came highly recommend and I interviewed a few lawyers and I am not disappointed, I fear I would have been with other lawyers. Heather is extremely professional and honest there was a few times she told me the truth that I didn't want to hear but needed. I would not hesitate to reach out to her again if any issues arise.
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20 Oct, 2021 by Rebekah
I hired Heather to represent me when I was in the middle of an emotional and contested separation. My case involved many moving parts, including a spouse in the military, a military deployment and subsequent relocation, a long distance child custody agreement, and my own personal out of state relocation - all happening mid-divorce. My spouse would continue to throw scare tactics my way in an effort to stop divorce proceedings. Heather would quickly remind me to focus on the facts and not worry about all the extra stuff. My favorite quote from Heather was "I will tell you when you need to worry, and now is not the time." I used that phrase as my guiding principle the whole way through the process. Heather is factual, confident, to the point, responsive, and she knows her stuff. I always felt that Heather had my best interest in mind, and appreciated that she would focus on the best path forward while respecting my own personal desires. I highly recommend Heather for any family law issues you may need assistance with. She and her legal team are great! Thank you, Heather!
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19 Mar, 2021 by Carl
Heather is an amazing attorney. I'm military and my daughters mother is also which increases the difficulty of the case in my opinion. I was trying to keep my daughter in Washington where she attends school while my ex-wife was set on returning from overseas and moving out of state with her. The original divorce case was occurred out of state which further complicated things. Heather was able to get everything I was asking which ultimately benefited my daughter the most. I will always recommend Heather as an attorney to anyone I know dealing family law issues.
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Joseph J. Loran, experienced Family Law, Mediation attorney in Tacoma, WA with 20 reviews
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01 Sep, 2023 by David
Joe and staff provided outstanding professional and compassionate help during a very difficult time. All paperwork and filings were explained and submitted without any unexpected difficulties. I highly recommend Joe for probate matters.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Jasmine
Provided short notice representation on a family law case. Is very knowledgeable about the laws, the local court system process and rules and very professional. Ultimately represented my case professionally with tact which concluded with a favorable outcome, due to his knowledgeable expertise.
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16 Dec, 2022 by Rhiannon
Mr. Loran has helped me on several legal matters over the years including divorce/ child custody, guardianship of a young cousin and end of life legal planning. He has been professional, respectful and effective. Through difficult circumstances Joe's calm demeanor and apparent knowledge of the legal system have been exactly what I needed. Many thanks to Joe Loran and his team.
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Nicholas Brady Douglas, experienced Civil Rights, Class Action attorney in Tacoma, WA with 209 reviews
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13 Jan, 2025 by Edward s
Cochran Douglas law firm provided exceptional legal support, demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and clear communication. Highly recommend!
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19 Sep, 2024 by Dvmsuz
I have never been in the situation where I needed a personal injury attorney before. I did not know what to expect and I was extremely anxious about the unknown. I feel so fortunate to have found Cochran Douglas law firm. Loren and Erin treated me with such kindness and did an amazing job on my case. Their communication was excellent throughout the process. Their advice was always appreciated. Their hard work on my behalf paid off resulting in a very fair settlement. I am so thankful I had Cochran Douglas on my side.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Angela armestar
I can’t say enough amazing things in this review. I felt like my personal interests were paramount. Erin (paralegal) really made sure that I was informed at every step and kept me up to date on all the progress in my case. Even when there was no new information Erin sent a quick email saying that they are still waiting on this or that. So I always felt like my case was important to the firm and it mattered. I feel so relieved that I went with this firm and not some other random one I could have found on google. I definitely feel like this firm worked tirelessly for me and absolutely secured as much of a settlement as possible. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you!
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John William Ladenburg, experienced Car Accident, Mediation attorney in Tacoma, WA with 109 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Don hareid
Eric is a great attorney. I had a jobsite accident, that had very challenging legal complications. He worked hard, found all the necessary laws and witnesses. Kept me informed returned calls and Emails quickly. We settled out of court, and he got me my settlement money much sooner than I anticipated. In short if you need a good lawyer, one that will work hard for you and get you what you need.. This is the one....Call him!
