I highly recommend Eric McDonald/Compass Legal…read more I came to Eric Mcdonald during a stressful, overwhelming, and confusing situation. He immediately provided clarity and confidence. His knowledge of the law, professionalism, and clear guidance made the entire process manageable from start to finish. Eric protected my rights, held the other party fully accountable, and successfully secured a court order requiring reimbursement of my attorney's fees. His attention to detail and strategic approach truly made a difference in my case. His staff was also exceptional! They were very knowledgeable, kind, and professional, with consistently prompt responses.

The family law portion of this firm is very expensive and they do not stand up for the rights of…read moretheir client in anything more than a minimal, basic way. I felt under represented and disregarded when it came to my rights in a divorce. I ended up paying nearly 3X what I was originally quoted only to walk away with absolutely nothing in a community property state. I do not recommend this firm to anyone for family law.

In September 2022, I hired Steven J Fields to represent me in a difficult divorce. His hourly rate…read morewas $600 per hour, and the consultation fee is $600 per hour. I placed my trust in him and his paralegal. I began to wonder if I should in November 2022. In our first hearing - he did not file for child support properly; The Commissioner pointed it out. Steve told me later that he had always done it that way. Implying the commissioner was wrong. So, I asked when he would file again. Keep in mind. He knew my wife had left the family, I was working and raising 3 kids by myself. She was providing zero help. His response? 'you can't just file a motion for child support, it takes time and money.' Then later he told me that the reason he didn't file the initial motion correctly is that I was in a hurry, and he was trying to help me. So, our motion hearing March 2, 2023. Opposing counsel pointed out that Steve had not filed my financial declaration. Steve insisted that he had, that he had a receipt. But lo and behold, they were filled March 8th - 6 days after the hearing!!!! The hearing on March 22, 2023, did lead to an order for child support by my wife. There were several mistakes. He did not like being called out on them. In fact, when I asked why he had a hearing with my wife's lawyer to reschedule the trial he told me I was a difficult client. That his paralegal had asked him several times to fire me because I caused too much stress. When I was given my files - other client's information was mixed throughout. I am letting them know. When I asked for copies of emails Mr. Fields sent opposing counsel as I am now Pro Se (after Steve knew I was out of money he withdrew as my lawyer.) he told me he owns them - and would not provide them to me. I was billed over $30,000 by Mr. Fields and we had not gotten to mediation! I had asked him how much he felt I would need to have available to get through trial. I asked his paralegal several times for him to call me. I never received a response. Oh - my wife was directed to provide release of records. Steve and his paralegal decided to draft them. One big mistake - they had an incorrect birthdate, so I was charged several hundred dollars for records that came back with nothing. He told me that the birthdate issue was my wife's lawyers. No Steve - you included the originals with the wrong birthdate sent by your paralegal. I have them with your paralegals handwriting! There is so much more, and I am preparing a filing with the Washington State Bar Association. He knows. He didn't seem to care. Someone wrote that anyone looking should look elsewhere. I wish now that I had. Steve and his paralegal did a terrible job representing me and my children and he gave me the records to prove it. Steve did not prepare me for what to expect - wife filed for reconsideration and Steve was indignant when I asked him to explain if she could do that. Same when she filed a counter motion against my motion for child support. I never felt that he communicated with me as to what to expect.

I'm 20+ years into a career that has touched nearly every area of finance, real estate and…read moreauditing. I have worked with many attorneys both on personal matters and on behalf of my clients. Steve is the best, most knowledgeable attorney with whom I have ever worked and it's not even a close comparison. His logical reasoning was on point, his answers to questions were concise and helpful. I appreciated his efficient and effective work after he carefully listened to me and then reviewed the thousands of pages/documents in my case. He, and his paralegal Tasha, quite literally "saved the day". I could not have picked a better attorney and I was so thankful to have them represent me. I am in their debt forever.

Our family has worked with Brandon Miller on several occasions over the years. In every case, he…read morehas gone above and beyond to get excellent results. What truly sets him apart is not just his legal expertise, but his compassion and genuine care for his clients. He takes the time to listen, explain every step, and make sure you feel supported throughout the process. It's rare to find someone who is not only an outstanding attorney but also an incredible human being. We're so grateful for everything he's done for our family and can't recommend him highly enough.

I was looking for some insight on a situation that I had and. didn't know where to call first. I…read morestarted to look for a lawyer on google and Mr. Miller was one of the names that had popped up. I called and right away he communicated back to me. We had set up an appointment to do a consultation. Upon meeting him, he was very professional and kind. He was also very informative about the situation I had and gave me some insight. Overall I would deficiently recommend him to anyone. Even just a consultation, he made me sure I understood what was going on and recommended to me, from a professional level, what would help benefit the situation. Made me feel like family as well. Highly recommended to anyone.

