Reviews

Phil is great because he is very unassuming and low key, which helped to keep me relaxed and focused during a very unsettling time. His rates are reasonable, I dealt with him 99% of the time and not his assistant which made me feel extra confident that we were all on the same page. He is very candid about the reality of divorce and the process, so you know what to expect. Best of all is that when I was ready to throw in the towel on a couple of issues, he wouldn't let me. He was always looking out for my best interest without running up fees (my lawyer bill was about half of what my ex paid for his representation and I was pleased with the outcome).

Phil took my case even though it was such short notice he did. He always kept me informed of what our next steps were at what options we had. Also he was always there to listen to my questions and concerns. I would highly suggest using Phil in any of your family court issues!

Phil handled my divorce several years ago and also the ammendments that were required afterwards when I got full custody of my children. Phil did a great job and I would highly recommend him. I have already recommended him to 2 of my closest friends who were also highly satisfied with Phil's work.

Philip Shucklin picked up my divorce case from another attorney and agreed to the reduced rates that were part of being part of the University of Washington referral system. Before I agreed that Mr Shucklin represented me, I checked on him extensively. In particular, I have a close friend in a high-powered law office in Seattle. Phil was well known to one of the partners in that firm. What I was told was that this attorney had referred Mr Shucklin to a number of friends and clients. Without exception, Mr Shucklin demonstrated outstanding results with everyone of the cases in which he was involved. Mr Shucklin ended up taking on one of the worst possible lawyers imaginable when he agreed to pick up my case. This particular attorney prided herself on being aggressive, abusive and basically rude in every interaction possible. She ordered three sets of interrogatories (each which were hundreds of pages), the latter two which were intended only to be abusive. I am certain that there were times when Phil wanted to abandon this case and would have gladly dropped me like a hot rock. Instead, he remained calmly with my representation and gave me outstanding advice for over a year. Of particular importance, he did not allow himself to become baited into an escalating battle. Mr Shucklin would have gladly taken on much of the hourly billing between himself and his legal assistant, but he allowed me to do the drudgery paper work myself (when possible) and to save myself thousands of dollars; he gave me that choice. In a legal environment where so many many in the legal system are attempting to exploit the emotional pain inherent in divorce for financial gain, Phil Shucklin demonstrates a level of integrity and honesty that is often missing in the field. He could have easily allowed my situation escalate into a prolonged legal battle that would have done great damage to my family. Instead, he conducted himself with great composure, grace and dignity. I shall be forever grateful to him. Most importantly, my children are better off because of him and their lives will be influenced forever in a positive direction. I wish I could talk to people personally about what it means to have a divorce attorney with integrity, but I am aware that this site does not encourage the exchange of personal information. I want to suggest that, regardless of who you choose to retain as your attorney, that you opt for someone like Mr Shucklin who is interested in preserving families rather than making a profit. Dave

Phil is a long standing family friend and my father mentored him in his early law years. His father and mine were law partners in the firm Hoof, Shucklin and Harris in the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle. We would get together for lunch in Pioneer Square back in the days of college and summer jobs downtown. I knew him as a smart, funny, caring and politically active individual. An all-around great friend. It was so wonderful to have him, a friend, handle my divorce a year ago. Granted, I'm a bit biased, but as the previous reviewer said, Phil is very honest and has extreme integrity. It is never about profit but about you. He has the ability to make you feel at ease while going through a painful experience and his sense of humor is an added bonus. He really does care, even if you're not an old friend. (Someone I referred to him can attest to that.) So, if you want someone who gives the legal profession a good name, I would definitely recommend Phil.