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11 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer crawford
After another driver swerved into the side of my son's car, during his work related delivery, we waited for the check that would cover damages and lost wages. I followed up by phone with and sent emails asking for resolution. We'd tried for two months and felt ignored with excuses for all the delay. We turned to Ladenburg Law for help and in a week, Erik was able to get the first $2800 for the car repairs to my son. They subsequently got the $1300 lost wages as well. I felt like I was actually seen as a person, that my concern mattered. I am grateful to have had the support of Ladenburg Law - thank you for your responsiveness and great turnaround - it was a definite win for my son!
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09 Nov, 2024 by Matt sawyer
Mr. Ladenburg helped me with my sons not at fault accident where his car was totaled. I was pleased with how the case was handled. Great communication throughout the process and we ended up with a favorable settlement.
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Rainer Armin Frank, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Tacoma, WA with 398 reviews
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01 Mar, 2025 by Anonymous
September 12th, 2022 police arrived at my door to tell me they were investigating sexual claims made against me, outlandish as they were I immediately panicked because as everyone knows, once these rise against you, you’re pretty much screwed. I immediately reached out to any attorney and was recommended Vindicate law, I spoke to the receptionist and explained the case and was assigned Carrie Fulton Brown. She accepted my case. The path to freedom was long and arduous. After the arraignment they told me I was facing 60 years in prison. Many continuations later, my anxiety and stress were at an all time high. Me and Carrie never really talked to each other about the case itself except a few times as my case was entirely hearsay, but because of the fact that it was from a minor the case was stacked against me 10 fold. Communication with Carrie was very rough, as most people sitting in the hot seat just want a shred or a glimmer of positivity but Carrie did NOT deliver on that front in the slightest. But that was okay, because she was dedicated to working against the state in a screwed up system. Most of the beginning of my case I knew most people and even Carrie didn’t believe me when I say I didn’t do it. Later on I passed 3 polygraph tests trying to prove I didn’t do it, and only after the 3rd one when I passed it with the actual prosecutor / State did Carrie tell me she strongly believes I didn’t do it. She gave me the best options to follow forward and going to trial with a minors words against mine was bleak, Carrie fought for the best outcome, I served 0 days in jail, no fees or Fines, Didn’t have to sign a sexual registry, all 4 counts were dropped to a Class C Abuse of a child. And 1 year of DOC Probation in which I spent 3 weeks on before the DOC discharged me from probation saying my crime didn’t fit criteria of having probation as I was a zero risk person and this was the only thing I’ve ever gotten on my record. All said and done, I’m glad Carrie pulled through for me and allowed me to stay out of prison and remain with my family and to continue working she’s a tough person to understand and rough around the edges when talking to her but she’s nothing but business which is what you want in an attorney. Thanks Carrie for giving me my life back! 60 years was a long time to be away.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Charles
I am absolutely appalled by the complete lack of professionalism and utter disregard for my situation shown by Carrie Fulton Brown from this Law Group. I entrusted her with my case, believing her promises of dedicated representation, and instead, I received nothing but empty words and an empty bank account. She happily accepted my retainer, and then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. During the 6 months period she was my attorney, before her withdrawal, phone calls went unanswered, meetings/appointments were canceled for no apparent reasons. No investigations were done on my case, she did not interview no witnesses, and the so called ”victim“. Furthermore, Carrie had the audacity to tell me I was borderline harassing her by calling her and her incompetent paralegal Lisa too much. She literally took my money and vanished into thin air. Carrie Fulton Brown is a trash of attorney. I suffered significantly due to her inaction, and I was left feeling completely abandoned and betrayed. I would strongly advise anyone considering hiring her to look elsewhere. Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the immense frustration and disappointment. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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29 Jan, 2025 by David castro
Muy agradecido con su ayuda Marissa fue muy atenta con su trabajo.
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John William Ladenburg JR, experienced Discrimination, Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, WA with 106 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Don hareid
Eric is a great attorney. I had a jobsite accident, that had very challenging legal complications. He worked hard, found all the necessary laws and witnesses. Kept me informed returned calls and Emails quickly. We settled out of court, and he got me my settlement money much sooner than I anticipated. In short if you need a good lawyer, one that will work hard for you and get you what you need.. This is the one....Call him!
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11 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer crawford
After another driver swerved into the side of my son's car, during his work related delivery, we waited for the check that would cover damages and lost wages. I followed up by phone with and sent emails asking for resolution. We'd tried for two months and felt ignored with excuses for all the delay. We turned to Ladenburg Law for help and in a week, Erik was able to get the first $2800 for the car repairs to my son. They subsequently got the $1300 lost wages as well. I felt like I was actually seen as a person, that my concern mattered. I am grateful to have had the support of Ladenburg Law - thank you for your responsiveness and great turnaround - it was a definite win for my son!
