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11 Nov, 2024 by Damion martin
Called in with questions about Advanced Directives. I was given incredibly helpful advice that allowed me to find resources regarding my situaiton; connect with an attorney that is an expert in the field I was searching for, and quickly resolve my issue. I would absolutely call Northwest Legal again.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Dani jackson
Caitlin Mitchell and her team did a phenomenal job handling my case, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism and expertise. Caitlin always took the time to listen to my concerns and explain the process, keeping me informed at every stage. Her attention to detail and her dedication made all the difference. When I needed a voice, she provided it. The outcome exceeded my expectations, especially considering how challenging and complex the case was to navigate. Caitlin is compassionate, knowledgeable, and fully committed to her clients. She transformed an intimidating process into one where I felt valued and supported, protecting my rights every step of the way. I highly recommend Caitlin Mitchell and her team.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Mamascleaningful
We had a very bad experience with Mr. Hwang. This was the only appointment we had with him. I think he is impersonal, angry, self absorbed and not patient.
What do people need when they are going through the worst of their lives? -Patience, kindness and awareness of other people’s feelings, as death can be devastating for the family and friends.
Knowledge without these traits is like getting a big enciclopedia.
Please read all the reviews that have been written about him. I did not before setting an appointment, and regretted it.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Damion martin
Called in with questions about Advanced Directives. I was given incredibly helpful advice that allowed me to find resources regarding my situaiton; connect with an attorney that is an expert in the field I was searching for, and quickly resolve my issue. I would absolutely call Northwest Legal again.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Dani jackson
Caitlin Mitchell and her team did a phenomenal job handling my case, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism and expertise. Caitlin always took the time to listen to my concerns and explain the process, keeping me informed at every stage. Her attention to detail and her dedication made all the difference. When I needed a voice, she provided it. The outcome exceeded my expectations, especially considering how challenging and complex the case was to navigate. Caitlin is compassionate, knowledgeable, and fully committed to her clients. She transformed an intimidating process into one where I felt valued and supported, protecting my rights every step of the way. I highly recommend Caitlin Mitchell and her team.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Mamascleaningful
We had a very bad experience with Mr. Hwang. This was the only appointment we had with him. I think he is impersonal, angry, self absorbed and not patient.
What do people need when they are going through the worst of their lives? -Patience, kindness and awareness of other people’s feelings, as death can be devastating for the family and friends.
Knowledge without these traits is like getting a big enciclopedia.
Please read all the reviews that have been written about him. I did not before setting an appointment, and regretted it.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Damion martin
Called in with questions about Advanced Directives. I was given incredibly helpful advice that allowed me to find resources regarding my situaiton; connect with an attorney that is an expert in the field I was searching for, and quickly resolve my issue. I would absolutely call Northwest Legal again.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Dani jackson
Caitlin Mitchell and her team did a phenomenal job handling my case, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism and expertise. Caitlin always took the time to listen to my concerns and explain the process, keeping me informed at every stage. Her attention to detail and her dedication made all the difference. When I needed a voice, she provided it. The outcome exceeded my expectations, especially considering how challenging and complex the case was to navigate. Caitlin is compassionate, knowledgeable, and fully committed to her clients. She transformed an intimidating process into one where I felt valued and supported, protecting my rights every step of the way. I highly recommend Caitlin Mitchell and her team.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Mamascleaningful
We had a very bad experience with Mr. Hwang. This was the only appointment we had with him. I think he is impersonal, angry, self absorbed and not patient.
What do people need when they are going through the worst of their lives? -Patience, kindness and awareness of other people’s feelings, as death can be devastating for the family and friends.
Knowledge without these traits is like getting a big enciclopedia.
Please read all the reviews that have been written about him. I did not before setting an appointment, and regretted it.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Khalil graham
Naegeli is dependable, accommodating, professional, and, most importantly, ACCURATE! It has been a pleasure working with the court reporters has proven to be. Great people to work with. Good work ethic and excellent communication. Excellent turnaround time for transcripts. I do, and will, recommend them to everyone.
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06 Jan, 2025 by Shun cooper
Five Star Court Reporter, the product is amazing, and the people at Naegeli Deposition and Trial are professional! I couldn’t be more impressed!
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02 Jan, 2025 by A k
Court Reporters, Exquisit Transcripts, friendly team, easy process and multiple locations in different states! Naegeli Deposition and Trial is where you should go!
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23 Mar, 2023 by Mike
Was asked to review newly revised estate and trust documents. She criticized the previous work, but ultimately didn’t change anything. 90% of scheduled meetings were cancelled or rescheduled. Lots of excuses used, not focused. We now have a $4+ invoice with only one (4 page) Trust cert document.
