Reviews

Joe Bugni and Peter Moyers did an excellent job for me. They really poured their heart into all of the motions and showed immense attention to the case. They were also available to talk to regularly. I will admit there is a stigma around the term "Public Defenders" but, at least for Joe and Peter (I can't speak for the other attorneys as I didn't work with them) this stigma was strongly defied. Looking back I feel representation was comparable and maybe even exceeded that which could have been acquired with a private attorney. It is evident that this is a passion not just a career. All other staff (office, interns, social workers) had the same quality of service and care as well. If you're in a position where you cannot afford a private attorney you've lucked out here.

Great lawyers who are well respected.

I’m not able to hire Tracey but when I reached out they responded to my inquiry ASAP. Ken listened to my story, answered my questions and was beyond helpful. Tracey called me back with a follow up and gave me wonderful references. It seems like it’s a great firm with prompt and professional service.

This firm is top notch. Our law firm refers them cases without hesitation. Easy 5 star review!

Jessa Nicholson is vile.

Top notch representation!

Nick Gansner defended my son in a homicide case, we couldn't have asked for a better person to help us. He always kept us informed and explained things in a way that was easily understood. He was always available when we needed him whether in person or by phone. Even after the case was closed he has stayed in close contact with our family. He never made us feel like we were just his clients. I would recommend their firm to anyone who asks. The amount of professionalism from everyone we dealt with at the firm was above and beyond.

I have worked with Nicholas Gansner for almost 3 years now on a pretty intense custody and placement case. I live in the state of Washington so I have solely relied on Mr. Gansner to handle business (my son lives in Madison, WI). Not only has he handled business, he has also delivered excellent results. It is because of the dedication of Mr. Gansner and the entire team at Nicholson, Gansner & Otis that I am able to spend a majority of the year with my son in Washington state. I am forever grateful for what they have accomplished for me.

Nick Gansner is the most helpful lawyer I've had. I would recommend Nick and his colleagues over and over again. There is no reason for someone not to feel confident in the work that this firm is doing. Overall professional and successful group of lawyers.

I hired the law offices Nicholson, Gasner & Otis to represent my brother in a criminal matter. I'm writing this review with notes I took at the time of my conversations with the law firm. Also in attendance during the speaker phone conversations where my brother and sister. I was advised by Mr. Otis that the cost for representation was two fold, one cost would cover everything except a jury trial, the second cost would cover any fees that would be incurred and any expert witnesses to testify. I was advised by Mr. Otis that there would be an additional fee if the case went to a jury trial, which was a reasonable expectation. I was quoted a fee which in my opinion was reasonable. I was advised by both Mr. Otis and Mr. Gasner that their law firm had a great deal of experience with the types of charges my brother was being accused of. Mr. Otis reported that he would not go as far as saying their law firm was experts in the field, but did have numerous similar cases. Mr. Gasner arrived and represented my brother during the bond hearing, which I would consider a lack luster performance on Mr. Gasner part. During the conversation with Mr. Gasner, my sister and myself, I once again advised Mr. Gasner that any further representation would be the responsibility of my brother, the accused. At no time during the face to face conversation did Mr. Gasner advise that his law firm would need to increase the money required for representation. The following day, after we bonded our brother out of jail, my brother contacted Mr. Gasner by telephone regarding his case. During that conversation, Mr. Gasner advised my brother that he was increasing the cost of representation due to the complexity of his case, and because the new rate was the going rate for those types of charges. The increased cost was a 50% increase from the verbal agreement I thought we had reached. When my brother advised me of this information, I was obviously extremely angry at the 50% increase in cost. I advised my brother that I would locate another attorney that he could utilize for the allegations against him. Eventually my brother did contact and retained another attorney to represent him in his criminal matter. An attorney that my brother felt far more comfortable with, and who by the conversation itself with the attorney, appeared to be far more knowledgeable about the charges against my brother. Prior to my brother retaining another attorney, I attempted to contact Mr. Gasner by telephone in order to see weather or not he would be able to negotiate the cost for representation. My call went to voicemail and I left a message for Mr. Gasner to contact me. Mr. Gasner did not contact me, but had his office manager attempt to contact me on two separate occasions, each call immediately following each other. At no time after that did Mr. Gasner make any attempt to personally contact me. I was hiring Mr. Gasner and I expected him to reach out to me, not his office manager. Mr. Gasner advised that the case was far more complex then originally anticipated. I have issue with Mr. Gasner making such comments when Mr. Gasner had not received any reports, documents, recordings or videos or the like by the prosecution to reach such a conclusion. It was day 2 for Mr. Gasner and no reasonable person could have reached such a conclusion without any facts to support the belief that the case was going to be any more complex then another case. In my opionion it was highly unacceptable and highly unethical for Mr. Gasner to attempt to charge my brother an increased cost for representation by FIFTY PERCENT. It is my opinion that Mr. Gasner should have explained to my brother, that if the case became more complex then anticipated after having received and reviewed discovery from the prosecution, that the cost of representation may increase NOT BEFORE receiving any information as to specifics of the case.

My experience with this firm was quick, fair, and honest. I had a last minute request that was accomodated within the time frame needed, and the abilities of Atty. Gansner in court exceeded my expectations. Needless to say, I achieved the outcome I had hoped with regard to my case. I would recommend Atty. Gansner, or any of his partners for representation, and would undoubtedly utilize them again in the future if needed.

Jessa Nicholson is simply the best attorney anywhere. She's not only a brilliant strategist, but she puts her heart in everything she does. Whether you case is complex or simple, she's on every legal detail and is emotionally supportive. I am a long-time client and I trust this feisty, kind woman with my life.