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09 Nov, 2024 by Matt sawyer
Mr. Ladenburg helped me with my sons not at fault accident where his car was totaled. I was pleased with how the case was handled. Great communication throughout the process and we ended up with a favorable settlement.
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Margaret Jane Quartararo, experienced Family Law attorney in Tacoma, WA with 392 reviews
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01 Mar, 2025 by Anonymous
September 12th, 2022 police arrived at my door to tell me they were investigating sexual claims made against me, outlandish as they were I immediately panicked because as everyone knows, once these rise against you, you’re pretty much screwed. I immediately reached out to any attorney and was recommended Vindicate law, I spoke to the receptionist and explained the case and was assigned Carrie Fulton Brown. She accepted my case. The path to freedom was long and arduous. After the arraignment they told me I was facing 60 years in prison. Many continuations later, my anxiety and stress were at an all time high. Me and Carrie never really talked to each other about the case itself except a few times as my case was entirely hearsay, but because of the fact that it was from a minor the case was stacked against me 10 fold. Communication with Carrie was very rough, as most people sitting in the hot seat just want a shred or a glimmer of positivity but Carrie did NOT deliver on that front in the slightest. But that was okay, because she was dedicated to working against the state in a screwed up system. Most of the beginning of my case I knew most people and even Carrie didn’t believe me when I say I didn’t do it. Later on I passed 3 polygraph tests trying to prove I didn’t do it, and only after the 3rd one when I passed it with the actual prosecutor / State did Carrie tell me she strongly believes I didn’t do it. She gave me the best options to follow forward and going to trial with a minors words against mine was bleak, Carrie fought for the best outcome, I served 0 days in jail, no fees or Fines, Didn’t have to sign a sexual registry, all 4 counts were dropped to a Class C Abuse of a child. And 1 year of DOC Probation in which I spent 3 weeks on before the DOC discharged me from probation saying my crime didn’t fit criteria of having probation as I was a zero risk person and this was the only thing I’ve ever gotten on my record. All said and done, I’m glad Carrie pulled through for me and allowed me to stay out of prison and remain with my family and to continue working she’s a tough person to understand and rough around the edges when talking to her but she’s nothing but business which is what you want in an attorney. Thanks Carrie for giving me my life back! 60 years was a long time to be away.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Charles
I am absolutely appalled by the complete lack of professionalism and utter disregard for my situation shown by Carrie Fulton Brown from this Law Group. I entrusted her with my case, believing her promises of dedicated representation, and instead, I received nothing but empty words and an empty bank account. She happily accepted my retainer, and then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. During the 6 months period she was my attorney, before her withdrawal, phone calls went unanswered, meetings/appointments were canceled for no apparent reasons. No investigations were done on my case, she did not interview no witnesses, and the so called ”victim“. Furthermore, Carrie had the audacity to tell me I was borderline harassing her by calling her and her incompetent paralegal Lisa too much. She literally took my money and vanished into thin air. Carrie Fulton Brown is a trash of attorney. I suffered significantly due to her inaction, and I was left feeling completely abandoned and betrayed. I would strongly advise anyone considering hiring her to look elsewhere. Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the immense frustration and disappointment. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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29 Jan, 2025 by David castro
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Erik F. Ladenburg, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Tacoma, WA with 111 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Don hareid
Eric is a great attorney. I had a jobsite accident, that had very challenging legal complications. He worked hard, found all the necessary laws and witnesses. Kept me informed returned calls and Emails quickly. We settled out of court, and he got me my settlement money much sooner than I anticipated. In short if you need a good lawyer, one that will work hard for you and get you what you need.. This is the one....Call him!
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11 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer crawford
After another driver swerved into the side of my son's car, during his work related delivery, we waited for the check that would cover damages and lost wages. I followed up by phone with and sent emails asking for resolution. We'd tried for two months and felt ignored with excuses for all the delay. We turned to Ladenburg Law for help and in a week, Erik was able to get the first $2800 for the car repairs to my son. They subsequently got the $1300 lost wages as well. I felt like I was actually seen as a person, that my concern mattered. I am grateful to have had the support of Ladenburg Law - thank you for your responsiveness and great turnaround - it was a definite win for my son!
