I called Northwest Legal to ask about estate planning for my husband and me. We have a simple…read moreestate, no children, thus no major legacy goals around family or a business, but we do expect to have a chunk of remaining assets that will eventually go to charitable organizations. Because we don't have family to step in later, we will need a revocable trust and a professional trustee or fiduciary to manage things if we become incapable or after we pass. I explained the basics at the start of the call. The attorney's tone shifted "immediately" when he heard the word "simple." He launched into a long lecture about how the process "isn't simple," emphasized how much time (8-9 hrs. of meeting - ooh! wow!) and reading we would have to put into the process; we probably wouldn't like his rates and spoke in a way that felt dismissive and condescending - as if I was clueless about the estate planning process or had never worked with attorneys before. I never asked for a simple process; I simply described our estate. My husband and I are already familiar with the steps involved. I tried to redirect the conversation, because he had already clearly dismissed the call by saying, "Let me share more information," but based on the communication so far, I added that it might not be a good fit. Even then, he didn't ask what our actual needs were, and I never even got the chance to explain that we needed a professional trustee or fiduciary. The call ended without any meaningful discussion of services or options. I was shocked and disappointed, especially since he had been recommended by close friends. I left the call feeling talked down to rather than helped. We were genuinely trying to understand whether this firm could support us, but the interaction made it clear this wasn't the right place for respectful, client‑focused communication. He may not have been the right fit for our needs, but the call was handled in a way that felt dismissive and premature, especially since he didn't have enough information about our situation to make that judgment. His loss; we'll be moving on to someone better. Less money in his pocket to go buy a high-end suit! I rarely leave reviews, positive or negative, but felt compelled to share this experience so others know what to expect ...or better yet, know to look elsewhere.

My mother was recently in need of guidance on a possible estate matter. Northwest legal was the…read moresecond law office I reached out to, and the response was immediate. Jinoo and his legal assistant Madie were genuinely incredible from beginning to end! Jinoo was expertly prepared for every meeting we had with him. He made sure that my mother and I understood what was happening every step of the way. Jinoo encouraged my mother to make an educated decision based on the facts. His level of professionalism and interest in the rights and concerns of people inspired tremendous confidence that the final decision made was sound. The honesty and efficiency with which Jinoo and Madi operated made a stressful situation manageable. I appreciate the kindness and support!

I certainly do not recommend utilizing lawyers who cannot return phone calls for basic information…read morein regards to a trust and possible representation. It took a week and a few days for the lawyers to return my phone call. After I called again for follow up, I had to leave a voicemail and was told my phone call would be returned by the end of the day. It's now been two business days and it's not returned. I will call again and conduct my own follow up with the agency as they seem incapable of merely returning phone calls.

From the owner: Experience You Can Trust…read more Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott LLP was founded in 1924 and is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in Oregon. It is a law firm committed to integrity, expertise, personal service, and community enrichment. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies and organizations to family-owned and operated businesses throughout the Northwest, including, but not limited to such diverse industries as wood products and timber, real estate, manufacturing, banking, technology and others. We have a wealth of experience in handling business transactions and litigation cases in Oregon for local, regional, national and even international clients. The clients of Gleaves Swearingen benefit from our ability to satisfy their legal needs through a combination of experience, knowledge, creativity and foresight. Areas of practice include: real estate, commercial litigation, construction litigation, construction law, corporate governance, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, land use & zoning, labor & employment, and corporate compliance.

Worked with Zach on a trust, and all those after-death documents, and he was easy to work with and…read morepatient with all my questions before, during and after the process. We got a really professional looking binder with all documents and electronic copies as well. They made the thing, which is never really very fun, pretty easy overall.

Joel Ford of Strohman Ford Attorneys provided us with an excellent estate planning experience. He…read moreis thorough, professional and clearly explains important concepts. Joel made us feel comfortable and guided us through each step providing valuable advice along the way. I highly recommend meeting with Joel for a consultation.

It took an excessive amount of time for them to respond to my emails requesting representation for…read moremy case. When they finally did, I decided to schedule my appointment after resolving a family emergency. I also got achieved rescheduling my arbitration . I came back from Europe and attempted to schedule consultations today, but they declined my request due to their firm's capacity constraints.

I have a rental property in Eugene that I wanted to sell, however my renters filed a lawsuit…read moreclaiming that because they had occupied the house for 34 years the house is now their property. Alexandra Hilsher is the second attorney that I hired to represent me on the case, and she got more accomplished in the first 2 months then what my previous attorney with another law firm had not done in 20. She vigorously defended me against every attempt by the opposing attorney to get me to concede to my renter's claim. The case went to court and I received a judgement in my favor. Alexandra and Courtney Caimona are both resourceful, easy to work with and kept me updated on the case.

Samantha Bunge was outstanding. She was prepared for the consult and spent the time to help me get…read morethe only outstanding issue with my uncle's estate resolved. I highly recommend this attorney.

From a friend's recommendation I contacted Ms Salbury, in regards to estate planning. This matter…read morewas somewhat complicated because I held joint ownership of a rental property with an ex girlfriend and sole ownership of a rental property. Ms Salbury, listened to my concerns then offered clear directions regarding transfer of ownership and tax implications, regardless of who passes away first.This was structured in a manner that benefits my adult son, to whom my ex has a strong connection A civil conversation occurred with my ex resulting in a win/win agreement. I strongly recommend Ms Salbury for estate planning Neil Penn LMFT

Mr. Tozer is on the opposing side of my case, yet he was kind and personable. I felt absolutely no…read morehostility or anger coming from him. If I ever need an Attorney, I'll choose him!

Mr. Tozer provided a will and a trust for me. He has extensive experience in developing these…read moredocuments and knows about important nuances in developing effective documents. He brought up concerns that I had not considered, yet he also responded to the concerns I had. He 's friendly and competent.

We live in California and just bought a lovely house in Eugene...- which we literally could not…read morehave done without Kelly. She not only educated us on the market and the area, she literally represented us every step of the way. She visited several houses for us and provided us with detailed videos of her walk-through, plus her educated opinion, which made us feel confident enough to purchase a house without ever going to Eugene ourselves until after the deal was done! Kelly was always quick to respond, kind, professional, and willing to patiently answer every one of my questions. I also appreciated that her descriptions of the houses were always objective, unless we asked her for her opinion, in which case she'd always offer her smart and honest input. We are extremely happy with the house and how easy, smooth and enjoyable the whole process was. If you are looking for a realtor in Eugene, go with Kelly. You'll be in the best hands!

Kelly was exactly the partner my husband and I needed on our search for our first home. As amateurs…read morein the real estate world, I always felt like Kelly had our back. She helped us sharpen our critical thinking skills as it related to placing offers and negotiating and she helped us narrow our focus so we ended up with a home that really met our needs and was within our budget. She was straight forward, knowledgeable, a great communicator, and also really funny. I'm so glad we are finished looking for a home but at the same time I also miss perusing them with Kelly! I cannot recommend her enough!