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27 Jun, 2017 by Pat welch
I have had the pleasure of working with Laura Vaught over the last several years to create both an estate plan for my immediate family as well as to find resolution for several complicated estate documents for my extended family.
I have had a lot of experience with other attorneys in the past, often paying double the hourly rate for half the work and attention to detail.
Laura and her office are responsive, thoughtful, and economical. She is able to take difficult concepts and translate them into clear, simple, and comprehensible solutions which result in an affordable and effective plan. I have referred many friends and business colleagues to Laura and will continue to do so.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Bruce
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Laura on our estate and future health care planning. We presented her with several challenging issues which she handled beautifully. She also addressed tax issues which we had not even considered. We feel fortunate that Laura was recommended to us by people whose judgment we respect.
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12 Mar, 2024 by Val
Michael was knowledgable, thorough and straightforward during our consultation. I won't hesitate to hire him if things get ugly. He was honest and helped me to examine my options.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
He’s aggressive to the point of making relations between parties worse. It’s like he lacks manners
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30 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
It was complicated, we had gotten married 3 years ago and found out that previous divorce was not finalized 15 years ago. Michael made sure it was completed in a timely matter. He executed a temperary will and got us taken care of. We got married by the end of the year.
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24 Jan, 2018 by Elisha
Chris help me with a big case. He kept me posted the whole way through these past several months. He offered help me with my trust and settled my case also gave and gives the advice he can only give,however I'd tell and recommend ANYONE TO CHRIS CAUBLE. I am forever grateful. Chris is my angel that's a fact. One best humans I've ever in my life met. He makes u feel safe explains himself every clear and end day he is a badd ass attorney. I'm forever grateful.
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24 Oct, 2014 by Lee
I have been extremely pleased with the work Chris Cauble has done for me. He has worked very hard setting up my trust fund and working through my parents very complicated trust. He has kept me informed every step of the way and always explained everything. I will continue to use him in the future, as he has my complete trust.
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27 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired Chris Cauble to handle the "Winding-Up" and Splitting Up of a C Corporation Partnership that had been running afoul for over three years.
The case turned out to be more than a straight forward deal and involved a corporation, partners, wives, proxies, another LLC and Real Estate to figure out what to do with and how to move forward with.
Additional challenges for Chris Cauble was that he had to learn about the complexities of my consulting business and the assets and talents I wanted to keep doing in my new business going forward.
Chris took the time to learn my existing business inside and out and understand what my new smaller business (solely owned LLC) was going to pursue, after dissolving of the partnership.
I think this single factor of Chris learning what my complex engineering business was and how I wanted move forward after dissolving the partnership, helped Chris achieve the best settlement for me long term.
Chris put lots of effort into listening to what I had to say and dealing with each problem along the sometime emotional process of dissolving the partnership, which had gone from Great to a completely dysfunctional business ownership position for me as Co-Owner of the C Corp.
Chris achieved good results because he listened to our opinions and took strong positions when the opposing attorney began utilizing last ditch efforts of fabricated issues and a mixture of far fetched mis information to get a bigger piece of the pie.
To me Chris' big advantage is that he is very thought out and a logical attorney, that people will listen to and side with. You will find that Chris appears to be silent and quite professional when compared to other attorney's ... But I think I would quantify Chris as More of the "Under handed ,Silent, But Deadly" Type of Lawyer.
I plan on utilizing Chris's services completely for my other businesses, estate issues, potential trust formation, and real estate holding companies going forward.
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04 Mar, 2024 by Johnso116
Thank you so much for your quick response to my sister having a stroke w/o will or POA. Since the eldest son is here from overseas, it was a great comfort to discuss his options with him. We spent most of Sunday with the family and my sister...she passed quietly in her sleep early Monday morning...once again...thank you so much..
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24 Oct, 2019 by Georg
Ms Reisman was a great help to me. I came to her with my legal problem which was also a great source of stress. She was very responsive to my request, and helped me personally. She provided relevant and useful information and also showed that she cared about me and my well-being. She is very knowledgeable and also showed that she is a kind and caring human being, and not just looking for clients, but does want to help people.
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19 Jul, 2019 by Denise
I spoke with Joanne and she really knows her stuff. She helped point me in the right direction which was more than helpful. I would definitely recommend her to fight for me on any case.
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22 Dec, 2023 by Quinn millegan
A great neighbor!
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06 Jun, 2023 by Brandy simons
She helped me a great amount, she is an amazing attorney. Thank you Lori for all you did!