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09 Nov, 2024 by Matt sawyer
Mr. Ladenburg helped me with my sons not at fault accident where his car was totaled. I was pleased with how the case was handled. Great communication throughout the process and we ended up with a favorable settlement.
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Michael McCarthy, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Tacoma, WA with 17 reviews
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13 Jun, 2023 by Dana
This review will not do the experience I had with The Bolan Law Group, specifically attorney Mike McCarthy, justice. Mike and his team took the time to explain every option pertaining to my case, even the tough ones that required accountability on my end. He offered multiple solutions and was thorough in explaining each one, both the pros and the cons. He handled the opposition masterfully and stood steadfast in our position without wavering. He pushed when it was needed and soft pedaled when pushing wasn't the strategy. Mr. McCarthy alleviated all of the amprehenstions I had about "Attorneys" and refuted all of the old adages and negative criticisms that are placed at their feet. Mike offers the "White Glove" experience and went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of and satisfied. His attention to detail, follow up, response time, and follow through is on POINT! I couldn't make a GREATER recommendation to anyone needing legal representation.
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10 Mar, 2021 by S.j. leonard
Bill Beecher provides excellent legal service. His knowledge of the field is profound, he responds promptly to questions, his deep experience allows him to see both the trees and the forest, and, to put it simply, he is on top of the case. One can't ask for more.
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17 Nov, 2020 by Kaylin gord
Bill Beecher made the whole bankruptcy process easy and quick. He walked me thru the process and had no issues. I definitely recommend.
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Daniel Garrett Wilmot, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Tacoma, WA with 12 reviews
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07 Jul, 2020 by Mike
I was referred to Dan by the Bar referral service and immediately felt a connection with him. During the initial consultation, Dan listened to my case and thoughtfully presented guidance and potential approaches to the solution. I was in a situation where I was being taken advantage of by my business partners and retained Dan to negotiate a dissolution of the partnership. Since our initial engagement the situation with the state of the business changed and we had to adapt to changing circumstances. Dan has gotten me out of and also prevented me from getting into multiple sticky situations and provided expert counsel along the way. Dan is a masterful negotiator and brilliant legal strategist. I'm glad I had him in my corner. Today my business and, more importantly, myself are back to a good state and I can safely say that I would not be here today without Dan. Would recommend Dan in the highest regard without question!
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31 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
I have a neighbor who built a structure in the property easement. Daniel helped and advised me of my options as well as consequences in this complicated settlement. I am very satisfied with the way my settlement was handled and the outcome.
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10 Jul, 2019 by Cynthia
Daniel Wilmont in an emergency legal situation did a excellent job. I was in the middle of a business dispute with a partner, Dan removed all the obstacles and in the end I was able to move on. Thank you Daniel Cynthia
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James Barry Feldman, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Tacoma, WA with 10 reviews
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21 Mar, 2019 by Januari
I used Mr. Feldman twice for traffic tickets and never disappoint me. First time Feb 2018 for speeding and he just dismissed my red lights ticket today at court. Mr. Feldman is the best on his field, straight forward and charge reasonable fee for his expertise. I would recommend Mr. Feldman to anyone who needs help in these type of cases.
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10 May, 2016 by Shawn
I was facing a DUI charge that would cost me my job. I was completely terrified and full of anxiety about the future. After only a few minutes of speaking with Mr Feldman, he had put my mind at ease. He handled my case with professionalism and answered all my questions promptly, going above and beyond to reach a better then expected outcome. If you ever find yourself in legal trouble, I highly suggest you contact James Feldman.
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19 Dec, 2015 by Don
Jim was very professional to work with. He was efficient and worked through my issues quickly. He was easy to work with. He is a nice man and I enjoyed meeting him. Thanks Jim for all of your help.
