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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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29 Apr, 2024 by Ann
My husband and I have consulted with Jim Krueger on our estate planning for more than 30 years. He has always been thorough and answers questions expertly and clearly. My husband adds that Jim is the picture of quiet efficiency.
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15 Oct, 2021 by Charles
My wife and I have had the good fortune to have used Mr. Kreuger for estate legal advice and estate planning for 20+ years. He has been always good at explaining the issues and willing to spend time answering our questions. We have been most satisfied with his services. I would hardily recommend him.
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31 May, 2017 by Gary
I have practiced law in Pierce County for over 30 years. I worked as an associate attorney for James Krueger for a number of years and have hired him several times over the years to represent me on some personal business and real estate matters. Based upon my experiences in dealing with business and real estate attorneys in Pierce County for over 30 years, I have found James Krueger to be the smartest one of the bunch. Mr. Krueger's no nonsense style produced great results for me at a reasonable price.
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31 Jan, 2019 by Matthew
John Wilson and Molly of Rush Hanulla; were realistic, professional, but also very personal to work with. They were realistic and honest about what could happen, and then they put in the work to make it happen better than expected.
I would hire them again, and have already recommended them to others.
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26 Jan, 2019 by Trudy
From beginning to end, John, Molly and Erin did a great job. Our difficult case was handled with the utmost care and consideration. We were informed of status regularly and our questions were answered in a timely manner. We have and will recommend them to anyone. Truly a pleasure under the difficult circumstances.
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30 Nov, 2018 by Scott
I was referred to John's firm by a relative who works in the legal field for a somewhat complex personal injury case against the government and had the great fortune of developing a relationship with John after having interviewed with a couple of other attorneys. He was patient and caring and always receptive to our input and feedback. He worked very hard to make sure my wife and I were fully informed regarding all aspects of the law and the multiple procedures and actions this case would require. He worked closely with us to achieve a very favorable outcome and never pressured us to make a decision or accept an offer to settle, it was always very clearly up to us how to proceed and we always felt well informed. John is very personable and friendly, it was obvious that he genuinely cares about his clients beyond the matters of the case and not only advocated for my rights and fair compensation, he also made sure that I was receiving appropriate and complete medical care and treatment.
I have proudly referred John to friends and family and have since asked him to represent me in a moderate vehicle accident claim as well.
I am glad to have been John's client and my wife and I are happy we selected him to be our attorney.
Highest regards, sincerest gratitude.
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11 Oct, 2013 by Steve
Our firm has used Terry for several years on a variety of land use issues. Terry has always produced great results, very thorough and detail oriented. Always responsive and has given great advice over the years.
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11 Oct, 2013 by Brian
I have used Terry's services for over 20 years. He has helped me through Commercial Real Estate purchase contracts as well as the leases for these properties. Being from this area, he is in touch with the local Real Estate market place and his clients' needs. If you want sound advice and all of the I's dotted and the T's crossed, this is your guy.
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08 Jul, 2013 by Carl
Carl Wade - Caliber Company, Inc.
Mr. Brink is an outstanding real estate attorney. His years of experience enable him to provide thorough and knowledgeable legal advice. I have hired Mr. Brink for several land developing issues and would highly recommend Mr. Brink to anyone.
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17 Sep, 2022 by Amy
I was facing some real serious charges & she took what I had n did the rest pro bono Thank God because my stuff went on for over a year. I went from having no hope to actually having a release date 15yrs BEFORE what I thought I was getting. I was young & dumb but she made sure I could still be someone as long as I was willing to do the work. I'm so GRATEFUL for this woman (.)
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23 May, 2016 by Brandon
I Had the Pleasure of using Mrs. Jardine as a mediator to create a parenting plan. She was very helpful, creative,and realistic in what will and will not work. she was by far one of the more knowledgeable attorneys i had come across in my travels . also a genuinely good person . I could only assume she is equally effective and most all areas of the law that she handles . Do your self a favor and at least meet with her .... I highly doubt you will regret it ..