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13 Apr, 2022 by Mark owings
Lori Coukoulis was an absolute joy to work with. From start to finish. The effort and dedication throughout the whole process of my case was above and beyond. She will always be the attorney I call on. Thank you for everything.
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03 May, 2024 by Kyleen carlson
My mother passed away in October of 2023. I contacted Mike Romano at Schultz & Associates who came highly recommended by a realtor friend. My mothers Estate went into probate and I was the personal representative. For those who have not dealt with the probate process & laws I will tell you without a good attorney you will be lost. Mike was very patient, communicative & kind. Even when a few unexpected issues came up the probate went smoothly & closed just recently.
I would recommend Mike Romano to anyone as an attorney and person you can trust who gets the job done!
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22 Mar, 2024 by Chris schwartz
I want to thank Mike Romano and his staff for amazing service. My mother passed away suddenly and I reached out to him to help with the trust that Schultz & Associates had prepared for her. He guided me through the entire process and was there every step of the away. I would highly recommend and his staff!
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04 Mar, 2024 by Charlie smoot
If I could give them 10 stars I would. They surpassed our expectations as we settled an estate and set up 2 trusts. This was a very stressful time for us. Mike Romano and his staff made the process smooth. I would highly recommend them.
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09 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
He's good at lieing and being a crooked laywer and good at being buddy's with the judges. No good person.
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10 Aug, 2021 by Tracy macdonald
Best work yet
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22 Jan, 2020 by John marsch
07 Nov, 2017 by Stephanie
Andrew has represented me on three different occasions and I promise you , you will not be disappointed! He’s honest , fair , Intelligent and will get it done ! Thank you Andrew for always getting me what I deserve!
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08 Oct, 2015 by Spencer and gina
My husband and I recently hired Mr. Teitelman. He did an excellent job on our case. He worked tirelessly and professionally. He also made a very stressful time of life as enjoyable as possible. You can feel the passion he has for what he does. We couldn't be happier!
-Spencer and Gina
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01 Oct, 2015 by Sigrid k. shafer
Andrew is one that I trust 100%. He is smart, witty, and right on the ball for you, I am about to make another appointment with him. From my first visit I knew that I would be well represented, and he did not fail me.
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09 Sep, 2024 by A webster
An agreement with an attorney in the office of Mayor Law was signed 2022-Oct giving Mayor Law proof of representation in an auto claim. Officially PIP was exhausted 25 April 2024. May 16 the attorney received digitally all payments; bills, notes, coding. At that time we should have sent the demand letter. I waited until July 4, 2024, contacted her, accepting the $3000 offer from April. I signed an agreement 29-July-2024. She received $3870 for costs and fees. I contacted her August 20 asking when I would get the settlement. She had been waiting on Progressive to update the Medicare liability section. She told me she still needed lien information on Medicaid, DHS, Medicare, and Med Advantage - and the 3 small businesses that treated me. I was 7 hours on the phone 20-23 August 2024 to contact insurances about liens on the settlement $3000: Medicare over the phone told me there was no lien (2nd payor and there was no hospitalization ZERO came in the mail today 9/9/2024). I called and got the procedure and fax number to Recovery for Mayor Law. Email attached attorney requesting I provide all Providence visits, summaries, billing. Attached ZERO owing PHP. DHS Medicaid (they faxed info right away which could have taken a month) in response to long email that EOB shows owing. My 3 small business folk who only take cash unless it was PIP were asked to provide the same information already given by my insurance carrier on May 16 to the attorney. 9/6/2024 Friday I received call stating the duo Advantage and Medicaid for medicare members NEVER create liens but would reversed to provider. Received a lien for $11.08 for xray would be paid correctly if Ayin Health Solutions would submit through Providence and Medicaid. Seems Mayor Law made a deal to pay 11.08 out of settlement without first notifying me! I have to deal with an attorney that would do that! HOW come they continue to argue they are still searching for a lien to take out of the settlement. It gives me the creeps. Ayin Health Solutions understood the attorney did not do the research before negotiating the cost to be 11.08 for the xray. They are voiding the lien today with Phia Group LISTEN. Mayor Law did not do the work she agreed to and I was on the phone 7 hours beginning it. Mayor Law is taking the 11.08 out of settlement anyway! Trashy company.
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01 Jul, 2024 by Scott huish
27 Mar, 2023 by Agil manizade
Stay Away. The lawyers (Liz W.) wasted my time for weeks, and dropped the case cause they couldn't bebothered with a camera subpoena. State Bar should mb disbar them for leaving Wildland Firefighters kidnaped and hurt by a KKK county.