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Dorothy Ann Bartholomew, experienced Bankruptcy attorney in Tacoma, WA with 132 reviews
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07 Jan, 2025 by Sarah altman
A Top-Tier Advocate with Heart and Expertise Working with Jada Wood was an extraordinary experience during a challenging time in my life. Jada’s approach was the perfect blend of tender compassion and powerful advocacy. From our very first meeting, it was clear she genuinely cares about her clients. Unlike other attorneys, Jada offered a generous consultation, demonstrating her commitment to understanding my situation thoroughly before anything else. Her informative and direct communication style made complex legal matters understandable, while her kindness provided the emotional support I needed. Jada’s dedication extends beyond billable hours—she consistently gave her time and attention without nickel-and-diming me, which is a rarity in this field. What truly sets Jada apart is a strong, reliable support system that felt like having both a legal powerhouse and a trusted friend by my side. Choosing Jada after interviewing other attorneys was the best decision I made. She exemplifies what a true attorney should be—caring, dedicated, and incredibly effective. If you need an attorney who will fight for you while also understanding and supporting you, Jada Wood is the one.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Anitra cook
Divorce is never easy, Jada held my hand through the entire process, she listened intently, kept me informed, explained every aspect, and made sure I was absolutely content with my decisions. Jada's commitment and professionalism made me feel secure. She went above and beyond to meet my needs. Absolutely satisfied with the outcome. Hope to never need legal services again, but if so, I will definitely call Jada first!
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09 Oct, 2024 by Ruby joe
Amanda was amazing during such a difficult time in my life. She made sure I knew exactly what was going on and I felt completely supported. I highly recommend!
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Kelsey E Ault, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Tacoma, WA with 72 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Brandon gibson
After my attorney dropped the ball on several occasions I had no choice but to find another attorney. A case that definitely needed a seasoned criminal defense attorney. I contacted Beckwith Law, after my conversation with Cristine she agreed to take my case even though it was already months into the process. She immediately grabbed the ball and ran with it. I followed every suggestion she made. I was patient as I knew she was working for me, she kept me updated to all aspects of the case. I trusted her and her decisions for the way things were being handled, I was never left in the dark. She was able to get my charges reduced, an excellent outcome considering what could of been. I was willing to do the work that she suggested and she definitely went the extra mile. Hopefully I will never need a criminal defense attorney again but if I do Beckwith Law will be my first and only choice.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Christy newhouse
Beckwith Law assisted me in getting a no-contact order modified. It had been over year since the initial no-contact order was issued. Cristine's due diligence and explaining to me why being patient was best before the motion was filed. In my eyes it had been over a year since I was able to have communication with my life partner however, in the courts eyes it had only been four months. She understood that he did everything he needed to do and was able present a good argument to the judge to have the no-contact order lifted four months after his sentencing hearing. If you want an attorney who understands the judicial system and listen to their suggestions on how they handle a case Beckwith Law is an excellent choice.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Mark lester martinez
ATTY. JAY KROHN was one of a kind driven lawyer! I want to give thanks to him and Beckwith law group for their exceptional legal services in resolving my recent court case. His expertise, clear communication, and meticulous preparation stood out throughout the process. Thanks to his commitment and professionalism, we achieved a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations. I'm deeply grateful for Atty Krohn assistance and wholeheartedly endorse him to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation. His dedication and expertise make him an exceptional advocate, and I will continue to refer friends and family to them without hesitation.
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Heather Rogers Straub, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in Tacoma, WA with 42 reviews
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22 Jul, 2024 by Yura vasquez
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Mark Compton Wagner, experienced Personal Injury, Workers Compensation attorney in Tacoma, WA with 7 reviews
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13 Mar, 2016 by Russell
Attorney Mark Wagner did an excellent job representing me in my injury claim. He is thorough, dedicated and excellent in his field. Through tenacity and uncompromising ethics he got me the best and fairest settlement I could hope for. I would recommend him to anyone facing an injury claim.
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10 Apr, 2015 by Kathy
Thank you, thank you Mark. Mark is awesome. If you want an honest caring lawyer Mark is the person. He took on my L & I case for my OJI back injury that was closed and won the battle. It was through a self insured co which made the task even harder. I will be receiving a pension now. Thanks Mark
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02 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I previously had an extremely unprofessional attorney up until last year. He got me cut off my time loss and I was seriously neglected. So I started to search the depths of the all mighty and powerful internet to find a good attorney. I came accross this site and read all about Mark. I had a sit down with him and instantly felt welcomed. He didn't look down at me nor looked at me like a paycheck. Within a month he had got my case back in order and got me my back time loss as well. I would recommend him anytime and to anyone. This is a great lawyer and a great firm to work with.
