I pretty much had an open and shut case of child custody. I had been raising my child since birth,…read moredad had been in and out of her life, not really caring to be a part of it. Then he met someone who wanted a child and BAM... suddenly he wanted custody? A complete narcissist and I needed help. The best she could "possibly" get me was 50/50 split??... Not to mention every time she came to court or mediation she looked like she had just rolled out of bed with smeared mascara and bed head. So embarrassing! Then when he wanted to move out of state with our daughter, Julie could not even fight for her right to stay here... where ALL her family was, to be with the person who raised her. Then when his marraige finally broke up (a year later) this law group couldn't even get me custody back with an abundance of evidence of neglect... do NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Nobody from this law group will fight for you. It is so sad.

Julie Caputo handled a family member's case for about 6 months. The case is still ongoing so I…read morecan't discuss specifics. Julie is best suited for cases that are likely to settle in mediation or arbitration. You can tell by looking at her web site which clearly states they prefer Collaboration, Mediation, and Arbitration and I quote: ..."We reserve the use of litigation - the use of the courts to make decisions for the family - as a last resort for our clients..." I suggest you heed this, it's a warning. Julie sucks in court. She was not prepared, was not organized, and during one short hearing when Julie spoke, my family member counted 33 "umms and ahhhs" as he shrunk in his chair. Bad place to realize you are not represented by an experienced litigator that lights up when it's their turn to speak, becomes a presence, a force to be reckoned with. Julie is none of that. Julie will steer you to get along, don't rattle the cage, to give in, and she does not like the courtroom. We warned Julie we had a very high conflict case that was unlikely to settle. When opposing party pulled stunts, Julie's frustration was always directed at her client, my family member. She gets mad and literally yells at and belittles clients to their face--clients that are already traumatized by the high conflict nature of the relationship they are extricating themself from. It all came crashing down during a phone call between my family member and Julie. After yelling at him and slamming down the phone, she missed the handset cradle--she continued yelling in her office (to her son Nicholas who works for her), thinking she had hung up. "I HATE THIS CASE - XX must be stupid, doesn't care about money" --on and on (can't go into case specifics)-- for 4-5 minutes as family member listened to what Julie and Nicholas *really* thought about him and the case, until she figured out the phone had not hung up. Whoops. I gave one star because Julie does have redeeming qualities. She's just not good in court, nor is she able to handle truly high conflict cases with empathy and grace. To Julie's credit, she writes good letters, but forgets to use spellcheck, or hover over underlines--lots of typos. She also introduced us to 191 restrictions in parenting plans which prior counsel did not know about or mention. She is probably very good at collaboration, mediation and arbitration but we don't know, our case was never headed that way. We have new counsel, a brilliant experienced litigator that comes to court 100% prepared, large and in charge. He is totally unfazed by the high conflict antics of opposing party, to the contrary, he exhibits empathy, and watches for his place to jump in to make it stop. On the last round of motion flurry, while we are still processing what just happened, he is half way to the next goalpost. Incredible. If you need an effective courtroom litigator, keep looking, they are out there. You can check my other reviews.

My attorney Patricia Baugher did an excellent job handling my divorce case. She went above and…read morebeyond, was professional, and made a very difficult process much easier. I highly recommend her. Ruth

Working with Mr. Savage and team was an absolute joy. I needed help creating a formal parenting…read moreplan and establishing boundaries with my teen's biological parent who has proven challenging to communicate with over the last 12+ years. Mr. Savage was able to quickly pick up my case when my former firm/attorney retired from family law. He acted with urgency, making time to review all previous materials and correspondences, to meet with me to understand my goals, and clearly communicated next steps and timeline. It is clear to me that Mr. Savage is very comfortable and knowledgeable when it comes to family law. He was able to catch small things that my previous attorney missed or actions the former firm had taken that were no longer the standard. This keen eye for detail made all the difference in my case and we were able to get a parenting plan in place, despite a lack of cooperation from the respondent, during our first hearing. Mr. Savage was incredibly responsive and even caught an after-hours declaration the respondent emailed hours before the hearing. He notified me right away and advised me of the next probable steps, eliminating concerns I had over the last-minute response. I was also impressed with Mr. Savage's integrity; for example he informed the commissioner of the respondent's declaration despite its untimely arrival and the respondent failing to appear at the hearing. My overall experience was 5 gold stars! Huge thank you to Mr. Savage and team.

