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26 Jul, 2008 by Steve
Handled personal and business topics.
Was patient with client.
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14 May, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. Aita has helped me set up multiple LLC's. I have also used him for estate planning and general help in legal matters. He responds quickly and is easy to work with.
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17 Apr, 2008 by Steve
Paul-Stephen set up my LLC and continues to handle all my legal matters. Responds quickly and accurately.
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25 Oct, 2021 by Anthony
I highly recommend the services of Mike Hemphill for his expertise in new construction law. He quickly grasps the issues at hand, and his sound advice is priceless!
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26 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Michael Hemphill set up my Seattle, Washington based LLC in May of 2008. He was professional, responsive, and gave outstanding guidance that I needed as a first time business owner. I continue to seek out Michael for ongoing business and contractual council. Outstanding Attorney!
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22 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Mike has been very helpful, cost effective, and completely responsive. His work and communication skills are excellent. Mike takes complex issues and makes them simple and direct. He also knows what he doesn't know and consults with experts in specific fields with your permission. I did not know Mike prior to hiring him and I give him my highest recommendation.
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25 Feb, 2013 by David
Margie is a very warm caring knowledgeable woman. She helped me in s very confusing and difficult time. My probate case went very smoothly because of her. When I had questions. She got back to me right away. I would recommend her highly2012 and give her 5 stars. For diligence patience
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21 Feb, 2013 by Walker
I hired Margie to help me in a mediation process. She was diligent in getting it set up with all the appropriate parties and made sure I had gathered all the documentation to support my side. We meet several times before hand to review the mediation and I felt like I was well prepared and well represented by her. There was lots of communication before and even after to make sure the counter parties where abiding by their promises. The outcome was positive and got what I feel was a fair settlement. I would hire Margie again for her expertise in the areas in which she practices.
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21 Feb, 2013 by Dorothy
I first hired Margie to write a will for my gravely ill aunt while she was in the hospital. She showed great care and compassion during their meetings. She next was hired by me as the Executor of my aunts will to assist me through the probate process. She communicated with me regularly and helped me to understand and feel confident throughout each step of the process. I highly recommend Margie as an attorney who is efficient and caring in difficult family times.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Scorpio
I was very fortunate to have found Rob. We had a meeting and he laid out timelines and expectations. Rob got the result I was looking for in a quicker time than he stated. He was a expert in all laws concerning my case. Our family graciously thanks you. Worth every penny!
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11 Mar, 2013 by Patrick
Mr. Gillanders has a gift whereby complex legal issues are condensed into simple step by step terms. We have used Mr. Gillanders now for about 6 years; he is now our corporate counsel. I highly recommend him for counsel, very personable, engaging and very responsive to clients needs.
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19 Sep, 2019 by Susan
I saw Bill for a complicated FDA legal issue. He was prompt, creative and presented solutions outside the box that made a difference. I particularly appreciated his expert advise on issues we hadn't even considered, like commercialization and privacy. Top notch.
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26 Nov, 2012 by Stephen
Ralph has assisted me through a very difficult and stressful period in my career. He listend to my needs and so far has successfully negotiated on my behalf.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Xena
I was being sued by a real dirtbag and it was really serious FALSE allegations... My previous attorney just, kept telling me to settle... So I fired him and hired carl. He went to war for me and got the case Dismissed! I highly Recommend him
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26 Mar, 2021 by Annette
Carl the best lawyer . I hired Carl to evict horrible tenant and he got it done even during governor inslees moratorium!! Thank you so much !!!
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31 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I worked with Carl on a trust and estate matter. Carl was always responsive to any questions or documents that I needed. In the real estate world time is of the essence and he never fell short of doing the work that he said that he was going to do. He knows the laws and he’s able to articulate and advise those lies to his clients. He really is a top notch attorney and is invaluable to the community.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Robert schoeler
Harbor Family Law is the 5th Family Law firm that I have worked with since starting my divorce in 2016. I can say that the service I received for Tony Z and his team at Harbor Family Law greatly exceeded my expectations. The team was professional, organized and always quick to respond to my emails and phone calls. I would highly recommend Harbor Family Law for your family law matters.
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21 May, 2024 by Christine f
I highly recommend Attorney Bryon Guymon and his paralegal, Tressa Smith, for their exceptional dedication and expertise in family law. When we approached them with our urgent situation, they exhibited an extraordinary willingness to take on our case with less than 20 days to respond. Despite the time constraints, they remained steadfast in their commitment to guiding us towards a solution that prioritized our child's needs above all else. Their compassionate approach and deep understanding of family dynamics were evident throughout the process, offering us not just legal counsel but also emotional support during an undoubtedly stressful time.
Moreover, Attorney Guymon and Tressa demonstrated remarkable efficiency in helping us navigate the legal system, ensuring all necessary documentation was filed with the court accurately and promptly. Their attention to detail and proactive communication eased our anxieties and instilled confidence in the process. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, we were able to find resolution while minimizing the impact on our child. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Guymon and his paralegal to anyone in need of compassionate and effective family legal representation.
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30 Apr, 2024 by James
I had a great experience with Harbor Family Law. They were quick, informative, and understanding. I definitely recommend them for anyone dealing with family law issues!
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10 Feb, 2023 by B f
Extremely helpful and informative. Gave me the advice I needed and more. Highly recommend for family law.
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26 Jan, 2022 by Jason
I called John Burleigh with an issue I was having with my HOA. John returned my call and went through a consultation with me and was very receptive to my situation and the information I presented. I could tell right away that he was an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. He walked me through my situation and gave me solid advice on what I should do. Although I have not retained his council, if I need to I would not look elsewhere.