I consulted Nidal Dirini at Helsell Fetterman for a WLAD discrimination case against a state…read moreagency. While the firm did waive the consultation fee after I explained my financial situation, I had concerns about the contingency agreement and the process overall: Fee Structure: The contract required me to pay 33-45% of the total recovery, including any court-awarded attorney fees. At the time, I didn't realize that under WLAD, defendants are supposed to pay attorney fees separately from damages. After my consultation, I did my own research and learned this is known as "double-dipping," which can significantly reduce a client's net recovery. Case Valuation: During our conversation, Nidal told me he did not see my claim reaching six figures. He seemed to undervalue the potential of my case, which prompted me to do more research on my own. Later, I discovered published cases like Snell v. DSHS, where plaintiffs in similar or even weaker positions received much larger verdicts. Contract Terms: I found the firm was not flexible on contract terms related to medical liens, termination penalties, or interest rates-terms I now know are important for client protection. Second Opinion: Weeks/months later after our discussion, I requested to speak with another attorney at the firm who specialized in employment law. I did not receive a response, which left me feeling unsupported. For anyone considering this firm: Make sure you understand how court-awarded attorney fees will be handled in your case. Do your own research on case values and contract terms. Be aware that you may not get a second opinion if you disagree with the initial assessment. I only give 1-star or 5-star reviews-pass or fail. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this firm for WLAD discrimination cases.

This review is for Scott Johnson at Helsell Fetterman LLP…read more Scott has represented our transportation company for over ten years. Scott He has negotiated company purchase agreements/buy-outs, assisted us with real estate matters and handled our environmental concerns. Scott is our go-to person whenever we have a legal issue to solve. Scott is one of a kind. He is very skilled in the law, measured and deliberate. He only renders an opinion after consideration and a lot of detail-oriented thoughtful work/research. He is super-efficient and extremely generous when it comes to billing. He can relate to all different kinds of people and explains concepts and concerns patiently and honestly. Scott has saved our transportation company hundreds of thousands of dollars. His judgement and advice have been time- tested and proven to be 100% correct. Scott sometimes declines legal work we offer him when it is outside his area of expertise/comfort zone. Luckily, his referrals have proven to be great, resulting in additional successful outcomes.

Nathan is a very good attorney that is also compassionate and realistic. He will advise you in a…read moremanner that is in your best interest. And Liz makes sure everything happens as it should..

This attorney is a class act thief. Hired them on a contingency basis to represent me for a car…read moreaccident injury and low and behold they dropped me as a client d sent me a bill for 4400 bucks. Poor communication took over 7 months to even do anything with. Never wrote a demand letter didn't do anything. I got robbed precious time out of my case and made to look like a fool. Do not hire these scammers as they will get along your case bill you for services that are not really true as they didn't do the work. Also the contingency is a complete and utmost scam. This attorney should be called Scammers Law group and I will be reporting these bad ethics to the Washington legal bar.

The service was great! I got the help I needed. I had an issue with my landlord, so in explains the…read moresituation and they got it handled in less then a week. Thanks again! Mike K.

I recently required the assistance of a qualified attorney in a gun rights restoration case. I did…read moreseveral days of research and made several calls to various attorneys and firms regarding their area of specialties and their rates ( Flat fee vs hourly) Mr. Ulman had specific experience in this area and others as well and presented me with a FLAT FEE for the service that was nearly half what I was being quoted by other firms who explained to me that they were "larger and more qualified". I decided to go with Mr. Ulman and I can very gladly say I made the correct choice. Mr. Ulman was outstanding in the customer service category ( 5 Stars). The legal process was started immediately and I was kept apprised of every step along the way. A process I was told by the other firms could take up to 2 months to complete took him 3 weeks to close with the courts and this was all during the Covid shutdown. If I ever require legal assistance again you can bet my money will be on Timberline Legal Services and Mr. Ulman. Cant Say Enough!!!

Upd: after publishing this review, the lawyer started to intimidate me and blocked my wife's email…read more Don't work with this company if you value your time and money. My wife hired him 4 months ago. In these 4 months, the lawyer was constantly delaying (he did not provide any deadlines upfront), answering emails after waiting for a week, and his paralegals were constantly sending us contract drafts with rough legal mistakes. My wife and I agreed on divorce terms and were ready just to sign everything and file papers with the court. And after 4 months of extremely sluggish work, she still doesn't even have an estimate, then the paperwork will be ready. We finally forced him to provide us final version of the contract (after a month of calls and emails), and signed it. But now, instead of filing papers with the court, the lawyer sent her an email with a demand to pay an additional $2.5k in fees just to move forward.

I had a really great experience working with Bo Weintraub, first in getting an uncontested divorce…read moreafter some effort years ago and now preparing my prenuptial agreement. I would not hesitate in the slightest in recommending Bo to anyone in need of a great family lawyer.

Although I did not end up hiring Eric to represent me due to the type of case I have, I was…read moreimpressed with his integrity and forthrightness. I went to him for advice on my family law issue. He really listened, was respectful and he gets it. He gave me some good ideas, and referred me out to other competent attorneys. I have nothing but the utmost respect for attorney Eric Olson. He's a rare gem in the Family Law Community.

Eric did a will and supporting documents for me. He is a sincerely good man who listens well and…read morereally likes his work. That makes one feel comfortable right away. He spotted legal issues and drafted specific language for my situation. His explanations were super clear. He asked for and welcomed input. He was prompt and had documents ready when he promised he would. His price was very reasonable, completely in line with or better than others for the same work. His assistant was very professional and helpful as well. A good experience. And he is a fly fisherman who teaches fly tying. How extraordinary. Go to Eric with confidence.