Lincoln J. Miller, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bainbridge Island, WA with 12 reviews
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Lincoln J. Miller

4566 Flying Goat Ave NE C120, Bainbridge Island, WA

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Education

1995:
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1992:
University of Missouri, Columbia, BS - Bachelor of Science

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4.7 12 reviews
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Elaine tanner

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21 Apr, 2024
Lincoln is knowledgeable and direct. He answered all my concerns and worked efficiently.
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Erik lelevier

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13 Feb, 2020
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Debrah thompson

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23 Aug, 2017
Mr. Lincoln says on his website that he is much more efficient because he uses email to communicate rather than office visits. It took him days to respond to my first email in which he asked for more information. I sent a second email with the information requested and it took him 3 weeks to respond. His response was to confirm that I didn't need anything further from him. Why would I ask for his help if I didn't need it? A phone call would have been appropriate if he was confused as to why I contacted him in the first place.
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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and understanding of client needs
“I've worked with Lincoln Miller for many years and always find him to be very knowledgable and understanding of what my needs are.”
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Personable and makes clients feel like a priority
“Many years ago another attorney told me that his goal is that I should feel that I am his only client: Lincoln is the only attorney I've used since that makes me feel that way.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness
“Lincoln was very responsive and coordinated information very well with me using both phone and e-mail.”
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
“Mr. Miller has the analytical skills to diagnose problems and devised viable solutions which were demonstrated regarding my case.”
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Able to work well under pressure
“Mr. Miller ability to remain unflustered during frenzied periods such as representing other clients going to court on other matters while continuing working on my case proves his ability to work well under pressure.”
Cons
As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

Publications

2009:
Communique (Kitsap County Medical Society), Lessons From a Turbulent Time
2007:
Law Technology News, Tech Counsel - Toting a Tablet

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