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09 Jul, 2015 by Stan
Extremely grateful to have hired her. She is aggressive and sharp. She has represented me in several traffic cases over the years with great success and she represented my daughter as a minor in a criminal case and was able to bring it to a deferment. She is one of the good ones!
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10 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
We had Russel help my company with a couple different legal issues and questions we needed help addressing. He was great and now we feel confident that we have a trusted, local law firm we can go to for help with our future needs.
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09 Nov, 2015 by Bill
I hired Russell in the Fall of 2013 to represent me in a multi million dollar securities fraud lawsuit. The lawsuit came to an end in the Fall of 2015 after a three week trial by jury in which we prevailed on all counts.
I cannot say enough good things about Russell Knight! He is very through and organized. He took well over 5000 pages of documents and testimony, wove it into a story that the jury could understand and lead them day by day to the final outcome. Russell is as steady as they come. Do not let his boyish face and soft demeanor fool you. I guarantee that he will not let anyone take advantage of him or the situation.
Most importantly, the jury really liked Russell. After the verdict, both sides sat down with a couple of the jurors to get their feedback. They stated that Russell had presented a full, concise, believable story, which they appreciated.
If you have a large case, which this was, and need an attorney that will spend whatever time is necessary and keep you informed every step of the way, you cannot do better than Russell Knight.
Obviously, I highly recommend Russell and the entire Smith Alling firm!
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28 Apr, 2015 by Cassandra
We had a great experience working with Russell. After a bad experience dealing with a company left us out a great deal of money and unsure what to do, Russell guided us the right direction, kept us informed throughout the process and ultimately lead us to a successful outcome in a timely manner.
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12 Feb, 2019 by Ehsan
I talked with David about an hour ago.
He is an honest, professional and dedicated lawyer. He took a good history of my problem, talked with me and gave me his final opinion with no hesitation, while I had paid a lot to another lawyer without any solution for my problem.
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21 Jan, 2015 by Greg
David Corbett represented us in an appeal in the Washington State Court of Appeals, where he worked on our behalf to reverse a large default judgment. Even though the ultimate result was a split decision, we were both impressed by David and the high quality of his work. Because we are residents of Toronto, Canada, we never met David in person, but he was always available by phone or email on short notice, and consistently responsive to our concerns. He was also very good at explaining what was going on in the case as it progressed. We strongly recommend him to anyone who needs counsel for a civil appeal in Washington.
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16 Jan, 2015 by Scott
I am writing this review from the perspective of a client who has a case which has yet to be resolved. Therefore, my review of Mr. Corbett's work on my behalf is not influenced by a favorable or unfavorable outcome.
Integrity and brilliance best describe David Corbett.
He has the unique ability to know what the response will be from his opponent, prior to formulating an argument. This allows Mr. Corbett the ability to know if his argument will be strong or weak.
Mr. Corbett researches the applicable laws and previous rulings on similar cases so thoroughly that he is able to clearly articulate how the law applies to the case at hand. Not all judges and lawyers will research the applicable laws thoroughly. For this reason, Mr. Corbett is able to articulate effectively on behalf of his clients.
He has constantly kept me informed about his research, and his work on my behalf.
I have seen how his work developed because he shared his thoughts with me as he worked on my case.
He has restored my faith in the law, and in justice, regardless of the outcome of my particular case. If there is justice in the modern court system, he will find it.
On the subject of integrity, I have actually seen him with a stop watch in his hand so that he is only billing a client for time that is used on their behalf. I have never known any attorney to be so conscientious. I consider the work Mr. Corbett has done on my behalf to be one of the best investments I have ever made.
I trust him completely, and I highly recommend him.
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09 Jul, 2018 by Desyree
David id an amazing lawyer, he truly makes you feel at ease. He's in the process of doing my bankruptcy and wo also be doing my divorce. It's nice to have someone who explains things and takes the time to listen. He's truly a people's lawyer and understands that everyone goes through hard times.