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17 Apr, 2024 by Liz & kev - fresh aire of the willamette valley
RJ Sohler has been with us since the VERY beginning of our business, eight years ago. He has helped us with the initial setup, issues, purchases, accounting, business growth, messy taxes, Quickbooks, my one million questions, and everything in between. His team covers so many areas and has been a vital part of our success. Marina Elliott has since joined Sohler Law and she, too, is knowledgeable and kind, always explaining things that seem difficult in an approachable way, and just straight up, she gets things done! We will always continue to use Sohler Law!!
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10 Apr, 2024 by Karin moggridge
Sohler Law has set up my family trust and done my taxes for the last 3 years. I can only say positive things about them. They respond to questions promptly, and are nice and "layed back" in true portland style. I am ancient, and they have patience with my lesser than perfect knowledge of technology.
I no longer dread tax season.....
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10 Apr, 2024 by Madeline miller
10 Feb, 2024 by Jordan allen
Bill did a lot of good for a lot of people including myself when he took on the city of Sherwood.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Rachel spiegelman
Bill helped out with a major speeding ticket issue in the area. He was informative, communicative, kind and incredibly helpful. We really appreciate them.
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06 Jan, 2022 by Michael ford
Bil knows his stuff. He was very supportive from the begging, he was professional and friendly in dealing with our situation throughout the whole process, and due to his efforts, our matter was successfully closed in our favor. Thank you The Smith Law Firm!
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22 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
She showed up drunk to our meeting ranting about twitter. A very disturbed person who needs help and her internet taken away. Yikes.
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31 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
Gave Actionable and timely legal advice for difficult coverage issues. She knows this area of the law better than anyone.
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08 May, 2017 by Breana
We used Candice to do our estate planning. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from beginning to end, taking care of everything we needed to have in order and more. The care and attention to detail was so comforting. On top of that, the personal interviews that were included for our children, should anything happen to us, was just so thoughtful. It gives me so much peace of mind to know all is in place. I would highly recommend Candice for other parents who haven't done their estate planning yet.
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20 Feb, 2025 by Alena chantel
Great legal advice. Kind. Thorough. Clearly displayed expertise.
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06 Oct, 2024 by Soorya bateman
Absolutely amazing, A+! Peter Carini is the first and only attorney I've ever contacted who actually answered his own phone - immediately, on a Sunday. As a paralegal, I can't even begin to tell you how rare that is! I was fully expecting to reach his office voicemail and maybe (probably never) get a call back from his receptionist to schedule a paid consultation the following week.
Except Peter not only answered what must have been his cell phone (unless he was in the office working on a Sunday!), he listened to me without interruption and offered consice insight into my civil legal matter based on his experience and knowledge of the legal process. (Note: This is not the same as legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. That's my FYI, not his.) He was totally straightforward as to whether it would be worth my while to hire him and explained how I could instead advocate for myself.
Peter is an exceptionally honest and decent human being, and I am so thankful he answered my call. After speaking to him for 7.5 minutes, I felt hopeful again about a situation that was intimidating and seemingly hopeless. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you, Peter!
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09 Sep, 2024 by Danielle torres
Answered on a Saturday pm!! highly recommend!
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13 Mar, 2024 by Patricia julber
We have used FHM for the last 7 or 8 years for both our business and personal family trust. We have used multiple attorneys who have all been professional and kind in their dealings with us. I would highly recommend FHM in all aspects of law, both personal and business.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Steve bryant
The problem with the legal system is no one can afford representation for issues. It is hard to litigate a $450 fee someone is trying to impose upon you when attorneys cost $400/hr just for a consultation. This doesn't help your community.
Edit after update from owner: This is all fine and in good spirit, but before I could even get a question off to see if this would be worth my time and expense, I was cut off and told I would have to set up a $400/hr consult first. For those of us in between jobs with families, this does not qualify as affordable. The state was more helpful. The state.
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10 Jun, 2023 by Kathy sweeney
13 Mar, 2024 by Patricia julber
We have used FHM for the last 7 or 8 years for both our business and personal family trust. We have used multiple attorneys who have all been professional and kind in their dealings with us. I would highly recommend FHM in all aspects of law, both personal and business.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Steve bryant
The problem with the legal system is no one can afford representation for issues. It is hard to litigate a $450 fee someone is trying to impose upon you when attorneys cost $400/hr just for a consultation. This doesn't help your community.
Edit after update from owner: This is all fine and in good spirit, but before I could even get a question off to see if this would be worth my time and expense, I was cut off and told I would have to set up a $400/hr consult first. For those of us in between jobs with families, this does not qualify as affordable. The state was more helpful. The state.
