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David Talbert Huber
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Experienced and knowledgeable in family law
“David's even and principled representation was able to neutralize the vitriol of opposing counsel while remaining a strong and persuasive advocate on behalf of that 'fair and equitable' outcome.”
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Effective communication and advocacy skills
“David is an effective advocate for his clients whether in settlement or trial.”
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Strong ethics and integrity
“David showed high ethics and throughout the entire process he showed nothing less than being an honorable officer of the court.”
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Compassionate and understanding
“David was so compassionate and understanding, it really helped me through an emotional time when signing documents, filing paperwork, and settling an estate was the last thing I wanted to think about.”
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Tailors approach to client's needs
“David understands that and is able to provide what is appropriately necessary.”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.
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18 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
You should consider David. A friend just now asked me about my divorce lawyer and whether I liked him. It’s indeed been years since I really thought about this exact relationship (divorce in 2017) so I was reminded to review him. I met David at a wedding of some friends in which he was serving as the groom’s best man. I thought it was great that I met him organically. I think I met with a few others but a reference from a friend is worth pure gold to me. I agree with everything all have said below. He always spent good time with me, he has a sense of humor and even though at the time, I could barely crack a smile, it frankly diffused a hell of a lot of tension. He had a clever strategy and though we never discussed it, I think I picked up on his waiting game with my ex-sociopathic con man louse of a husband. I am a get- it - done - NOW- -person as soon as I make up my mind. That’s not gonna serve you best with a sociopathic poor man who has no source of income of his own. David took the long view and looking back now I know it served me well. By the time we waited him out he was willing to take far less than originally “requested”. I was my usual impatient. But in the end, not only did he honor my request to finalize the divorce on a certain specific date (it was meaningful to me and sent a secret sayonara message to my EX), he saved me a lot of money with his tactics.
09 Dec, 2017 by Kevin
As an attorney and former client, I would highly recommend David. He is hard working, dedicated, and empathetic. His knowlede and advice are also delivered with kindness and compassion.
11 Oct, 2016 by William
I have known David Huber almost 20 years, professionally and personally. He was the clear choice to represent my interests when I divorced in 2010. My then wife and I had been married over 30 years and had lived together for eight years prior to that. We had two adult children and a somewhat complicated estate of community and separate properties.
I wanted a fair, equitable and friendly outcome. Unfortunately, my former wife engaged an attorney to represent her interests that was not interested in a fair, equitable or friendly outcome.
David’s even and principled representation was able to neutralize the vitriol of opposing counsel while remaining a strong and persuasive advocate on behalf of that ‘fair and equitable’ outcome. David and I both understood that the problem was not primarily my wife … and after 18 months of discovery (of questionable good faith), David was able to persuade opposing counsel that no assets were being hidden. From that point we were able to proceed to a formal mediation process which resolved in one day.
On both a professional and personal level, David was a superb lawyer and counselor. He was always prepared. He communicated well the different perspectives of each issue before making his recommendation … and then accepted whatever decision I ultimately made. He shielded me effectively against difficult opposing counsel. He advocated for and so allowed a fair and equitable outcome to occur. Friendly even.
My highest recommendation.
09 Jun, 2016 by Ryan
Being an attorney myself, I can tell you that when you find yourself in a divorce proceeding (a.k.a. a dissolution) almost everything is on the line. That's a fact! Your finances, your belongings, your family (especially if you have kids), your mental/physical health (perhaps) and your freedom - all can be affected to some extent by the decisions of the court. In Washington, the court has AMAZING power and very few limitations on what it can do in the interest of its perception of "fairness." Therefore, when you find yourself in a divorce proceeding, the one decision that is of the utmost importance is choosing an exceptional lawyer - David is that attorney.
Back in 2011, unfortunately, my ex-wife and I decided to end our 13-year marriage. David was able to immediately assess the type of approach that would be the most effective and was able to implement that approach competently, compassionately, and expeditiously. Many lawyers don't have that many tools in their respective "tool boxes," so to speak. A lawyer who is of limited mind and ability, can be catastrophic for a client that is going through a divorce. The simple reality is that some dissolutions require a counselor or a mediator, while others may require a warrior; every situation is unique. David understands that and is able to provide what is appropriately necessary.
Because David is very experienced (i.e. a quarter of a century of law practice under his belt) and intelligent (by my standards), he was able to assess the situation and provide the appropriate strategy to yield the most optimal outcome for me. Additionally, while I was going through that very difficult time, he listened to me, provided good advice, and overall I felt that no matter what, he had my back. As an aside, David has a good sense of humor, which was very much appreciated as everything seemed to be doom and gloom at the time.
At the end of the day, if you find yourself in a divorce proceeding, you or your significant other probably made some bad decisions along the way. Don't make one more and go with any other attorney for your family law matter, make a good choice, and hire David Huber as your counselor/attorney.
16 Feb, 2012 by Anonymous
David was very helpful during my divorce. He offered wisdom and experience during the mediation and trial. I certainly recommend him.
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