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21 May, 2017 by Jennifer bahrke
Filing bankruptcy can be a stressful and humiliating time. My husband and I never dreamed we would ever even have to contemplate such a thing, but there we were, facing the harsh reality of a chapter 7. You see, my husband and I have always worked multiple jobs, prided ourselves on being hard workers! I'm an RN and he's an Aircraft Mechanic. But due to circumstances out of our control we found ourselves at David Smiths Law Office, to discuss bankruptcy. Talk about feeling at an all time low. David Smith was amazing! He and his staff walked us through our options. They were kind, non judgmental, knowledgeable, professional, and when he held my hand and told me it was all going to be ok, well I went home, and I just cried. I'm telling you my husband and I will never go to anyone else, because Mr Smiths integrity is such that if he can't help us, we know he will lead us in the right direction, of someone that will! I have already recommended Mr Smith to several of my colleagues because he knows his stuff, he won't feed you pipe dreams, and is the real deal! Finding people today with his integrity, well it's just hard to find. we just want to say thank you David Smith to you and all your amazing supportive staff! Giving you all five stars is not eanough, we give you all ten! You saved us and we just can't thank you all eanough!
Jen and Steve
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19 Feb, 2017 by Lisa larson
I contacted David C Smith on Saturday 18th and mr smith responded back to me quickly we spoke and met. Mr Smith was very direct and was very helpful and polite. by the time i left his office a huge burden was lifted off my shoulders. i want to thank you for taking the time to explain to me the things that i didnt understand .not rushing to get through the session.thank you so very much Mr David C Smith...I will most definatly refer you to others...Lisa
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03 Jun, 2017 by Karen
Mr. Durkin is an excellent attorney. He cares about your concerns and his client He always answers and explains things you don't understand. He takes you case and you feel confident in his decisions and helps you, the client, to have a satisfied mind. John knows the law and if he has a concern he seeks answers. He stands firm with his decisions with his client being of his best interest. He always keeps you informed. John is the attorney you want sitting across from you to resolve your law issues. I highly recommend him .
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13 May, 2015 by Sekou
Mr. Durkin and his associates have been kind and very professional in the handling of my case. Not a stone has been left unturned in getting details that can help my case. Their efforts to keep me abreast of my case has shown that I am a priority and person that they care about.
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06 Apr, 2015 by Linda
One thing I like about John is that I don't remember him ever putting me off, he was always up front with me, and always there to answer my questions.
He's not just my lawyer, he's a good friend.
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30 Apr, 2016 by Brandon
I was completely under water and I hadn't filed my taxes for a couple years. They helped me with all of it even though they didn't have to. Cost was what I would call fair
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27 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I had spoke with a few other attorney's before coming to Dallas
He and his staff were more than happy to answer all of my, possibly too many, questions and helped me sort out my financials. My taxes were a wreck and they were able to help with that as well
I would certainly recommend him
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04 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
It has been just one year after our bankruptcy and our credit
scores are back over 700...barely.........which is amazing!!
Dallas said this is how it would happen! We always paid our bills on
time but the writing was on the wall with this economy. He filed `-got rid of our debt..kept our cars and house and reasonable lifestyle.
Too many people wait to file after they fail......if you see the writing on
the wall do it now and file with Dallas. AT that point he can protect your assets. He covers all bases very well. He really knows bankruptcy law!!
You will need to be on top of your paperwork and assignments. He does not hold your hand.
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13 Nov, 2019 by Marjorie
Mr. Carlo immediately left me feeling comfortable and secure in my decision during the consult. During the hearings, he was clean and precise with the truth of my cases where it was necessary to demonstrate my recovery, desire to meet the court's terms and accomplished dismissing cases with reasonable sanctions. I respect him for his style, composure and assertiveness throughout the process. Bottom line, he is a very good attorney and he is well liked and respected by the court system. Definitely would both retain him again if needed and absolutely refer him for friends and family. IMPRESSED!
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15 Apr, 2019 by Jean
Mr. Carlo handled my case professionally and timely. The outcome of the case was exactly how he predicted. He was willing to speak with me about my case at any time and was very helpful in navigating the criminal justice system.
