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19 Dec, 2024 by Julia
I contacted Henry Rau regarding my mother's will (prepared by Henry) because I was the power of attorney and needed to ask some questions. One of my siblings was coercing my mother for money, and I needed guidance. The lawyer returned my call over a week later and claimed I was not the power of attorney, stating that someone else was listed. He also informed me that my mother had amended her will and now had only one child instead of three. Needless to say, I was shocked by this information.
It turned out Henry was reading the wrong will. He never apologized and instead blamed me, claiming he didn’t have my mother’s name—despite the fact that I had surely provided it in my message. The excuse made no sense, especially since he had called me back specifically about my mother. After causing significant turmoil in my family, it became clear that he had been reading my will, not my mother’s.
Throughout the ordeal, Henry took no accountability for his mistake, never apologized, and instead shifted the blame onto me while boasting about the number of cases he’s handled over the years. I deeply regret giving this attorney my business. His incompetence and arrogance are glaring.
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30 Sep, 2022 by Wp3 llc
I do not feel good about writing this, but after significant consideration I found it to be important for me to share my experience: if you are looking for an attorney to waste time, sabotage your case, bail on you right before trial, and literally take your money without your consent, look no further. This was my nightmare experience for over a year working with Henry Rau.
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07 Sep, 2022 by Mary hennessy
14 Jan, 2025 by Scott danforth
Fantastic service and Mr. Hood is very nice and the prices are very reasonable also.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Don kuckuck
29 Oct, 2024 by Jessica stockel
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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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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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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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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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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11 Sep, 2021 by Rachel g
06 May, 2021 by Ken corbin
24 Mar, 2020 by :adam
He's an attorney, he serves nobody but the states interest.
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03 May, 2022 by Stacie m
10 Jul, 2021 by Victoria
Hilary Newcomb has given me tremendous assistance for over five years in relation to complex circumstances I have faced as a co-Trustee. She is always extremely prompt and comprehensive in her advice, and explains options in detail to ensure that I understand all aspects of every situation. Her team has been similarly helpful, accessible and conscientious. I cannot imagine what the past few years would have been like without Ms. Newcomb's counsel and support.
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10 Jul, 2021 by Brett
I reached out to Hilary of HAN legal when my Dad's Trust was suddenly defunded by his girlfriend - after he was diagnosed with severe dementia and had a major stroke. Dad had set me up 8 years prior to be his Trustee and successor POA. After Hilary couldn't reason with the girlfriend, she proposed a straightforward plan for me to pursue Conservatorship and Guardianship. Through the process she kept a professional and diplomatic tone. She proactively and tactfully handled messy & potentially volatile situations, keeping me updated and informed. Hilary even opened channels with a lawyer supporting the girlfriend, offering clarity. Shortly after the lawyer also supported Dad's original plan. Five months later I was my Dad's Conservator & Guardian. I reinstated the funds and took the role he asked me to do. Today the girlfriend and I work together cooperatively on Dad's behalf. This outcome at the onset was unimaginable to me. What a professional handling of the complex situation!
Thank you Hilary! You knew what to do!
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12 Feb, 2025 by Kathy greer
He messed up on my divorce and then stopped all communication! I finished it by myself!
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25 Jan, 2025 by Ish shalom
Seems unorganized and unreliable. But we'll see...
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30 Nov, 2024 by Sky-marie mcdonald
This guy totally botched my custody case. Worst attorney ever. Showed up to court totally unprepared. Wasn't a responsive communicator before the trial and was useless in the courtroom. I could have fared better pro-se!! Hiring him was a total waste of money and I will be filing a formal complaint. Run the other way and find someone worth it!!
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23 Sep, 2024 by Blake nonweiler
Joel Kent practices domestic relations law with an exquisite degree of skill, thoughtfulness and intellect. Joel is often credited as the leading family law attorney in Oregon, but I wonder if the breadth of that label should not be far more widespread. If you are fortunate enough to retain him, you'll have an advocate who not only possesses finely tuned trial skills, but also engages in tireless preparation and incredible professionalism. My mantra quickly became, "Whatever you think, Joel." and I was not once disappointed.
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20 Sep, 2023 by Kristine f
Excellent Lawyer! Laurel Hook will definitely take care of you during a very difficult time in your life along with your family dynamics changing. - She along with her team are absolutely amazing! She definitely knows the intricacies of the divorce laws and is there to represent you to the fullest. She talked me off of ledges on many occasions, I came into her office terrified of filing for divorce but knew I had to and she walked me thru a very complicated process paying attention to so many details, I had no clue about. She explained her strategies to me in ways I completely understood and felt comfortable with. I finalized my divorce with confidence due to her support and knowledge. Her team is there to come beside you which I was very thankful for. If you want the best lawyer, go with Laurel Hook esp if you divorce is complicated with a business or other stuff. She truly cared about me and my kids thru this entire process! I highly recommend Laurel Hook!