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Sean P. Wickens, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Tacoma, WA with 7 reviews
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28 Jan, 2022 by Mark
sean handled my case received great settlement very skilled great lawyer
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25 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
After being injured by a automobile accident, I tried to navigate the maze of insurance claims myself. It was very frustrating. A year after the accident I retained Sean to sort through everything. Within six months my claim was settled and I received monetary compensation from both my insurer and the driver's, which I had not expected. Sean and his staff were professional, prompt, compassionate and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend working with Sean if you have a personal injury claim.
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24 Jul, 2012 by John
Sean Wickens is an honorable, honest and trustworthy Attorney. I was referred to him by another attorney. He immediately understood what I needed and expected of him as my attorney, kept me informed of progress in the case. Mr Wickens' word is his bond, something you do not see much of anymore. Thanks Sean for a job well done!
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Eric S Chavez, experienced Insurance, Medical Malpractice attorney in Tacoma, WA with 91 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Jolyn jacobs
Mr Gustad, was very personal. He made sure that I understood exactly what would happen when we went to court. He was professional and we won my case. Thank you Mr Gustad.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Rahmanullah rahmani
Thanks to Najib and his whole team, they are very experienced and well experienced. I had a big problem, but when I contacted them, they solved the problem very quickly👏👏👏👏
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07 Aug, 2024 by Sukhmander brar
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Ashton K Dennis, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Tacoma, WA with 5 reviews
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11 Dec, 2014 by Shelley
Ashton Dennis was amazing. He handled my case with extraordinary confidence, integrity and compassion. Thank you so much Ashton I could not have done this without you and your fantastic team.
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26 Aug, 2014 by Walker
Ashton responds promptly to phone calls and provides legal advice in plain speak. I always feel he has my best interest at heart which is something I have never associate with an attorney before meeting him. I highly recommend Ashton as a legal advocate with a proven track record and a heart of gold.
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31 Dec, 2012 by Kevin
I was engaged in a civil matter that required timely response and knowledge of an intricate business structure. Mr. Dennis was VERY prompt in receiving, reading, and comprehending the massive amounts of documentation that I had sent over. In addition to his responsiveness, he was very intelligent and respectful for what the situation called for to resolve the matter. I would recommend Mr. Dennis if you are looking for a trust worthy attorney who truly has the best interests of his client in mind.
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Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Tacoma, WA with 145 reviews
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25 Jan, 2025 by Dori vanderlaan
Give us incorrect information told my husband he could get up to a 1/3 good time if he took the deal but it was only 10% good time which is a big difference And we asked to make sure he could see our girls when he was in and never told us that regardless of whether that’s put in the J and S DOC gets to do whatever they want and so now he has not got to see our girls at all… Should’ve went with a public defender
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28 Oct, 2024 by Austa
Wonderful people. I called to ask a few questions about a DWLS, and the lady I spoke to was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I made my partner save the phone number in case she decides to continue her bad driving streak. They will have our money if we need them. - edit, I think her name was Heather. Thank you!!
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03 Oct, 2024 by T d
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Wendy Ellen Zicht, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Tacoma, WA with 3 reviews
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14 Jun, 2021 by Ann
I would recommend hiring Wendy Zicht without reservation. She is thorough, detail-oriented, easy to communicate with, extremely knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with. I went through a complicated divorce and will be forever grateful to have had both a highly competent lawyer and an emotionally supportive one.
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14 Jan, 2021 by Mark
After my wife filed for divorce, I had no idea what to expect. Wendy was recommended to me by a friend, and I could not have been happier with the service provided. From the outset, Wendy put my mind at ease and walked me through the process at each and every step. When comparing the documents prepared by Wendy to the documents prepared by the opposing attorney, I could tell that Wendy was a true professional. The extra time that Wendy put into these documents, as well as the time she spent reviewing with me showed that she cared for the outcome, and had the best interest of myself and my daughters at heart. The outcome from the divorce was way better than I expected, and I have Wendy to thank for that. I would not hesitate in recommending Wendy to anyone who is going through the painful process of divorce.
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26 Mar, 2020 by Alex
Divorces are stressful, emotional, a financial burden and there are legal aspects that just don’t make sense or seem fair. I tried representing myself only to find opposing attorney trying to take advantage of me, that is when I turned to the law office of Wendy Zicht. Wendy started off just advising me until I found a need to have her on my side fulltime. Wendy helped me navigate the legal aspects and got me back on track when my emotions took over. I can not say enough about her knowledge of the laws, her ability to empathize and all-around professionalism. I had a choice of many attorneys to guide me through my divorce, I know I made the right choice in hiring Wendy.