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10 Jun, 2023 by Kathy sweeney
08 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Honest and Dependable Loyer gets the job done Very satisfied Never want to go through divorce again but definitely hire her again
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08 Mar, 2022 by Kellie
I found Tanzosh Family Law after multiple calls to other attorney's in the area. Brenna was personable, answered my questions, and was very sympathetic and understanding during my consultation (divorce - mostly amicable). Her billing was accurate in time devoted to my case and I never felt she 'added on or made things longer' than they needed to be. Very fair in price and represented me very well. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing assistance in Family Law.
Side note: She also decided to hire an assistant during the time I was utilizing Brenna's services. She is also knowledgeable, timely and efficient. Great team.
Thank you for all you have done for me. I was so appreciated.
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11 Jan, 2022 by Jeff
Brenna & Michael took my case a couple of years ago and it was complicated, and at the time very emotional with the circumstances and challenges. They got me in the right mental frame of mind with their support. Then we meticulously went through our options, and devised a plan. We reached a settlement that was fair and equitable for both sides which is all I could have asked. It didn’t get messy because Brenna & Michael were empathetic to the factors in our case. I’m forever grateful for the outcome. They are top shelf professionals that know the law and the reality. I highly recommend them to the serious person that desires a fair shake, and is willing to put in the time to get there.
Sincerely,
Jeff Johnson
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29 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Christine is a very effective special education lawyer.
Our IEP journey was frustrating, to say the least. Our son’s education was floundering, and we were dealing with a school district that seemed unable to understand what he needed for support.
Our first lawyer finally got the school district to agree to an IEP for our son. This IEP, however, contained no meaningful support for him. Our second lawyer persuaded us to compromise to a revised IEP that had some structure but lacked substance. We will spare you the details, but the school district appeared willing to let our son’s education free fall.
Then, we found Christine. She told us what we needed to do and how we could convince the school district to provide much needed help for our son’s education. The IEP finally spelled out the support structure our son needed. He just graduated from a high school.
The only reason our son has a high school diploma is because of his IEP, which we would not have gotten without Christine.
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08 Nov, 2022 by Brian
During our family's time of need Christine provided compassionate, honest, and dedicated advocacy for us. We had never before been involved in a legal dispute and we had no idea of how to go about having our case be heard. Christine was very communicative about the process and readily answered our questions about what was going to take place. We can't say enough about the guidance and protection Christine provided for us while we were engaged in our suit. Ultimately, we prevailed but this became secondary throughout the process as we truly felt heard and advocated for by Christine. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Christine, for your belief in us and your rock-solid representation of our case!
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02 Aug, 2022 by Kristen
I was referred to Christine by our family law attorney. I worked with her and her team for over a year and she was fantastic from beginning to end. She's very easy to talk to and explains things in ways that I understand. She returns messages promptly and responds thoroughly to my inquiries. She's very upbeat, honest and has been a pleasure to work with.
We unfortunately found ourselves having to go in front of a judge due to having received an objection to our filing. She and her team did a phenomenal job of making sure that I was prepared and feeling comfortable and confident; which wasn't difficult as I have great faith in these folks after having worked with them for months. We came out the other side with everything that we'd asked for. I'll be working with Christine in the future on our estate planning and on creating a special needs trust for our son and I'm very much looking forward to it. I highly recommend Alderwood Legal.
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23 Mar, 2023 by Jay
Zero stars would be great to post, however, by now most people expect that 1 star means the same thing as zero or less.
Beware. I am moving forward with the ethics complaint with the State Bar Association and I will be posting an honest review of this company with every message board, blog and review I can find. This firm was hired to do a job they had agreed was the best course of action. After they got my money, they try to force a different course of action that would only yield further litigation costs and injury to my child and myself. Sarah Bain was assigned to my case. She had admitted that she had not dealt with an out of state custody issue but reassured me that the Senior partners had and would be overseeing the case. After payment was received by the firm, and Sarah was appointed the case, She called to gather information. She had suggested a different course of action as did the first person there that I consulted with, and also agreed that the actions they were retained for was the best way to go. At the conclusion of this phone call, Sarah stated that she would begin drafting the papers and would send me a copy to review within the next few days. After 10 days without hearing from them, I called to check the status of the papers she was supposedly drafting. By the time she returned my call, I was on the road. Cellular service was poor and communications then moved to emails. From this point on is where I get reminded that anytime you are dealing with an attorney, email should be your only method of communication and kept in writing (especially with your own attorney). Everything in writing is the only way you can prove what they told you and then didn't do. The multiple emails that followed over the course of a few weeks each started with Sarah pushing her agenda of this different course of action. Each one ended with me requesting they move forward with the course they were retained for. It then escalated to Sarah emailing one of the Senior Partners William Jones and CC the email conversations to me where she is asking them if she is not being clear enough of the course of action she has continued to take in spite of my very clear wishes she do what they were retained to do. During all of this, Sarah had made multiple misrepresentations of what the proceedings are and waiting periods in order to push her course of action as the correct one. Apparently William Jones believes that all his firms clients haven't any knowledge of any legal issues, practices or remedies and legal definitions. HIs emails consisted of legal analogies that basically equate to comparing an apple to an orange as though you wouldn't know the difference and just take his word for it. I may not be a lawyer, but I have been through this with my EX for over 10 years now having had to represent myself in much of it. All the information you need to handle any legal issue is available to you for free through your states websites. You hire an attorney because they should be proficient with the law, and its a little complicated to navigate the court system. On top of that, the courts hate you for representing yourself. But you should always research the laws, court proceedings and family code to ensure what your attorney tells you is the truth. Most of the papers you will receive from an attorney that was filed with the court is verbatim from these codes.