I think I might have to write two reviews just to give Jack and his staff 10 stars as five is…read moredefinitely not enough! Jack and his team is the best in the business! From day one when Jack sat me down and started to review my case he was upfront and never sugar coated what could happen in my case. After tremendous amount of anxiety I decided to file divorce. Jack and his team jumped right in and guided me to what needed to be done. Over the course of the 14 months my case took to settle Jack and his team were always their to answer questions, be there for emotional support and fight the good fight. They always kept me well informed and always involved me in every decision while always looking out for my girls and my best interest. The outcome of my case was the best with me receiving full custody of my beautiful daughters and no spousal support. Which is super rare in the state of Washington for a father. From Robyn to Lori to Josh I couldn't feel there is a better team I could of have. In fact to the point I feel like they are family! If you are looking for the best, well Jack Berner and his team is it! Thank you Jack, Josh, Robyn, and Lori! I am eternally grateful to you!

this law firm ate up all of the retainer money and didn't notify when it was used up and I got a…read morebill of over $10,000. It should be called burner law group cause they will burn up your money before you even go to court .. a very scandalous and coldhearted. I don't see how they could live with themselves and you'll get a surprise Bill and not letting you know your retainer was eaten up within the first month and not filed nothing in the courts yet awful business..Should be ashamed of yourself legal thievery at its finest ! So they absolutely took advantage of my situation to the fullest if i knew what i did now i would not of paid them a dime more money

So far I don't seem to be pleased at all with this office. My son had his DUI incident late August…read moreof 2019. He started to realize he was not going to be able to handle things on his own and needed some help and I was in Spain. I made my way home at the end of January 2020. Because of returning to the states I had to get on my own Feet Again so that I can be there for my son. After 5 months I was able to finally find a job and we were able to get on with the court system to work on his problem. And here you have it we have been working on this problem since June of 2020. And every time we go it seems there is another continuance and things are not ready. He's almost finished with his treatment requirements and he's still getting continue for two more months. We just want all of this to be over. The bad communication and the untimely manner has put me into March of 2021. Three more months and it will be a whole year. I don't care if this is low income pro bono or not it's unacceptable.

Aimee was absolutely amazing through my very complicated 3 year divorce. She proved every lie that…read morewas told about me was wrong and in the end I got what I wanted! She is very professional and tells it like it is. I would recommend everyone to her!!!

I recently had a difficult parenting plan and child support issue and was thrilled to have Bob as…read moremy attorney. He was able to work through my complicated case quickly and return favorable results. His assistant is incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent and helpful. Her responses to my phone calls and emails were prompt and often came after hours and her days off. Their dedication to my case was comforting in such a stressful time. My relationship with my son has benefited from their work and expertise. I moved out of state for work and was able to get ample time with my son and child support that was fair and not extravagant even though my income is high. If you are entering a difficult time, as all divorce and child custody/support issues are, Brewe Layman is a great choice. If you want an expert and professional group on your side, Bob comes highly recommended by me. A less favorable outcome would have come from my situation if I did not have them on my side. These are stressful and complicated matters and you want people like them working on your behalf. The fees were fair and certainly not excessive. Attorneys cost money and Bob was worth the cost I paid for his services. My suggestion is to be the one to file in your matter first. Better to be on the offense, rather than defense. Although, Bob is sharp and will defend you competently and powerfully. Best wishes during your difficult time. Thank you again!

In the past 5 years, I have gone through 100's of thousands of dollars on attorneys in attempt to…read moresettle a nasty divorce. Brewe Layman was easily the best firm. They were the most attentive, by far and away the best value, and also without a doubt, they were the most effective. A special thank you to Kelli, Linnea and all of the Brew Layman office for their exceptional work. If I had it to do all over again, I would have called Brewe Layman with my first call over 5 years ago. Thank you for your help in settling this matter and allowing me to move on with my life. I am extremely grateful for your efforts.

Our meeting with An attorney regarding my grandparents estate was not something my family and I…read morewere looking forward to. However nicole and Tracy helped us understand the logistics with empathy and patience. It lifted a burden that had been weighing on us for some time. Everything was taking care of in a timely manner. Any questions we had were answered and explained to us without hesitation or arrogance (which was not the case with a previous attorney) After our experience with Nicole my parents hired Nicole to update their will. I Highly recommend Salish Elder Law.

I was widowed at a young age and totally unprepared for all the legal hoops I had to jump through…read more I wish I knew then what I know now - it's so important to have a plan in place. I recently reached out to Teel & Betts about putting together a will. Nicole took a scary, not-so-comfortable topic and put together a plan for my little family unit. She was awesome! Compassionate, family-focused, and knowledgeable - I highly recommend them!

We used Laura for a very challenging legal issue that involved real estate, custody and parenting…read moreplan issues. She was incredibly compassionate while maintaining just the right amount of professionalism. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again in the future.

Outstanding Legal Representation and Results…read more I truly appreciate the time, effort, and care that Karma and her team invested in my case over the years. My situation was pretty complicated and Karma took my case at a time when I was struggling to find an attorney willing to do so. That decision meant a lot to me and my family, and it made a difficult situation far more manageable knowing I had her support and expertise. I gladly recommend Karma and her firm to others.

What does want in an attorney - typically during a difficult time of one's life. Well whether you…read moreknow it yet or not, you WANT and NEED Karama Zaiki. Karma went far beyond her role as my attorney. She and her team were a steady, clear presence during one of the most difficult periods of my life. When I doubted myself, Karma was there and helped me find my footing again. There were times I had to step back to take care of myself. During those moments, her consistency and support mattered more than I can fully put into words. What I'm walking away with is strength, clarity, and a deeper trust in myself. The incredible Karma Zaike, played a real role in that. I'm genuinely grateful--for your work, your integrity, and the way you showed up for me. I won't miss court, but I will miss your confidence, your honesty, and your strength. Thank you.