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Beverly Y. Allen, experienced Family Law attorney in Tacoma, WA with 463 reviews
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22 Jan, 2025 by Leah galusha
Scott is one of a kind! Very easy to work with, made the whole process simple and efficient. Goes above and beyond. He represented my interests and was able to get my ticket dismissed with no impact to my driving record. Reasonably priced too! highly recommend.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Denice brieger
Mr. Moriarty was true to his word. He got me ticket deferred and there will be nothing on my record. If you're in a difficult ticket situation I highly recommend him to you. Couldn't have been happier to hear the awesome news!
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11 Jan, 2025 by Tierney goaslind
He had my speeding ticket dismissed and I basically didn’t have to do anything besides pay him the amount I was already about to pay toward the ticket. He accepts Venmo which made the payment process even more convenient! He also communicated really well through both phone and email.
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Kevin Michael Boyle, experienced Business, Child Support attorney in Tacoma, WA with 2 reviews
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19 Sep, 2017 by Darcie
I am a property manager and was involved in a dispute that had been ongoing for two years. Kevin took over the case for another attorney and helped us resolve it. He was so informative and prepared that I felt confident and relief working with him. He is an amazing attorney that I highly recommend!
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13 Mar, 2017 by Jessica
Kevin and his associate Roxanne were very thorough with my divorce case. They were very detailed on the process and expectations of my part in the divorce and subsequent trial. Having clear expectations, and a process moving forward with my divorce was a great relief for additional stress. Kevin helped me realize what would be a good expectation for the divorce outcome in division of property and debt. He fought for what was fair and for my bottom line regarding the final outcome of the divorce. I would hire Kevin and his associate Roxanne again for any attorney needs.
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Jessica Ritzmann, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Tacoma, WA with 143 reviews
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25 Jan, 2025 by Dori vanderlaan
Give us incorrect information told my husband he could get up to a 1/3 good time if he took the deal but it was only 10% good time which is a big difference And we asked to make sure he could see our girls when he was in and never told us that regardless of whether that’s put in the J and S DOC gets to do whatever they want and so now he has not got to see our girls at all… Should’ve went with a public defender
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28 Oct, 2024 by Austa
Wonderful people. I called to ask a few questions about a DWLS, and the lady I spoke to was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I made my partner save the phone number in case she decides to continue her bad driving streak. They will have our money if we need them. - edit, I think her name was Heather. Thank you!!
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03 Oct, 2024 by T d
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Christopher G Torrone, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Tacoma, WA with 119 reviews
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25 Jan, 2025 by Dori vanderlaan
Give us incorrect information told my husband he could get up to a 1/3 good time if he took the deal but it was only 10% good time which is a big difference And we asked to make sure he could see our girls when he was in and never told us that regardless of whether that’s put in the J and S DOC gets to do whatever they want and so now he has not got to see our girls at all… Should’ve went with a public defender
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28 Oct, 2024 by Austa
Wonderful people. I called to ask a few questions about a DWLS, and the lady I spoke to was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I made my partner save the phone number in case she decides to continue her bad driving streak. They will have our money if we need them. - edit, I think her name was Heather. Thank you!!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Jeffrey aldan
I couldn’t be more pleased with the way Michael Clark and his incredible team handled my case. From start to finish, he made the process smooth and stress-free, allowing me to place full trust in his expertise. He was meticulous in detailing every step of the procedure, ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable with the direction we were taking. His commitment to my well-being extended beyond the legal aspects—he helped me find the right answers to my physical concerns and guided me toward appropriate medical treatment for my injuries. His promptness in returning my calls and addressing any questions I had was truly reassuring. I’m extremely satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a dedicated, kind hearted and knowledgeable attorney.
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Ephraim William Benjamin, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Tacoma, WA with 1 reviews
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22 Jan, 2025 by Bryan v
Best attorney in the Lakewood Tacoma area, this man has decades of experience. Super straight forward and gets the job done. He helped me get off of a super bad situation I was in. Thank you Ephraim for all your help. Definitely recommend him.
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Jedediah J Strong, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, WA with 366 reviews
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09 Dec, 2024 by Anthony washington
I am happy with the way that strong law handled all aspects of the incident I went through thank you
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29 Nov, 2024 by Jerod hughes
They were top notch customer service and kept an open line of communication with real human beings. Pretty good experience all things considered.
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