It's easy to find a lawyer. It's hard to find a lawyer who's so good at operations that it makes putting the final documents together for signing look effortless. I've worked with my fair share of lawyers and they are usually disorganized, slow to respond, and nickel and dime you for every word you want changed. I never got that sense with Chris and Sandra, who quickly updated our existing documents, created a trust in a few short weeks, and didn't mind when we rescheduled upteenth times to do the final signings. Super grateful that my daughter will be taken care of if anything happens to my husband and I, and the team at CMS Law Firm for making estate planning seem easy! Highly recommend. read more

We were revising our wills and financial plans. Will Robertson responded quickly and throughout the experience of providing the requested service he was attentive, asked a lot of questions, created thorough and fairly simple explanations. highly recommended. read more

After making contact with several law firms & looking at reviews I selected CMS Law to handle my probate case. I scheduled a free 30 minute call with Suzanne Lieberman and she explained how the probate process would work & what to expect. I liked the flat rate fee for the process vs an hourly rate which is difficult to plan & budget for. The probate process is slow and it will continue for a while, but it has gone smoothly so far. I had no idea what to expect and the team have guided me through the process very efficiently. I highly recommend Suzanne and the entire team at CMS Law. I decided CMS would also handle my estate planning. Again, being able to schedule the 30 minute call with Will Robinson to discuss & the flat rate fee makes it all very streamlined. Will guided me through creating my Living Trust being both efficient & compassionate with the personal decisions that I was making. He answered all my questions and gave great suggestions as I revised and worked my way through the decisions for my estate. He was available to schedule calls & answered emails quickly. It was a pleasure working with him & I highly recommend Will Robinson and CMS Law. read more

CMS diagnosed my case and was able to help me find next steps, many firms I reached replied no service. Really appreciate the guidance, it was so helpful. read more

Chris and his team were very helpful with our estate planning needs and made the entire process effortless.

Chris was great! We shopped around for a few law firms to help us create a will, and at each one we had 10 minutes or less to ask questions before being cut-off. When we spoke with Chris - he stayed on for 30+ minutes, and walked my wife and I through all the details of what type of estate plan we would need to match our needs. Chris is great at explaining abstract topics in an easy way, and we never felt rushed as we asked him multiple questions in that introductory call. At the end of the call we knew CMS Law Firm had our business. Then you come to his pricing model - which again, was unique in the industry but exactly what we needed. All the other firms charged per hour, which can be challenging when you are trying to estimate how much the entire process will cost and whether to proceed. Chris charges a fixed fee based on his understanding of the complexity of your situation, and it really took the pressure off of us throughout the process. I am sure for some clients the hours spent exceeds the fixed price - and for others, the process is faster than expected. But I appreciate Chris putting the customer first with his pricing model, and I am confident it will pay dividends for them in terms of happy clients and positive word-of-mouth. To sum up - I highly recommend CMS Law Firm! read more

I selected CMS for my Estate Planning as they had already received good reviews online. I had started this process previously with Legal Zoom and had never really felt comfortable that I was doing everything that I should be for such an important process. I needed a more professional approach that provided me with confidence in the final product - and I found this with CMS. It was easy, quick and thorough. I would recommend CMS as friendly, professional and thorough! read more

Chris and his team made the process of putting a will together as easy as possible. We've been dreading doing it and forever and are glad to have it checked off our list. Highly recommend this firm, they were very easy to work with. read more

I used CMS to get my will done and it was the best decision I made. They were excellent in communicating with me, answering my questions and the entire process was seamless. I would recommend them without hesitation and am glad that there are honest and responsible lawyers in our community. read more

We shopped around for a while to find a good attorney to help us with our slightly complicated estate planning. CMS was middle of the pack in terms of cost, but miles ahead in competence (at least from our perspective). During the process, we had myriad of questions; CMS provided a clear guidance every step of the way, remaining very professional. We went back and forth several times until we got exactly what we wanted. CMS made the process quite seamless. We are confident that we have set up each scenario to the reasonable level of details. CMS' guidance was very valuable, and we believe made the process much easier then it would have been elsewhere we inquired. read more