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12 Apr, 2023 by Ashley k.
19 Dec, 2024 by Pedro
Absolutely worthless.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Chris flores
Judy Snyder and her team have really helped me with my medical malpractice case and Holly Lloyd with my BOLI case against my previous employer. I feel well taken care of and in good hands with Judy Snyder and her team fighting for my case!
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28 Sep, 2024 by M. e.
Wonderful person to work with. Highly recommend. Knowledgeable and professional.
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19 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Redden to assist with a family conflict over a trust. Mr Redden was always prompt, professional and kind in all of his dealings with my family members as well as myself. He even provided wise advice, words of encouragement and at times comic relief. I highly recommend him. I can't say enough good things about Mr. Redden.
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16 Oct, 2017 by Doug
Michal's office has been extremely helpful to us dealing with the IRS. Above and beyond what they charge, which is not cheap but inline or below what other tax prepares charge. His assistant Stewart is the best. He has worked very hard for us and I would recommend this office above anyone else we have used. Doug
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24 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
My accountant passed away in 2010 - less than a month before my taxes were do. I had several real estate and business transactions and Michael and his preparer did a fantastic job putting the pieces together. They also reviewed my previous two years of returns. This was no easy task. I have used them since - excellent lawyer and a nice person to boot.
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04 Oct, 2022 by Mackenzie mainwaring
The lady Sheri who answered the phone was one of the rudest people i’ve ever spoken with. Will never be calling again due to this lady. Very unprofessional with a huge attitude. Don’t get into the field of helping people if you can’t help people without being rude.
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12 Feb, 2021 by Tim woosley
Non Communicative. Very Un profesional. Not sure what they spend the retainer money on. No explanation
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31 Aug, 2020 by Sylvia washington
Jessica Rogers assisted me with my Fathers Estate, her knowledge, clarity and timely responses were so refreshing. I would highly recommend her for any Estate Law issues!
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22 Oct, 2024 by Chris friedrick
My family has received the best possible service, advice, and assistance from John McNeese and others at this Law office. They are competent people who care and it shows. Consistently good results for us in all our dealings with them throughout the years. Highly recommend.
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21 Sep, 2024 by Eric storm
Fantastic law firm! My family has used them for estate planning and legal advice most of our lives. Highly recommend
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20 Nov, 2022 by Cdiary pdx
I wish to NOT put any star on here!!! If u want to waste your MONEY and waste your TIME please go head! But me and my business wish go back on time and NEVER NEVET EVER came here!!! Nothing helpful or useful and the answer u can find it yourself from google! No really worth to talk with this lawyer here at all!!!! Plus make sure pay the bill on time! Cause the fees is 9% charges more! HMMMM VERY VERY EXPENSIVE experience for me! And them easy make money from us!
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09 Mar, 2022 by Diana
My case didn't involve a lot of money. I simply needed legal advice, in a hurry, regarding my rights and the rights of a dementia patient. She was very generous with her time, and gave me solid legal and common sense advice. Megan is very couteous, very friendly and very down to earth. Her advice served me well, and if I do wind up having to retain a lawyer, she'll be the one.
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05 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Took wrongful information and didn’t fact check anything that was provided. I am disappointed to see someone who is licensed who doesn’t fact check anything with her clients. I’m embarrassed and ashamed.
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30 Mar, 2021 by Tierney
My sister and I hired Megan Salsbury, with Willamette NW Law Firm, with hope she could resolve our estate issue. Megan made a lot of promises and didn't follow through with anything. After making a payment on the bill, we received no resolutions, no follow up email, and ZERO results. Do yourself a favor and hire a firm that has adequate staffing and attorneys that have experience and won't waste your time or money.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Double duality
Defending people must not have proved lucrative enough. What is Not stated on their website is that they actually only defend employers and companies. A firm should not be allowed to misrepresent themselves in this way.
Only working For the very entities that they advertise pursuing.
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04 Oct, 2022 by Mackenzie mainwaring
The lady Sheri who answered the phone was one of the rudest people i’ve ever spoken with. Will never be calling again due to this lady. Very unprofessional with a huge attitude. Don’t get into the field of helping people if you can’t help people without being rude.