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15 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Attorney Carlo consulted with me on a pressing legal matter and explained my options to me in terms I could more easily understand. I was happy to have him in my corner.
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11 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
James was very knowledgeable and was able to get us chapter 7 BK instead of 11. He has also been easy to get in touch with and continues answer any questions I've had since filing in 2009. He is the best!
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12 Mar, 2017 by Terry
Mr. Dart is an excellent bankruptcy lawyer. Mr. Dart is very knowledgeable and a complete professional and it was a privilege to have him as my lawyer. I would recommend the law firm of Shoemaker Dart to anyone wishing to seek relief from financial distress.
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17 Oct, 2016 by Bill
James helped us through bankruptcy. Obviously that was not a great time for us, just about everything that could go wrong did with the development and construction of our home.
He helped us through our financial nightmare. The wife of
a co-worker, a local Olympia attorney, had highly recommended him and to this day I'm so glad I checked with her. He gracefully guided us through what could have been a very uncomfortable and daunting process. From the very beginning we knew we were in good
hands. He listened attentively and clearly explained every step of
the process, but most importantly, each time we communicated I knew
He would follow through. I could go on and on, ...I was truly amazed. Hecexemplifies the best of your profession ...and I don't pass out
compliments lightly.
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16 Aug, 2019 by Eliza
Lara Herrmann & her entire team absolutely rock! This is the first time I’ve ever hired an attorney and, under the advice of my chiropractor, I’m so glad I did! Lara is not only a top notch attorney but she’s also honest, caring, personable & compassionate. The entire team possesses a rare balance of both heart & intelligence. I cannot stress enough to use these guys...they are simply that good!
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10 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
I was attempting to manage my own case, and realized I was out of my depth. When Lara took over, the weight of the world was lifted from my shoulders, and I was able to focus on healing from the accident. She has both great intelligence and great compassion. I recommend her whole-heartedly.
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04 Jun, 2012 by Katrina alston
Lara Herrmann is top notch and has earned my highest recommendation. She handled my case with such ease, and I was able to get the medical care that I needed. She can be very hands on, or in my case, I preferred to do everything over the phone and electronically. They were amazing, so on top of it and not once did I have to follow up with them to check on where they were at in the process. She will relieve you from many, many headaches and provide the advice you are seeking. I have already referred them two cases, and I plan to continue to send close friends and family their way.
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30 Oct, 2013 by Tiffany
Mr. Dickinson handled my divorce, parenting plan and relocation. He was very knowledgeable and gave my case a lot of his time and attention. He has been practicing law for 30 years and it shows in his ability to give quality legal advice and in his professional courtroom demeanor. I was very pleased with the way my case was handled, I would recommend him to anyone.
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18 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend this law firm. I hired them for a traffic infraction and was very pleased with the attorney's attention to my particulars. I was represented in a competent and professional manner.
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11 Nov, 2009 by Anonymous
Clay is extremely intelligent, highly professional and one of the most aggressive attorneys I've ever seen. He is not arrogant or overly confident and he is very honest with his clients regarding their cases and their likely outcomes. He's quick on his feet in the courtroom and demonstrates amazing skills in argument. I would highly recomend this attorney to anyone looking for a strong player on their side.
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11 Jan, 2023 by Theresa
We hired Shane to help us with a divorce case for a father with one child. Shane is very professional and attentive. I’m so impressed with Shane and his ability to listen and put the pieces together.
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14 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
TLDR: HIRE SHANE.
