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Chad R Eubanks
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Pros
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Skilled and knowledgeable in family law, with a strong command of the courtroom and legal procedures
“Chad had excellent command of the court room, was well versed in evidentiary issues, and presented a very clear and compelling case.”
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Provides clear communication and sets realistic expectations
“Chad set realistic expectations and explained the process in detail.”
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Responsive and diligent in handling client cases
“Both Chad and Les were extremely responsive to my calls and emails. Chad and his paralegal work diligently to polish my documents and submit them in a timely manner.”
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Dedicated and tenacious in advocating for clients' interests
“He really stuck to his guns, buckled down and got the job done. If you are looking for someone that is willing to do his research then Chad is the right lawyer for you.”
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Compassionate and empathetic during difficult situations
“He was always available when I needed him or was having a panic attack over the stress from the divorce.”
Cons
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Lack of attention to detail and timeliness in some cases
“Chad wasn't detail oriented or particularly strong in front of the courts. His work would come in last minute and would have typos, lack of strategy.”
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Slow responsiveness and communication issues with some clients
“Chad and his paralegal were slow to reply to emails and sometimes never replied at all. I understand that they are very busy, but so am I and I think sometimes they forgot that the case was really about my livelihood and very important to me.”
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Concerns about aggressive representation and advocacy for client's best interests
“He let my ex wife's attorney drive the divorce settlement, choose the mediator, and dictate the terms. As a result, I lost my home, equitable access to my children, my retirement, my savings, my ability to support myself without amassing huge debt.”
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16 Mar, 2024 by Doug
My friend referred me to Chad Eubanks for my divorce. He did her divorce and she spoke highly of him. I was losing sleep and could not work with the stress. My (now) ex-wife wanted half of my two businesses I started years before we were married or I knew her. She also wanted me to see our two kids 4 days a month when I spent more time with them than her during most of our marriage. Chad put me at ease he would not let that happen. We went to court several times and he was the most articulate and prepared attorney in the court room. I got my both my businesses, and our children spend half their time with me. Could not have asked for better representation.
03 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
If Chad had been upfront with me about what to expect from the state of Washington, I could have saved a lot of money. He was hard to get a hold of throughout the whole process and the divorce was dragged out for a year and a half. I would never recommend Chad Eubanks to anyone going through a divorce.
30 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I hired Chad in December 2021, for what I was told was an easy parenting plan modification and to enforce child support from my ex.
It started out okay, Chad told me in our consultation that my case was an easy and straightforward one, although I did warn him that my ex-husband had potential to be extremely combative and so I was a little bit nervous about the process. But I trusted that I had a good lawyer on my side and that there was a light at the end of the tunnel soon. It took a couple months to get the initial draft for the parenting plan. I reviewed it right away and had a couple of minor adjustments that I requested he make. He also needed to be put in touch with my ex to get his financial information to calculate child support. I put them both on an email together with clear instructions on what was needed. Chad did update me, about a month later, that he had the info he needed as well as the new support order and would send it over shortly. This is where Chad slowly began to disappear... Over the course of the next few months, I reached out many times asking what the status was, if there was anything I needed to do, when I could expect to get an update, etc. No response. Then I asked him when I would receive the updated documents, and he responded "These are done, I will have them for you shortly". Okay, I keep waiting. Again, nothing. At one point, I got an automated email that his paralegal had left the firm. After I asked once again for the updated drafts that he had said were done, he replied back that his paralegal had done them and since she left, he needed to do them again. I understand that if your paralegal unexpected left, it could set you back, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt and just... kept waiting. Another several weeks go by, and still no update. Several emails went completely ignored. Eventually, after I expressed my frustration and explicitly explained that this was extremely stressful and that I felt ignored, he replied back that he "sent me the documents months ago". I explained that he sent me the initial documents months ago, but not the revised ones, and that if he DID send them, would he please send them again....and still...nothing.
About 7 months after I initially hired him, I sent an email explaining that my ex was escalating and I needed to get this taken care of, and to PLEASE respond back to at least just let me know what to expect, and I was still met with just vague dismissive answers. Finally, he told me that he needed my income information before he could finalize the support order. Why wasn't this asked for months ago? I had asked several times if there was anything else I needed to do, and this was not even brought up until now, over 7 months later. I sent him the information right away. I also explained, one more time, that dealing with my ex and getting no support was extremely stressful, and to PLEASE put some urgency into this, or at the very least, just keep me updated on where we stand or what to expect. That was one month ago. And I still haven't heard a word from him. He used up my 5k retainer, and nothing was accomplished, 8, almost 9 months later.
I finally just hired a new lawyer. She has already accomplished more in a week than Chad did for me in almost 9 months. I could have had a whole new kid in that amount of time!
I see that Chad has a few great reviews and honestly I don't doubt that he CAN be a decent lawyer who can get stuff done for you..if he wants to. But I also see reviews that sound similar to mine, so apparently I am not the only client he has blown off. For whatever reason, he decides certain clients aren't worth his time. He wasted 9 months of MY time AND my money, for nothing.
You're taking a gamble if you hire Chad. Yeah maybe he'll do a great job for you. Or maybe he'll treat you like a pile of crusty dishes, growing taller crustier and mustier by the day, that he'll flat out ignore for nine stressful months. Thanks for nothing, Chad.
01 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
Chad was very articulate in and out on everything He did. Chad was always looking for ways to help support me through the whole divorce process from consultation, to finalizing the divorce, and following up afterwards. I always felt like Chad was working hard, while knowing what he was doing. If I needed anything Chad, and his support team was always there for me. I feel like Chad really had my back. Chad is Great guy, as well as one of the best attorneys.
28 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Chad did a good job handling my divorce and subsequent motion to modify maintenance. The end result was positive and while not entirely everything I hoped for, I feel that it was a fair compromise in a difficult situation. My only issue was that Chad and his paralegal were slow to reply to emails and sometimes never replied at all. I understand that they are very busy, but so am I and I think sometimes they forgot that the case was really about my livelihood and very important to me.
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