Thought I'd be talking to Christopher but got another attorney by the name of Suzanne Lieberman instead. She said they don't do litigation which would be a potential problem for me. Still I appreciate her taking the time to talk to me about my case. read more

CMS provided excellent service. Christopher and Sandra solved our needs quickly and efficiently. They were very patient when we had questions or wanted a few tweaks. They were able to do everything except the signing online. This was way less work for us and our preference (COVID or not). CMS can also notarize so we went to their office for the final signing and notarization without having to find a separate notary. Highly recommend! read more

Chris and team were extremely responsive and provided clear explanations and advice for our estate planning needs. Very easy to schedule meetings. read more

Christopher created a great estate plan for my family. When we first met, he suggested an option that I had already decided I didn't want. Christopher explained the reasons behind his recommendation and then let me choose. I appreciated his factual approach. Plus I realized he was right. I had a lot more questions throughout the process and appreciated that Christopher kept me satisfied. read more

I'm very happy with the services that CMS Law Firm provided. Christopher and his team are very professional and responsive. I will refer you to all my friends and family. Thank You! read more

We are extremely pleased with the work of the CMS Law Firm. We needed to update our trusts after moving to WA. Christopher Small and his staff were competent, timely, and professional. They responded to our emails immediately, answered all our questions, and were reasonably priced. We highly recommend their services! read more

I needed to change my Will and researched attorneys in the greater Kirkland/Bellevue area. After reading many reviews for many attorneys, I chose CMS Law Firm and very happy I did. After a phone conversation with Will Robinson, I received a draft of what we discussed. It was exactly on point with what I wanted. We scheduled an in person appointment to go over the codicil. After a thorough explaination from Will, we signed documents and I was on my way with my documents. Will Robinson was very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. I will definately recommned CMS Law! read more

Mr. Christopher Small helped me with my inquiry even though it was not part of this practice. He provided contact information for other lawyers who were practicing in the area that pertained to my concern. I really appreciate Mr. Small's kindness. read more

After a person close to me had to go through probate due to an unexpected death, I wanted to make sure my family would be taken care of and not have to go through that lengthy and expensive process. CMS was so easy and supportive to work with, answering all of my questions timely and making me extremely comfortable during the whole process. They have a friendly and wonderful team that made the process so easy and stress-free. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

I highly recommend Christopher Small with CMS Law firm. My husband and I were long overdue in creating our wills. Chris and his team were awesome and walked us through the entire process. They were always available via email or phone call, anytime we had questions. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with CMS Law Firm if you need any help with estate planning. read more

I met Christopher back in 2017 after my father passed away. Chris was very understanding and patient with my brother and I as he answered (what I felt like) were hundreds of questions. Our probate process wasn't straight forward as my brother and I didn't have access to my fathers will. Cristopher brain stormed many different options for us and he worked long and hard on our case. We were extremely happy we had Chris as our lawyer and after our probate was finished, I used Chris to write my will. It was important to me that my child wouldn't have to go through the probate process like my brother and I experienced. Having the will recorded and easy to access for my child meant a lot to me. Christopher is a lawyer with a heart- I can't thank him enough! read more

Estate planning was an important step for my husband and I to take and we wanted to make sure to do it right. Christopher was so great to work with! He made everything simple, understandable, and stress-free. We are so glad we were referred to him and will definitely pass his name on. He's honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable but not at all pushy. We're looking forward to continue working with him in the future. read more

I had wonderful experience using this law firm. I had a very specific request that I needed I regard to my estate planning. They executed my request painlessly. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Great law firm! Christopher did a great job as did his paralegal--Sandra Berzina. Highly recommend! 10 Stars!