Shane Cridlebaugh is A-MAZING! First off, I called around to many different lawyers and Shane stood out because he instantly told me that I was paying my spouse BAH (military housing allowance/spousal support) when I didn’t have to since we had a prenuptial agreement. No other lawyers had pointed this out. Even the military lawyers had not noticed this. He was the first one to notice during the free consultation. He was right! I took my agreement to my chain of command and military lawyers and they confirmed that I didn’t have to pay based on the prenuptial agreement. Every other lawyer I called around to told me I would have to continue paying my spouse BAH until the divorce was final. Shane was also the only lawyer that was ready to start making moves. During our phone consultation he was already telling me the next steps that he would take. He’s an aggressive lawyer which is what you want. I sincerely felt like he was fighting for me. Shane moves quick. The other side would take days or weeks to respond whereas Shane would always respond promptly. You will want that because you want the divorce to finish quickly! I didn’t have to communicate with the other side at all which was one of my requests. Shane is very honest about money. When the other party agreed to a settlement, Shane was upfront and informed me that he had not used all of the initial retainer fee and would pay the other party from the remaining retainer fee I had already paid. Shane could have easily charged me extra and claimed he had already worked the equivalent of the entire retainer fee. Shane was always available by email even on holidays and weekends. In fact, my final papers were prepared and signed on New Year’s Eve because he was working! It’s a long review because Shane deserves it. He seriously made my divorce so easy. You won’t be disappointed when you hire him.
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30 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Shane to handle my divorce. Unfortunately, I discovered Florida was taking jurisdiction of the divorce about a month after I hired him, so I was no longer able to use a WA attorney. Despite this, Shane was willing to help me look over the new documents I was served to better explain the verbiage in layman’s terms for my understanding, even though he made it very clear he couldn’t advise me on anything or provide services. When I was working with him in the beginning, he always took my calls, made time to see me and got things to me in a timely manner. He also refunded me the majority of my retainer fee since state laws didn’t allow him to work on my case. Most recently, he happily answered WA law questions that I called him with over the phone at no cost. I would highly recommend him! You can tell he is honest and genuine, not about screwing people out of money.
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07 Jun, 2024 by Crystal
Talbot refused to take my case when Ben was under him. Ben saw my case and called me 3 days later and he took my case and won. I was a scared 21 year old and he made me feel okay with the whole process. He told me from day 1 that the insurance had 3 years before court and it would take them almost 3 years to agree to settle. He was honest and compassionate. I would hire him again if I ever needed his help.
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02 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
My philosophy is: If I need the services of an attorney, I need the best. If I don't need the best, I have decided that I don't need an attorney.
I have had excellent representation all of my adult life. Others have retires and this guy is hands down the very best of the best.
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25 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I had a consultation with Ben and it was one of the best time of life. Even though he is highly respected and very rich he is still very down to earth. Ben is a very good listener and lawyer. Without hesitation I would recommend him to everyone because he can see things that other lawyers can't even think of. You need these type of people in your life and of course in your legal battle.
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06 May, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. MacDonald is not your typical attorney. He is extremely competent, caring and knowledgeable about the law. He will go above and beyond to get all that is needed for your sucessful legal case.His depth of knowledge of the law is remarkable. He is committed to finding the best evidence, and research the best information for your case, He is dedicated to each individual clients he serves.
If you are looking for an attonrey how has years of experience in litigation in many areas ,I would highly recommend that you inquire into his practice.
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08 Aug, 2011 by Maitha
I have known Hunter for many years and am happy that I have someone like him to refer to in cases that are legal in nature.
He fixed a contract issue that I thought was impossible with no problems at all. He knows how to interpret the law and told me exactly what to expect--not sugar coated. I didn't expect for the situation to be handled so effortlessly, but his expertise and ability to negotiate has definitely proved that he is an excellent lawyer.
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17 Aug, 2010 by Mike
Hunter was professional and helpful from the start. Seven other lawyers stated that my case was too complicated and thank goodness Hunter took my case and I received the maximum compensation from both insurance companies involved with my 2003 auto accident. Hunter has common sense and as Thomas Paine stated, "Common sense isn't common".
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09 Jun, 2023 by Jessica c.
I am an active duty service member and currently deployed overseas. I have never had any legal representation and didn’t know where to start. After many searches on Google to find a trustworthy attorney, I found this GEM! HELLAND LAW GROUP! Andrew Helland and Jeanne Pierce have been extremely helpful, compassionate, diligent and very hands on with my case from beginning to end. I felt, for the first time, that I actually had someone on my side. They did so much in such a short notice. I’m very grateful to HELLAND LAW GROUP!