The end result was this firm charged me $4,000 to push me to do something other than what they were hired to do. $4,000 yielded zero attorney work product, a delay in court proceedings and further injury to my child and myself.
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11 Sep, 2018 by Irina
I was using William Jones' services for my divorce case with child involved. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about William. He made a challenging process much easier for me! He is very intelligent and well versed in law practice and always has an answer for you, and even makes it simple to understand. He is extremely professional and polite!
The best part is that William is very honest with his fees, he will tell you right away what he will charge and his bill explains in detail what he used his services for, so there is no misunderstanding.
He responded to my calls, voicemails very fast, most of the time within few hours, sometimes within 24 hours.
What made me chose him as my lawyer, is that he was the only one that was willing to give me a free hour consultation with very professional advice. It is very challenging to find a good lawyer, so it is important to interview them before you hire them, unfortunately not many lawyer give free consultation.
I highly recommend William!!! If I ever need a family lawyer again , I will definitely use his services again :)
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06 Sep, 2017 by Caroline
Quite simply, I must say this: Will is a great attorney. When I was dealing with a difficult alimony issue, I moved my case from another attorney, which was the best move I could have made. Will did a detailed analysis of the complicated financial issues in my case, looked at every angle and made sure everything was handled before the case was heard. When we went to court, I felt that I was well represented. Using his thorough research, Will presented all of his terrific analyses in court – and, as a result, I wholly prevailed in my case. With Will’s great efforts, I felt that I finally found a piece of justice in a difficult divorce situation.
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15 Jul, 2019 by Bonnie
I recently contacted Sonia Ickes to represent my daughter, who has been fighting Glioblastoma Multiforma, Stage 4 brain cancer since 2016. My daughter also had a stroke (caused by the past radiation treatments of her brain cancer) in December 2018 which caused her to become legally blind. My daughter needed to be on disability through the Social Security Administration so that she could also obtain Medicare for her treatments. Sonia had represented clients in the past on Social Security disability and did such an amazing job that I wanted to hire her to represent my daughter. I was wise in my choice of Sonia Ickes. Sonia agreed to take the case. She was very thorough, kind, and competent. She was always available to take questions (we had many), and she got the claim into the Social Security Administration quickly. My daughter received her Social Security Disability in just a few weeks. We could not have done this without Sonia. Sonia is a really intelligent, caring, and highly competent attorney. I can't say enough good about Sonia and her professionalism.
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11 Jul, 2019 by Lynne
Ms. Ickes did a terrible job during the time I hired her to represent me. She chose her own course; never kept me informed; did not prepare me for hearing; instead of doing her job in the courtroom, she chit chatted with the opposing attorney. When the hearing had a negative outcome, she did not counsel or advise me of next steps. Shoddy paperwork. Be forewarned.
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06 Jun, 2017 by Hope
At difficult times in our lives we need someone we can trust to help protect the things most dear to us. We need someone who knows our rights, someone who cares, someone who is respected and admired in her field. Sonia is all of these things and so much more!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Matthew
The firm was cold, the employees frequently chose not to reply to emails, and while I won my arbitration, this attorney wrote the award in a way that I still lost money trying to protect my rights. They entirely missed the initial protocol to begin arbitration and I had to call them out.. They were late on filings, but sent emails saying they filed on time (do you not know these things are timestamped?).. A general improvement in professionalism and regard for those receiving paid services is greatly needed. They seem to not understand or care about the difficulties of civilians navigating a system that is not weighted in their favor. I would not recommend, find an attorney that is genuinely interested in your protecting equity in your rights over receiving your money.
