Jeffrey R Caffee, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Renton, WA with 95 reviews
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Jeffrey R Caffee

212 Wells Ave S, Suite A, Renton, WA

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Education

2009:
University of Notre Dame Law School, JD - Juris Doctor
2003:
Saint Leo University, BS - Bachelor of Science

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4.8 95 reviews
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Syed taqi

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21 Nov, 2024
I highly recommend Lizett and her team at Caffee Lawyers. She has been there for me every step of the way trying her best to get me the best possible payout possible. I couldn't recommend her enough, highly personable and knowledgeable.
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Kyle marvich

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08 Nov, 2024
I had a very professional & efficient experience with Caffee handling my rear end collision injury case.
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Krista perez

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08 Nov, 2024
My experience with Lizette, Bibiana & Angela was nothing short of efficient, concise and professional. I appreciate that they were attentive from beginning to finish. This is my second time working with Lizette and I will continue to refer or go to her if I ever need to. Thank you all for your support and expertise, I felt I was able to depend on the team without worry, and everything was done perfectly. Thanks again.
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Pros
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Highly professional, responsive, and attentive legal team
“My experience with Lizette, Bibiana & Angela was nothing short of efficient, concise and professional. I appreciate that they were attentive from beginning to finish.”
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Compassionate and caring service
“Conversations always began with "how are you" which to me is a sign that the group cares.”
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Effective communication and transparency
“I always knew where we were at in the process and what to expect next.”
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Successful case resolution and fair compensation
“They were able to get the maximum settlement amount!”
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Bilingual support
“Lyndsy is fluent in Spanish and stayed in contact with me every step of the way.”
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Disappointing service and lack of follow-through
“Don't even bother with these people. I spoke with the receptionist at the office who informed me that she would receive my information and I would receive a call back within 48 hours. I gave her the info., I then waited and waited, but I simply never even received a callback.”
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Perceived lack of effort and subpar performance
“If you have any serious injuries like mine, (TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury) do not hire this lawyer or his firm for representation. I spent a little over a year in rehabilitation just for him to pass my case off to two different lawyers, one of which who didn't inform me of important developments like I asked.”

Publications

2014:
VSSF, Common Mistakes Made in Wills - Not Having a Will
2014:
VSSF, Common Mistakes Made in Wills - Naming a Couple to Serve as Co-Guardians
2013:
VSSF, Injured in a Car Accident....What do I do?
2012:
VSSF, In Dog We Trust
2012:
VSSF, DIY Wills save money today, but are costly in the future
2012:
The Olympian, Thurston man sues, says items seized at home weren't stolen
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