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12 Feb, 2021 by Tim woosley
Non Communicative. Very Un profesional. Not sure what they spend the retainer money on. No explanation
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27 Dec, 2024 by Terry howell
Fred and Jennifer are great at what they do. Fred helped me deal with a very rough situation with my father's memory care and guardianship process. The team assisted again year's later when my father passed away. I have nothing but great things to say about the firm.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Tiara essex
31 Oct, 2024 by Daniel small
So I get the initial call from a non-lawyer, their whole purpose is to confirm whether they can help or not. Unsure how they would know, since they are not an attorney. I pay $49 to schedule a 20 minute call. They call me 4 hours early, cancel the actual scheduled call, and proceed to bomb me with a series of email about my missed appointment. I re-schedule with them but ask for a refund, thus making the appointment free because of their error. I am told that will be fine. Shortly after I receive a notification that my new appointment has been cancelled. I would never give them another chance. If you need the legal help they provide... Run! Find someone else. They appear, to me, to be inept at best and fraud at worst.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Lucas
11 Feb, 2023 by Paraclete hook
14 Mar, 2024 by Danita macy
Family attorney for many years. Helpful in getting help for aged parents with dementia.
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27 Mar, 2023 by Amber
22 Jul, 2021 by Sbs
Zero at most. Front desk lady is very rude. Definitely glad I was in the wrong place and don't have to deal with her ever again!!
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21 May, 2021 by Kay
The victims advocate withheld crucial information from the police and then blamed the police for not doing their job. I believe they did so because the perpetrator is a relative of a victims adcocate liason.
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13 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
Violating ORS good faith laws since June 2020 puts the community in danger having zero background in neropdycological evaluation and not capable of assessing mental illness or following HIPPA federal law code of conduct that puts minor children at risk as well as perpetuating drug use epidemic in the state of Oregon via pill mill contracted malpractice.
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22 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
I engaged Caitlin for a small project. She estimated the time to complete at roughly 3 hours. Caitlin initially sent me an email stating that she would begin the research immediately and check in by the end of the week. A month later, I've heard nothing - no status updates, no work product.
I then write her an email on a Tuesday checking in to ask for a status update and to request that she have the project completed within the next 10 days. She writes back that she'll have it to me by the end of the current week. End of the week arrives, nothing.
Tuesday of the following week, she emails me to she had a multi-day emergency the previous week but that she would get it to me the following morning. She did not. She also did not send me any notice that she would be delayed by the emergency.
A few days after that, I emailed her to terminate my engagement with her and asked for a refund. Ignoring my email, she sent me the work product for the project soon thereafter.
If you're looking for a responsible, responsive attorney who will complete work in a timely manner, I strongly recommend that you look elsewhere. Caitlin exhibited a clear pattern of excuse making throughout the engagement that I would have never tolerated from any of my own employees. I suspect that if I hadn't followed up the project would have never been completed.
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01 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
In my opinion Bill Keeler is one of the most evil men I have ever encountered in my entire life. I think that he is arrogant, selfish, inconsiderate, incompetent, and will do just about anything for money. I caught him lying to me on three occasions. He never kept any promise he made to me. He hunted me down like I was a wild animal, defamed my character and forced me against my will to testify in a civil case that had absolutely nothing to do with me and he knew it.
The civil case was all because someone at his law firm had written a living trust incorrectly and did not list and give money to anyone who might contest the trust. Because of that when their client died, someone previously listed on another living trust contested the trust. Everyone knows or should know that you have to list anyone on a trust who might contest the trust and give them $1 which shows you considered them and didn't want them to get any money. Any competent attorney would have listed any and all people listed on previous trusts and given them a $1. This is standard practice in the industry. Yet Bill Keeler's law firm did not do that. And one of the people listed in a previous trust contested the trust. Surprise, surprise. NOT The case couldn't be thrown out because he wasn't listed on the trust that Bill Keeler's law firm had written. So instead of owning up to the fact that they had written the living trust incorrectly, he decided to supeona anyone who might correct his mistake. A good person doesn't force other people against their will to correct their mistake. A good person corrects their own mistakes.
I was one of the people subpoenaed on their fishing expedition to correct their mistake. However, Bill told me excruciating details about the case. Attorneys are not allowed to tell details to a witness because it might sway their testimony. But Bill did exactly that to me. In my opinion he was trying to get me to lie under oath.