I will definitely recommend them.
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16 Feb, 2021 by P. t.
Andrew Helland has been the calm in the middle of one of the worst storms in my life. Not only was Mr. Helland able to skillfully navigate the difficult waters of an unjust accusation, his calm and empathetic support allowed me to de-stress knowing I would be well represented. I would recommend Andrew Helland to anyone looking for excellent legal representation without reservation.
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03 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for Andrew Helland and the team that worked on my divorce at Helland Law Group. This law firm definitely lives up to their motto, "Compassionate Advocates." I would recommend them without hesitation. I could not have asked for better representation during one of the most difficult times in my life. I feel like the cost of my divorce was reasonable and I did not feel nickle and dimed. They came through for me 100% of the time.
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31 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
Jennifer worked on my immigration case; my husband whom is a US citizen and I were really pleased by the service she provided us. She helped us gather all the information we need in a very organized way. She reviewed over and over all the papers before filing the applications. She tracked everything and kept us updated in a timely manner. She responded promptly to all our questions and concerns. She was following on the case till the end and without her efforts I wouldn't know how and what to prepare for the immigration paperwork process. I'm extremely glad and satisfied that she made this work successfully. I recommend working with Jennifer; she is an excellent lawyer.
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28 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
Jennifer was a great attorney who worked on our case. She was very thorough and timely with getting documents and getting them filed. She was great, and the outcome was better than imagined.
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04 Dec, 2013 by Jose
When I was detained I contracted the attorney Jennifer Potter so that she would help me stop my deportation for the fear that I had to return to Mexico. I told everything about my case to Esquire Potter and with her experience and knowledge about these types of cases, she presented my case before Immigration in such a way that I was moved to tears, something difficult to do for a man like me. She took the time necessary to understand my case, my life, my family, and all of the complicated factors in my case. I really appreciate and value the personalized attention and great dedication that she demonstrated in fighting my case. I highly recommend her. (Translation of Spanish below)
Cuando estuve detenido contrate a la abogada Jennifer Potter para que me ayude a detener mi proceso de deportación por mi temor a retornar a Mexico. Le conté todo sobre mi caso a la Dra. Potter y ella con la experiencia y dominio en estos temas presento ante migración mi caso de tal forma que me robo unas lárimas que como hombre que soy no es cosa fácil. Ella se tomó el tiempo necesario para comprender mi caso, mi vida, mi familia y todas las complicaciones que involucraban el mismo. Realmente aprecio y valoro la atencion personalizada y gran dedicacion que ella tuvo para luchar mi caso. Yo la recomiendo enormemente.
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15 Apr, 2010 by Levi
John was extremely helpful. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner and did his best to keep me updated on new developments. My case never went to trial, so I can't speak to any specifics in that realm.
He is easy to talk to and seems to genuinely care about his clients.
I would not hesitate to contact him again, if the need arose.
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15 Apr, 2010 by Larry
Our small private company was the plaintiff in a complex anti-trust case which involved one of the largest media companies in the world. As our lead attorney throughout those years, John did a very effective job of navigating the difficult and murky waters of anti-trust litigation, building an impressive case and ultimately bringing that case to trial.
More importantly, John was able to effectively litigate in our behalf so that the otherwise overpowering actions of our competitor and its allies were confined enough that we could survive and grow during the years it took to bring the matter to trial.
I found John’s integrity, work ethic and genuine concern for our employees and customers to be memorable and often, inspiring. Over the years, I’ve also found that the lessons learned while working with John have repeatedly been of significant and recurring benefit (including the ongoing reduction of legal expenses that might otherwise have been incurred).
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15 Apr, 2010 by Anonymous
John is an excellent attorney and my husband and I highly recommend him. He is a straight shooter and knows and understands law. He is intelligent, ethical, reliable, reasonable and easy to work with. He knows what he can handle and always refers us to just the right attorney in his firm if we need help in areas outside his expertise.