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01 Sep, 2022 by Nick
Elizabeth Savage Handled an appeal for me. She is experienced, very knowledgeable of the law, and professional. I felt very confident with her immediately upon my first consult. Elizabeth settled my case very quickly, and with zero drama. I highly recommend her.
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19 May, 2021 by Samson
Elizabeth Savage fights hard for her clients. She gave my case all of the time and attention needed to be successful at trial. Not only were the opposing party’s initial claims dismissed, but Elizabeth won me a judgement in the counter-suit. When the opposing party appealed, she successfully negotiated a settlement that I am happy with. Elizabeth really listened, and she put a lot of thought and care into each part of the litigation process. Highly recommend.
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18 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I have hired Mr. James for a couple of different cases regarding child custody. I cannot thank him enough for resolving everything for me the way my family and I wanted. If you want an honest answer and a lawyer that will work for you and your interests, you won't be disappointed with Mr. James. He is honest, hard working and he will tell you if what you want to accomplish is possible and what the beat course.of action will be.
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12 Nov, 2020 by Evan
Please ignore the 1 star review, written by my daughters mom or grandmother. I won custody of my daughter at age 2, Anthony was instrumental in that every step of the way. The only court room antics were mom crying on que, her lying dirtbag attorneys ridiculous accusations and crazy witnesses. This case has continued through a state appeal, Oregon Supreme Court writ and an additional 9 years of litigation. Anthony has stood by me the entire time, won every battle and never let me down. Truly the last honest attorney around. My 11 year old(now) daughter thanks him every time she sees him for saving her from mom.
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07 Jul, 2017 by Ilene
James was hired by a narcissistic father, who went for custody of his daughter. He won. However, how the case was won was a different matter. Truth does not hold up as the basis of arguement. Mr. James was theatrical in his antics, not truthful, deceptive as he did not comply in a timely manner the orders given by the court. He did not write up the order with the judges specific rulings. Adding more than what the judge ruled on and leaving out specific wording that was used in the judge's ruling, Giving a different references to the rulings. So a court action is taking place to force Mr. James to do his job correctly. He wastes court time by his antics, which will cost you more! Only if you are untruthful and descriptive would I go with this attorney.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I didn’t feel rushed or pressured to choose this law firm for my case, but this attorney had all the necessary experience I needed. I felt he was providing expert counsel at a fair rate, and I do not regret my decision to retain Michael Franell.
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22 Feb, 2024 by Ron
He helped us with imminent domain case and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him. Excellent communication from beggining to resolution. Wonderful person to work with.
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08 Jun, 2015 by Bill
Recently had a family trust done and was so thankful for this attorney and his staff.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Most compassionate, helpful and knowledgeable attorney I have ever encounter ed in my life. How I wish he was where I live. If you are so fortunate to be close don’t waste your time looking for an outstanding person and attorney. He is the one.
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25 Feb, 2024 by Ysmart1
I have had the good fortune of having Gregory L Abbott answer some Property Management questions that I have posted and in each case I received a concise, thorough, and professional response. I have also read his responses to questions posted by others which has further enriched my knowledge as a Property Manager. I would not hesitate to hire him to represent me should the need ever arise as I have full confidence of his knowledge of the Oregon Landlord Tenant and Fair Housing laws.
Thank you Mr. Abbott for all the good you have done on this site.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Carrie eldred mcpeak regnier
Caveat emptor: let the buyer beware. You may get an invoice out of the blue months later for a service you didn't understand he intended to charge you for. There are much better attorneys out there, keep looking.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Lee
Pedrojetti helped my sister with a difficult separation. He's an honest guy that tells it straight while also maintaining professionalism and compassion. Grateful for his support!
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Great legal team
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31 Aug, 2024 by Lee
Pedrojetti helped my sister with a difficult separation. He's an honest guy that tells it straight while also maintaining professionalism and compassion. Grateful for his support!
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26 May, 2024 by B carnage
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He's an attorney, he serves nobody but the states interest.
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What an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do for You
An estate planning lawyer helps individuals plan for the management and distribution of their assets after death or during incapacitation. Their services involve drafting important legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Estate planning attorneys work to ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes, minimize tax liabilities, and avoid probate court. They also help clients plan for potential long-term care needs and protect their estate from being diminished by healthcare costs.
By working with an estate planning lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be cared for and that your estate will be managed efficiently and according to your desires.
When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is beneficial in many situations, especially when you want to ensure that your assets are handled properly after death. Common reasons to hire an estate planning lawyer include:
- Drafting a will: If you want to clearly define how your assets will be distributed after death, an attorney can draft a legally sound will.