He also sent a process server to go to all my neighbors and tell them that I was being served papers. That process server hunted me down for over a month. I work a lot so I was never home when she tried to serve me. That gave me many sleepless nights during that month because all my neighbors were coming up to me telling me that someone was trying to serve me papers. I knew that I had done nothing wrong to get someone to serve me papers. He had never sent me a letter in the mail to tell me what was going on in advance. His first effort without giving me a chance to volunteer to testify was to serve me papers to get me to testify against my will. Again it is extremely rare for a person to be supeonaed in a civil case. Yet, because Bill, in my opinion, has no morals, it didn't bother him that he had made my life hell by defaming my character to all my neighbors.
When he finally got a hold of me, I figured out right away he wasn't owning up to the fact that they had made a mistake. And they wanted me to correct their mistake. I was so furious when I found the truth about why the process server had defamed my character for over a month.. To make matters worse, he and one of his staff threatened to throw me in jail if I didn't do exactly what they wanted. Knowing they would be throwing a completely innocent person in jail didn't bother Bill and his staff one bit. In my opinion, the person who should be thrown in jail is Bill and his staff. In my opinions they are criminals.
I sent Bill two certified letters telling them not to contact me and I sent over 50 emails telling them not to contact me. And the next day Bill would always contact me out of complete disrespect, arrogance and selfishness. I couldn't sleep for four months over a case that was 100% caused by Bill Keeler's law firm's incompetence, in my opinion. Now you know why I think Bill Keeler is one of the most evil men I have ever encountered.
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07 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Keeler told us we would not be liable for anything but our own attorneys fees but infact he joined us to a petition that held us responsible for over 100 grand of all the other partys fees. He filed responses we never agreed to or even signed just to rack up more charges. Mr. Keeler was all about the money rather then having a close bond with his clients or even standing up and showing compassion for a deceased individual who deserved justice! NOT TRUSTWORTHY! I do NOT reccomend and would NOT ever use again! Please research thoroughly before you just think because of his age and how long he has been practicing law he must be good at what he does.
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11 Mar, 2016 by Wendy
DO NOT HIRE ERIN KEELER (RICKARDS) AS YOUR DIVORCE ATTORNEY.
Erin Rickards failed me in every way that a divorce attorney could fail. She failed to give me good advice. She failed to critique every level of the valuations done of shared assets. She failed to ensure that premarital assets were attributed to me. She failed to account for money that could have and should have been deducted from the equity of assets. She failed to go after my ex when we really had him with his lying and concealing of assets. She failed me. I trusted her and thought she knew what she was doing. But she did not. She had barely been out of school three years when taking my case she had NO business being my divorce attorney. She made mistake after mistake and failed to protect me from total financial ruin.
The results of Erin Rickards failure towards her client is that I am about to go into bankruptcy because of the insurmountable debt that I have incurred because of the huge divorce judgement against myself. I owe more on my divorce judgement today then I did in 2010 because at 9% interest I can barely make the interest payment each month. Furthermore, the emotional and physical stress that I have suffered since my divorce trying to run the business that I unhappily own and be a single mother and pay my ex-husband every extra cent I have has had a terrible toll on my physical health to the point that I can no longer even work in the restaurant as I am physically unable.
Please take my advice and do not use her if you want to come out on top on your case.
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What a Trusts Lawyer Can Do for You
A trusts lawyer specializes in creating and managing trusts, which are legal entities that allow individuals to transfer assets to beneficiaries while maintaining control over how and when those assets are distributed. Trusts are used for estate planning, asset protection, tax planning, and ensuring the financial security of loved ones. Trusts lawyers help clients choose the right type of trust for their needs, draft trust documents, and advise on the administration and management of trusts.
Whether you're planning to pass on your assets to your heirs, protect your wealth from creditors, or provide for a disabled family member, a trusts lawyer can help you establish a trust that meets your financial and personal goals.
When Should I Hire a Trusts Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a trusts lawyer in various situations, particularly when you're planning for the future distribution of your assets or protecting your wealth. Common reasons to hire a trusts lawyer include:
- Estate planning: If you want to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, a lawyer can help you create a revocable or irrevocable trust to avoid probate and provide for your heirs.
- Asset protection: If you want to protect your assets from creditors, lawsuits, or potential future liabilities, a lawyer can help you establish a trust to shield your wealth.
- Special needs planning: If you have a disabled family member, a lawyer can create a special needs trust to provide for their care without affecting their eligibility for government benefits.
- Tax planning: If you're looking to minimize estate taxes or manage tax liabilities, a lawyer can help you create tax-advantageous trusts, such as a credit shelter trust or charitable remainder trust.
- Charitable giving: If you want to leave a legacy through charitable donations, a lawyer can help you set up a charitable trust to ensure your donations are managed according to your wishes.