He has been our business attorney for 8 years and we recommend him whenever we can.
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05 Dec, 2017 by Linda
Steve is a very good listener. He asks enough questions to see what all the issues are before deciding he has a ready made answer for you. Every time I have worked with him he has proposed more than one solution but includes the consequences and possible outcomes of each. He is my go-to business attorney.
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04 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Brown has a unique skill set as a lawyer with a deep accounting, executive and real-estate background. He has an overall ability to find solutions through working with the other-side in a transaction. Highly recommended.
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17 Nov, 2017 by John
Steve helped guide several multimillion dollar transactions through to the finish line. In one case, Steve negotiated and drafted all legal documents related to a transaction with Netherlands-based multi-national company and involved another nine individual share holders. Involved property transfer, leases, and a myriad of other complex issues. In another instance, Steve negotiated sale of shares in a company where Washington Tribe and native individual were both shareholders and purchaser of shares of another 5 individuals. In several other instances Steve served as my attorney in some complex real estate transactions. All successful. Steve was efficient and ethical, good communicator and negotiator. Knows how to get to yes so that all parties were satisfied. Steve is also a good business manager having been CEO of company that exported products to 60 different countries.
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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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02 Apr, 2018 by Monica
John Christensen represented me, in a case I almost didn't file because I doubted an outcome in my favor. Unlike other attorneys I've worked with, John was genuinely empathetic & compassionate, extremely communicative & accessible throughout, and professional without being stuffy. I was pleasantly surprised that he got my case resolved so quickly, with an outcome that exceeded my expectations. Office staff are very pleasant & happy to assist at all times. I highly recommend John & his practice, to my family & friends!
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14 Apr, 2016 by Amy
Mr. Christensen and his team represented me on two violent motor vehicle collisions with injuries. He and his team were compassionate and concerned with my care. They kept me updated and informed of every step. I highly recommend Mr. Christensen and anyone at the EPIC Law firm.
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18 Apr, 2011 by Anonymous
I have had the good fortune to work with and associate with John Christensen on a couple of client matters that were complex and difficult. From preparation to the implementation of tactis/strategies, I know that he was well prepared and ready to give it his best. I endorse John R. Christensen with an excellent rating on competency and ethics.
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30 Sep, 2010 by Toni
Spencer took great care of my case for me. I was very concerned about everything but he did everything he said he would, was very timely, thorough, professional and most importantly effective
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26 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. Freeman is an excellent attorney who cares for his clients. It's a great feeling for a defendant to have this man going to bat for you in a courtroom. He will not disappoint.
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25 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
I contacted Spencer after he was referred to me and was thoroughly impressed with the way he handles himself and conducts his business. I spoke with a few different lawyers about the legal issue at hand and Spencer was by for the most impressive to me.
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02 May, 2018 by Svetlana
Paul, was really helpful for my son's questions about the education rights. Highly recommend for any questions
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11 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
I called looking for assistance and got so much more. Paul was patient and answered all the questions he could given the situation. He gave me valuable information so I could make an informed decision on what I needed. TeamChild has some great resources that really helped put my mind at ease and helped me focus my efforts where is was needed most.
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11 Dec, 2014 by Arlene
Paul Alig has shaped TeamChild in Tacoma to its highest quality. He engages a community of attorneys and services in a way that expands the work that's needed for our at-risk youth. Working with Paul has taught me so much about this unique population. I'm proud to be included with the good work that he and his staff provide.
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12 May, 2018 by Jeannie l'amarca
29 Aug, 2012 by Linda s.
Bob Michaels was recommended to me by another attorney as an expert in the issue I was facing. He was extraordinarily knowlegeable in this field and helped me recover a large amount of money that was due to me. I felt like he took my case personally and he fought hard for me and won. I recently needed legal advice and he took the time to help. I will hire Mr. Michaels again in the future if I need an attorney.
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04 Jan, 2012 by Stella
Was very helpful throughout the entire time we collaborated.
