Reviews

I can't recommend Jack Dekovich enough. He is knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy. What I especially appreciate about Jack is how responsive he is. He helped draft some paperwork for a situation that had a tight turnaround. Jack was there for me and able to come through with what I need in a timely manner. I am incredibly appreciative of him and would absolutely use him again and recommend him to family and friends.

I approached Jack Dekovich during my divorce. I felt that he truly heard my concerns about the process and he was able to offer a clear explanation of what I should expect from the Oregon judicial system and a representing attorney. I would absolutely recommend that anyone unfortunate enough to require family law services get in touch with Jack as the first step toward getting their legal issues resolved.

Jack Dekovich was amazing when he helped me with my will. Quick and professional.

Jack Dekovich prepared my family will shortly after the birth of my daughter. He was so personable and professional. He had it finished in a timely manner and I would highly recommend to anyone.

Jack Dekovich made the divorce process simple and stress-free. I would recommend Jack to anyone looking for positive guidance.

If you're looking for a lawyer that will go above and beyond then look no further that Jack D. for family law cases. He is an amazing lawyer. You give him what he needs and asks for and he will do the best he can to make sure you are completely satisfied with the end result. I wouldn't give it a second thought to hire him again if I ever need another family law lawyer. He is a leader of the pack not cocky about his abilities and can take Charge of that court room without hesitation. I would recommend him to snyona who needs a family law lawyer in a heartbeat. I couldn't be happier with the results he has given me. Thank you Jack you are an amazing person who knows what your doing.

Krista has been a fabulous resource for me during my divorce. She is knowledgeable, approachable and easy to get a hold of. I appreciated her ability to make me feel at ease and the empathy she showed me during a very difficult time. I would absolutely recommend Krista to anyone looking for a reliable attorney who will make you feel like your issue is important! Thanks Krista!

I was put at ease the moment I met Michael. He made an effort to connect with me and understand the unique nature of my case. He was clearly a seasoned expert with issues related to family law. Michael and his assistant were always responsive and I felt as if I was their only client over the course of many months. Further, Michael was incredibly honest and enjoyable to work with. He expertly coached me in my negotiating, giving me confidence and helping me reach my goals without going to court. I also felt assured that if I had to go to court, he would be tenacious in his effort to get the results I cared about. Expensive, but securing my child’s best interest was worth every penny. I would definitely hire him again.

I have been divorced for almost a year at the time I write this. Now that I have had time to reflect, I can honestly say you should not hire this firm. No support, no fight, and at the end they coerced me into filing what was not in my best interest. My attorney was actually upset when I was hesitant to sign the papers at the end due to the fact that she had already given her word to that an agreement had been reached.

I am very grateful and fortunate to have had this firm, and attorney, Michael Hallas, recommended to me and representing me. My experience, though by nature difficult, was made so much easier because of the impressive service and sound legal advice I received. Michael provided excellent and consistently efficient communication in person, in writing and by phone, accompanied by an utmost level of respect, professionalism and sensitivity. I really feel that he tried to save me money, while providing excellent guidance and legal advice along the way. I highly recommend Mr. Hallas and would absolutely trust him and Mckinley Irvin to skillfully handle any future legal matters.

I think this is the first negative review I've ever given on Google, but I trusted these Google reviews to inform my decision to hire McKinley Irvin and I feel like I need to make sure the community is aware of my experience as options are considered. I would like to alert you to two issues that I hope are not experienced by anyone else in the future: 1) Be careful of unnecessarily complex proposals. My solution involved mediators, parenting coordinators, and child counselors that were all supposed to act in concert. This sounded good at the time, but these parties weren't coordinated. My legal team didn't bird-dog these parties' knowledge of the agreement timeframe, ultimately resulting in months lost with my daughter. All of this could have been avoided with a less complicated approach. 2) Watch your billing closely and challenge charges early. Overall I was charged about $12,000 for what I would consider about $5,000 worth of delivered value (this was for a case that didn't go to trial). For example, I was charged over $700 for my lawyer to travel from Portland to Hillsboro (a suburb 20 miles away). I had to contact them several times to review this charge and in the end they didn't wish to revisit it or communicate with me about their decision. Given the lack of follow through referenced in my first point, this was the last straw for me and I cancelled their representation. Good luck! I would strongly encourage you to be represented by a competent 3rd party, but just be on your guard to avoid some of these common pitfalls.

Michael Hallas was my attorney that I hired for my divorce and a difficult child custody case. It was truly a battle. I learned of Michael through online reviews in looking for an upstanding lawyer that I felt would reflect my morals. Michael kept me grounded and helped me to maintain perspective. He helped me to not get angry when the other party would say or do hurtful things. He is witty and genuine. Michael has a gift when talking to opposing counsel, that even when they punch below the belt he always maintained integrity- standing firm yet strong. He is a man of character that you want on your team! I highly recommend Michael Hallas & assure you that you won't be disappointed. #foreverafan