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30 Jan, 2021 by Nellbelle
Alysha is well versed in her expert area. She was excellent with her communications and handled the matter very professionally in court. I felt very confident in my case with her by my side.
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24 Dec, 2020 by Claire harvey
I had a phone consult with Amanda to discuss a settlement after a dissolution of an intimate partnership. The consult was on a Wednesday afternoon. She told me she would have a settlement letter drafted by the following week and out to me. It took her four additional weeks to generate a letter. Covid was a complicating factor, however each Friday afternoon that I called to check on the status of my letter, there were excuses and almost outright hostility. No emails or calls to update me on progress. When they finally generated the letter and sent it out, they didn’t send a final copy to me. I got a new lawyer who is very communicative. He sent her an email to request a refund of my trust money and She charged me $103 to review his email and refund my money along with the almost $45 a week she charged me to call to check on the status of my overdue letter. This was the worst experience I’ve ever had with a professional. I wondered at times if there was something else going on in her life.
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08 Jul, 2020 by Nate abel
Amanda and her team were a welcome relief. The first attorney I hired in my divorce was shockingly terrible, and led to me completely losing faith in the family law system. Luckily I switched to Amanda. Amanda, Corie and Logan were incredibly professional and responsive. Their team provided expert personal advice without wasting time and money. Amanda and her team have my highest possible recommendation if you're looking for a family law attorney.
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21 Nov, 2019 by Joe urvina
02 Oct, 2022 by Renae jordan
Ronald Ulmen is extremely competent knowledgeable and expidited my legal matter very quickley and efficiently. I am so glad I chose him for my lawyer. I will definitely be using him again in the future. I even told a friend how good he was and she wants his number. Thank you again Ron!!!
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15 Aug, 2022 by Whitney
We couldn't be more pleased ! Price was fair, he came out to the house on a Saturday. Really took time to understand our case. Walk us through the process .... relieved the stress !
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03 Feb, 2021 by Sk mustakin
15 Apr, 2015 by Donna
Doug worked diligently for 3 years on my son's wrongful death case. He kept me informed, even if there was nothing to report. Between setting up mediation's with the other parties and real life rearing its head at the most inopportune times, Doug and his wife Jeanette stayed on top of things and walked me through this terrible case. I would highly recommend Doug Lineberry.
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06 Sep, 2013 by Mike
Would strongly not recommend using Mr. Lineberry based on my experience. He wasn't responsive to my calls and emails and didn't keep me informed; I seriously questioned the advice he gave me.. I finally gave up on him because he stopped communicating completely. I ultimately had my legal situation reviewed by another attorney who agreed Mr. Lineberry's recommendations were not appropriate. Would definitely avoid him.
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09 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I went to Doug for an NFA gun trust and was referred to him by an Army JAG officer. Doug was very prompt and professional and was very knowledgable of gun trusts and applicable NFA laws. The price was reasonable and he quickly corrected a couple minor issues I had with the trust. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking a similar service.
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03 Apr, 2024 by Jamie lane
15 Oct, 2023 by Ember richter
It is a pleasure working with such knowledgeable and committed professionals. Highly recommended..
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14 Jan, 2023 by Joe johnston
I came to them for help on recommendation and I was ignored left on the back burner and lied to then one day out of the blue they sent the remainder of my retainer back to me in a check when I payed in cash with no explanation why or what was going on I expressed my concern and have still been ignored completely I would never recommend them and I wish I was not pointed in their direction
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18 Nov, 2022 by Bill
My experience with Ms, Koler did not have a good outcome. I used her in a land use case in 2004. She started out appearing to be a decent lawyer but when my wife left me she decided she didn't like me but liked her. She had this "I'm better than you attitude" toward me and she didn't bother to tell me the last two times she went to court with my case. These two times that I should have been in court was for settlement damages from Snohomish County and as a result I was only awarded $1 dollar for denile of due process (actually my ex wife got that so I didn't actually get anything personally but the court awarded her fee to be payed by Snohomish County. I see she was disciplined by the State in 2014 which doesn't surprise me.
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09 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
I've known Jane Koler about 30 years and recently needed her help with some land use matters: a boundary dispute and a tax foreclosure sale of property. She was professional in every way and helped me immeasurably to secure results. I know her to be ethical, hard-working, and highly knowledgeable in her field. Would not hesitate to use her again.
I'm aware that the bar association sanctioned her over a technical discovery issue, but in my opinion it didn't amount to a hill of beans and doesn't change my opinion of her one bit.
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01 Aug, 2012 by Elizabeth
Jane Koler is an excellent attorney. She assisted me with a zoning penalty action. She has an excellent abilty to analyze zoning problems. She thought of a great solution to our problem and convinced city officials to accept it. The city withdrew its penalty order. She has an excellent ability to analyze city codes and think of creative theories, Jane Koler works very effectively with City officials. She has deep and extensive knowledge of land use law and as well as constitutional law which she utiliized in solving our problem.
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30 Dec, 2023 by Glenda calvin
Ok
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16 Dec, 2019 by Riley harrison
22 Jul, 2019 by Matt buckner
Dont like
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25 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
This lawyer was hired by our HOA. While representing the HOA, openly advised the HOA to shift the HOA’s maintenance costs to homeowners against bylaws and state laws. This lawyer's strategy appears to be based on the premise that the homeowners would not be willing to sue the HOA for violating bylaws and state laws. Under his guidance the HOA discriminated against homeowners who were fighting for their rights under bylaws and state laws.
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01 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
I went to see him about a real estate transaction. Unconcerned interested in me doing estate planning instead.
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A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
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- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
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What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
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How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
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- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