- Business succession planning: If you own a business and want to ensure a smooth transition of ownership, a lawyer can help you establish a trust to pass the business on to your heirs or chosen successors.
Hiring a trusts lawyer early in the estate planning process ensures that your assets are protected and your wishes are clearly documented, reducing the chances of disputes after your death.
What Does a Trusts Lawyer Do?
A trusts lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help individuals create, manage, and administer trusts. Their responsibilities often include:
- Drafting trust documents: Preparing the legal documents needed to create the trust, ensuring it is tailored to your specific goals and complies with state and federal laws.
- Choosing the right type of trust: Assisting clients in selecting the most appropriate type of trust for their needs, whether it's a revocable trust, irrevocable trust, living trust, or special needs trust.
- Trust administration: Guiding trustees through their legal responsibilities, including managing assets, making distributions to beneficiaries, and filing tax returns.
- Modifying or terminating trusts: Helping modify or terminate trusts if circumstances change, such as changes in tax laws, family situations, or personal preferences.
- Protecting beneficiaries' interests: Structuring trusts to protect the interests of beneficiaries, especially if there are concerns about financial management, disability, or dependency issues.
- Minimizing estate taxes: Assisting clients in structuring their trusts to minimize or avoid estate taxes, ensuring more of the estate passes to beneficiaries.
- Handling disputes: Mediating or representing clients in court if disputes arise among beneficiaries or between trustees and beneficiaries.
How Are Trusts Lawyers Paid?
Trusts lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the trust and the type of legal work involved. Common payment methods include:
- Flat fee: For drafting basic trusts, such as revocable living trusts or special needs trusts, many lawyers charge a flat fee. This can range from $1,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the trust.
- Hourly rate: For more complex trust planning, ongoing trust administration, or resolving disputes, some lawyers charge by the hour. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: For long-term trust administration or complex estate planning cases, some lawyers may require a retainer, an upfront payment that covers ongoing services.
- Contingency fee (rare): In rare cases, particularly in disputes involving the administration of a trust, lawyers may work on a contingency fee basis, getting paid only if they successfully recover funds or resolve a legal dispute in your favor.
Always discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the total cost of services.
How Much Does a Trusts Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a trusts lawyer depends on the complexity of the trust, the lawyer’s experience, and the fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Basic trust creation: For simple trusts, such as revocable living trusts, fees may range from $1,000 to $3,000.
- Complex trust creation: For sophisticated estate plans involving multiple trusts, tax planning strategies, or special needs considerations, legal fees may range from $5,000 to $10,000 or more.
- Trust administration: If you are serving as a trustee and need ongoing legal advice, hourly rates for trust administration can range from $150 to $500 or more.
- Dispute resolution: Costs for litigation or mediation in trust disputes may range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case.
Be sure to get a detailed cost estimate from your lawyer during the consultation to ensure the services fit within your budget.
Top Questions to Ask a Trusts Lawyer
Before hiring a trusts lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with creating trusts?
Ensure the lawyer has experience drafting trusts and managing trust administration for clients with similar goals or asset structures. -
What types of trusts do you recommend for my situation?
Ask the lawyer to explain the different types of trusts available and which ones best suit your needs. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify the fee structure and request an estimate of the total cost. -
What are the tax implications of the trust?
Ensure the lawyer can explain how the trust will affect your taxes and strategies to minimize tax liability. -
How long will it take to set up the trust?
Ask for a timeline for creating and finalizing the trust documents. -
Will you handle the trust administration?
If ongoing management is required, inquire whether the lawyer will assist with trust administration or if you'll need a separate trustee. -
Can you help resolve disputes if they arise?
Ask about the lawyer's experience in resolving trust disputes.
How to Check the Credibility of a Trusts Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable trusts lawyer, take the following steps:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and has no disciplinary actions.
- Look for trust law experience: Review their website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in estate planning and trusts.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for feedback on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google.
- Ask for references: Request references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications such as Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS) or memberships in organizations like the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA).
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with a trusts lawyer, bring the following:
- List of assets: Prepare a list of all your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts, and personal property.
- List of beneficiaries: Provide names and contact information of individuals or organizations you want to name as beneficiaries.
- Existing estate planning documents: Bring copies of any existing wills, trusts, or other estate planning documents.
- Financial information: Bring financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant financial documentation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare a list of questions about the trust creation process, fees, and how the trust will protect your assets and beneficiaries.
- Goals for the trust: Clearly outline your objectives, such as asset protection, tax minimization, or provisions for beneficiaries, so the lawyer can tailor the trust to your needs.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation effectively and receive the best possible legal advice for creating and managing your trust.
