Reviews

This company was retained to assist someone trying to steal my land. They clearly have a losing case. This firm has delayed every email and settlement offer presented to them. They takes weeks or months to respond to calls and emails if at all. It is clear they are doing this to delay the process to rack fees for their clients. Read all the horrible reviews about this firm online and how they treat their own clients and opposing counsel offering them more than generous settlements. We have 7 attorneys and have never experienced this kind of unprofessionalism. Even our property insirance company and the firm retained said this is the most unprofessional communication ever. All they have to do is agree to a settlement but they delay the process to rack of trial fees and do not communicate with clients or opposing counsel. Read all the horrible reviews before hiring these people.

I retained their services for help with business contracts, and business partner discussions. They were extremely prompt, thorough, and helped me succeed with positive outcomes. I first worked with Imants, then mostly with Phil Neale. Phil was very easy to get a hold of, and constantly updated me on progress. Every time I called in, he either answered the call right away, or called back very shortly afterwards. Highly recommend, and we will retain their services when needed again in the future!

We greatly appreciate the practical and responsive legal support that we receive from Imants and the entire legal team at Holmquist & Gardiner PLLC.

Have been a client of Imants Holmquist for almost 10 years. Worked with quite a few attorneys in the firm over the years. Truly enjoy their client centric culture, can-do attitude, and very efficient work model. My business needs have changed and evolved over time but their well-rounded team is always just a call away.

This firm was referred to me as one of a shortlist who were qualified and adept to helping homeowners regain their property rights when faced with a squatter situation. This is of paramount importance, as Seattle's corrupt so-called eviction "court" is "adjudicated" by pro-tenants-rights advocates and homeowners win only 15% of the time. This sham court pushes out cases for months or years while the homeowners themselves can be left homeless (like we were.) Phil Neale helped us with the necessary paperwork. He was professional, compassionate, understanding and creative. Our case was resolved quickly in an unexpected way and I cannot imagine how it would have happened without their help. We are now back in our own house, homeless no longer. I highly, highly recommend this firm.

Over the past 20 years, we've bought and sold numerous businesses, and each time we've relied on Holmquist and Gardiner to review contracts and ensure we’re fully protected and informed about every detail. Their expertise and guidance have always been spot-on and well worth the investment. For a recent legal issue related to a business sale, Imants once again helped us navigate a potentially stressful situation with professionalism and clear advice. We're incredibly pleased with the outcome. We highly recommend this firm without hesitation.

I was referred to Kelley Duggan by my real estate attorney, John Forderhase at Forderhase Law & Escrow, and I can't thank him enough for the recommendation. I was in the process of purchasing a property from a seller who hadn’t completed the probate process after his mother passed away in 2001. Since John didn’t specialize in probates, he referred me to Kelley at Holmquist & Gardiner. From the very beginning, Kelley was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring. She immediately took action to resolve this complex issue, which involved going back over 20 years to locate the seller's mother's will. It was no easy task, but within a few weeks, she achieved a resolution, and the seller was appointed as the trustee of his mother's estate. Throughout the entire process, Kelley was up front and transparent, and her hard work truly shone through. She dedicated countless hours to research and was always communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. I am certain that without Kelley’s efforts, we would still be running in circles. Thanks to her determination and expertise, the seller, Skip, was able to sell me his house and move on to pursue his dreams of living out the rest of his days in Montana. Kelley, thank you for all your hard work—you made the impossible possible!

Michelle Fze Chong So is an extraordinary lawyer who embodies the passion and tenacity often portrayed in movies and TV shows. Her commitment to delivering justice is inspiring and remarkable, reflecting the true spirit of a legal champion. Her unwavering support and expertise were nothing short of amazing. Winning a case others claimed was hopeless showcased her exceptional skills and immensely impacted our lives. We are profoundly grateful for her ability to turn the tide in our favor when all seemed lost.  She not only our saved our butts, but she also saved us tens of thousands of dollars.  She is a true warrior with superpower legal skills.  Her legal expertise was vital to securing our future.  Her dedication and hard work have made all the difference in our lives. We are forever appreciative and profoundly grateful for all her effort and hard work.

Kelley Duggan was disciplined by the Washington state bar for ETHICS violation, very incompetent attorney

My homophobic landlord allegedly uses this firm, albeit I can't tell if they're legit. I called twice today and two of their 'paralegals' simply hung up on me.

I cannot recommend Phil Neale and his team at Holmquist & Gardiner PLLC highly enough. Recently, they assisted us in a complex legal case which initially seemed quite daunting. Thanks to Phil's exceptional professionalism and unwavering support, what could have been a loss turned into a victory. His proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail were pivotal throughout the process. We felt incredibly supported every step of the way. Phil's dedication and expertise not only brought us peace of mind but also resulted in a favorable outcome. We are extremely fortunate to have had Phil on our side and would confidently recommend his services to anyone in need of legal representation.