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04 May, 2016 by Anonymous
I am grateful for the legal services that Lucy Clifthorne provided to me (sorry this is so late, Lucy). Lucy was very professional, thorough, always available, and she was quickly able to win my case. I could have easily turned around and taken the other party to court for their error and I would won, but I listened to Lucy's excellent advise and chose to not do so. It's great to work with someone with whom you can trust.
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25 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Lucy was very careful and cautious in accepting our company and certain officiers as clients in a rather complicated litigation matter involving a major contract dispute and allegations of discrimination .
Within 8 months she was able to get the case dismissed and to get our company a major award of damages against the plaintiffs. .
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24 Sep, 2014 by Vance
My experience working with attorneys is fairly broad, albeit primarily in the business environment. I can say without hesitation that Lucy Clifthorne was not only very capable and effective in dealing with my / our case and in achieving the desired results, she was also timely, direct and informative and as to how the legal process works and how best to deal with each step along the way. I have rated Lucy’s performance quite highly for these reasons but also due to the sensitivity she showed concerning the overall cost of legal representation. I can say in all sincerity that Lucy earned every dollar of the charges paid to her firm for our representation and did so with no sign or evidence of any attempts to provide services simply to add billable hours. If you seek to retain and work with a highly skilled legal advocate, make your first call to Lucy Clifthorne.
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05 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Jeremy to represent me in my car accident case. This was my first time having to hire an attorney and I couldn't ask for a better experience. His legal knowledge and personal attention was more then I could ask for. He handled any and everything regarding my case and allowed me to heal from my injuries. I have given numerous people Jeremy's number and would highly reccomend him.
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18 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Johnston and team restored my faith in attorney's, he never advised us to be nasty or"dig up dirt"on the party involved only to be kind and to live our lives in a positive manner and he would be by our side!he took care of our family(particularly our six year old son)thank you Mr. Johnston you cut the stress in half and we are grateful. sincerely, the May's
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16 Dec, 2009 by John
I am thankful for the hiring Mr. Johnston as my attorney. I would highley recommend him to anyone who is in need.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Paul vigil
Chris Mahoney is an honest and trustworthy person. Will work hard for his clients.
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04 Mar, 2020 by The barbablobs are back! come on in and join! (tbb)
I have been a client here, since my first accident claim in 2000. They took such good care of me and my needs after my injury, that they are my first n only call regarding any claims. I have used them 4 times since 2000 n have gotten good results from my claims.
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07 Oct, 2019 by Rebecca thompson
Chris Mahoney is a awesome lawyer who handled my case. We won and I got a settlement. I would recommend him to people looking for a good lawyer. As I would use him again if needed.
Sincerely, Rebecca
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11 Sep, 2020 by Gerges
I had a great experience with Mr. Buffington. He represented my parents to file for their US Citizenship. He was very efficient, detailed oriented and highly professional. I recommending him to anyone who is dealing with immigration issues. Currently, my entire family members are reunited.
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23 Mar, 2017 by Mag
Andrew and his firm helped us with getting my wife's green card in 8 months time while treating us with the utmost respect, politeness and professionalism. Every detail from the very well maintained building and free parking, each person's professional manner and the written and verbal correspondence were always at the highest level!
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09 Feb, 2017 by Rigoberto
Mr. Buffington was very helpful with our process, and we felt very comfortable with his services. We first thought that he was asking for too much paperwork, but at the end, the big list of documents that he required for us to have ready, was very helpful. We think that if it wasn't for all the evidences that Mr. Buffington asked us to have ready before our first meeting, our case would have probably taken longer. The immigration agent ended up asking for more evidences after all, but with the help of Mr. Buffington, and the letters he wrote to the immigration agent in our behalf, we were able to get my green card in less than a year. We are very pleased with Mr. Buffington's services and also his very nice legal assistant, Nina. Everything went so smoothly thanks to them and how organized everyone is in his office. My husband and I are very happy to have hired Mr. Buffington for our case. We recommend his legal services to anyone who is looking for an organized, responsible, knowledgeable, and detailed attorney in the Tacoma area.
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