The process of updating our Will was extremely easy. We filled out our paperwork, the paralegal typed it up, and Chris signed off. Not as complicated as anticipated. read more

Erika & Audrey came through again! I had an additional ticket to deal with (when it rains it pours)! Different jurisdiction, but again, Erika did her magic and took care of my ticket which was dismissed. I have dealt with all types of attorneys in the past, but honestly, Erika has been the best to deal with, just straight up, no surprises. Thanks Erika! I hope I don't have to use your services anymore, but if I do, I know where to go....God Bless ! read more

We used Chris with CMS Law firm to handle our estate planning. We couldnt have been more happy with all his service and thorough attention. I highly recommend CMS! Speed and Efficiency! read more

Chris and all the staff provided professional and excellent service. It was Chris on our initial consultation that advised me of the Special Needs Trust needed in my situation regarding my family member's illness. This nugget of very critical information that I never knew about, jumped started me thinking about what I needed to do to protect my daughter's future, my advance directives, power of attorney, etc. Chris and his staff were exemplary and responded quickly to all my questions. They were so efficient every step of the way and guided me through some complexities right through signing. I would highly recommend Christopher. You will not regret it!! read more

Chris is honest, knowledgeable and fabulous. Estate planning can be a tough subject and this man knows his stuff and how to get you a personalized plan that works best for you and your family. Strongly recommend Chris and CMS law firm! read more

I got a speeding ticket a few months ago driving back from Vancouver B.C. I heard about CMS through a friend (CMS saved him from two tickets). I hired them and went back to my life. A few months past and I got an email today that my ticket was dismissed. Way to go CMS Law Firm! Ease of mind, no court for me, and no insurance premium hike. What more can you ask for? read more

Chris and Hannah are excellent team. They patiently guided us throughout the process of forming our trust and handling other affairs. It can be an intimidating process, but Chris' ability to simplify this complex process helped us make informed decisions with confidence. I'd highly recommend Chris and his team. read more

With the 10% off from mentioning I saw them on Yelp, it only cost about $25 more than paying the speeding ticket. For that money, Kelsey and the folks at CMS did all the work and got my ticket dismissed--preserving my perfect record and low insurance rates! Very professional and prompt service--I recommend them 100%. read more

CMS was recommended by our financial advisor for our estate planning. Chris and his team did a great job of walking us through the process and presenting information that was easy to understand. He helped us look at our estate for the long term in a way that I hadn't considered before. Highly recommend working with CMS Law firm. read more

I second Malai's comments. I had a speeding ticket from Labor Day Weekend (One of the many I'm sure that were issued that weekend). I did some research online and decided on CMS Law Firm. Chris was professional and responsive. My ticket was dismissed, I didn't have to go to court, and my car insurance company is none the wiser. read more

I have enlisted the services of CMS Law Firm more times than I care to admit. Kate is fast, professional, friendly, and keeps me informed every step of the way. Chris is truly the Ticket King! They are the best, and I would tell anyone who is looking for help with traffic violations that they need look no further. My favorite emails ever are the ones from Kate that begin, "I have great news..." read more

I highly recommend www.cmslawfirm.com. They are reasonable, ethical, responsive and effective. I did not have to go to court, my ticket was dismissed and my driving record remains pristine. If you want the job done right, call CMS! read more

Great people and they got me out of my speeding ticket! Yeaaa! I have a heavy foot and even a heavier monster Hummer H2 which is way to easy to spot. Highly recommended! Kate is a sweetheart! Thanks for your help Kate! read more

I have never had to hire a lawyer for anything in my life so I was pretty nervous about the whole process. Chris and his team made this experience go a lot smoother than I had anticipated. They answered all of my questions with promptness, professionalism, and care. I highly recommend this team to help fight for you. read more

Exceptional service and results. This was my first engagement with them and Kate was professional, efficient and the results were exactly as expected. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services. Well done! read more

So glad I found these guys. My previous lawyer decided to take my money and run, so finally I said goodbye to my money and looked for another lawyer. These guys work together like a family. Kate, I freaking love you. She answered me promptly everytime I had a question and kicked ass on getting everything set up in a timely manner. Chris was patient w me while I threw 20 questions at him, and Doug did a great job representing me in court. Kinda expensive, but you get what you pay for, and its way less than a DUI would have cost. Got it dropped to a neg 1. So no classes, no interlock device, just gotta do some comm service (which i like doing anyways) and pay a fine. Thanks Kate, Chris and Doug. You guys are awesome. :) read more