- Creating a trust: For those looking to avoid probate or provide for loved ones over time, setting up a trust can help manage the distribution of assets.
- Planning for incapacity: An estate lawyer can help draft powers of attorney and healthcare directives so that your financial and medical decisions are made by someone you trust if you become incapacitated.
- Minimizing estate taxes: If your estate is large, a lawyer can help create strategies to reduce or eliminate federal and state estate taxes.
- Special circumstances: If you have minor children, blended families, or complex assets like businesses, an estate planning lawyer can create tailored solutions.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If you want to designate guardians for minor children or ensure proper care for incapacitated adults, an attorney can help.
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is especially important if your estate is complex or if you want to ensure that your wishes are properly followed.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?
An estate planning lawyer provides a range of services designed to help you organize your affairs and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. They can:
- Draft wills and trusts: Creating legally binding documents that dictate how your assets will be distributed and managed.
- Create powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Appointing someone to make financial or medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
- Minimize taxes: Developing strategies to reduce estate taxes, gift taxes, and other financial liabilities for your heirs.
- Help avoid probate: Structuring your estate plan to avoid probate, which can save time and money for your beneficiaries.
- Advise on long-term care planning: Helping you plan for potential healthcare needs in the future, including Medicaid planning and protecting assets from being depleted by nursing home costs.
- Assist with beneficiary designations: Ensuring that life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial instruments are correctly designated.
- Handle probate and estate administration: If a loved one has passed away, an estate planning lawyer can help guide you through the probate process or act as an executor.
How Are Estate Planning Lawyers Paid?
Estate planning lawyers typically charge for their services in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of your estate and the type of services you need. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many estate planning services, such as drafting a will or trust, are charged on a flat-fee basis. The fee covers all work related to preparing the document.
- Hourly rate: For more complex planning, such as estate tax strategy or trust administration, lawyers may charge by the hour. Rates vary based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: Some lawyers require a retainer for more complex cases, such as ongoing trust management or estate administration. The retainer is an upfront payment that covers future legal services.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront to avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an estate planning lawyer depends on the complexity of your estate and the services you require. Here are some general guidelines:
- Simple wills or powers of attorney: A straightforward will or power of attorney may cost between $300 and $1,500, depending on your location and the lawyer’s experience.
- Trust creation: Establishing a trust, such as a living trust or revocable trust, can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 or more, depending on the complexity of your assets and estate planning needs.
- Comprehensive estate planning packages: Some lawyers offer packages that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, which may range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the estate’s complexity.
- Hourly rates: For ongoing services like estate administration or tax planning, lawyers may charge hourly rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience.
Always get a clear estimate of costs during your initial consultation to ensure the services fit within your budget.
Top Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer
Before hiring an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your needs. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What is your experience with estate planning?
Ensure the lawyer has substantial experience drafting wills, creating trusts, and handling other estate planning services. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or by the hour and ask for a detailed estimate of costs. -
What strategies do you recommend for my estate?
A good lawyer should be able to explain the best strategies for minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. -
How often should I update my estate plan?
Ask how frequently you should revisit your estate plan, especially if your financial situation or family dynamics change. -
Do you offer ongoing support or updates?
Some lawyers provide periodic reviews or updates to ensure your estate plan stays current with changes in your circumstances or the law. -
How will you help my beneficiaries if something happens to me?
Ensure the lawyer is willing to guide your heirs through the estate administration process or help manage your trust after you’re gone.
How to Check the Credibility of an Estate Planning Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a credible estate planning lawyer, follow these steps:
- Verify their state bar license: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing, with no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for estate planning certifications: Some lawyers are certified as estate planning specialists, which indicates they have extensive knowledge in this area of law.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews on sites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and client satisfaction.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from previous clients who can speak to their expertise and client service.
- Check for membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) or the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) often have a strong reputation in the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first meeting with an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- List of assets and liabilities: Provide a detailed inventory of your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, retirement funds, investments, and personal property, as well as any debts you may have.
- List of beneficiaries: Be ready to discuss who you want to receive your assets and in what proportions. This includes naming guardians for minor children if applicable.
- Existing estate documents: Bring copies of any existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or other relevant estate planning documents.
- Questions about your estate goals: Write down your goals, such as avoiding probate, reducing taxes, or setting up charitable donations, so your lawyer can tailor a plan to meet your needs.
- Information on medical and financial decision-makers: Be prepared to discuss who you want to appoint for healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated.
By being well-prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and begin building a comprehensive estate plan that meets your needs and protects your loved ones.
