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

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.

Most people heavily slant their ratings of attorneys for divorce and custody cases based on…read moreemotions tied to the outcome. Well, I was unhappy with the outcome of my case, but I am still giving a very strong endorsement to my attorney, Mr. Yale Lewis. He always kept me informed, solicited my feedback and explained what he was going to do and why. His rational was always sound. He found a creative path forward during adequate cause that worked well. During the trial itself, he did a remarkable job of representing the situation as it happened and tying it to the law. He was able to point to the many holes in the opposing side's portrayal of the situation. Before the judge's verdict, I was very hopeful of the outcome. But as is often the case, the judge is the wildcard and brings in their own biases and interpretations of the law and weighs each piece of admitted evidence accordingly, often trying not to upset the apple cart. It is disappointing but understandable that they try to find every reason to keep the status quo. So what did I like about Yale that wasn't mentioned above? Honesty, integrity, directness, he invested in understanding my case, and was far more knowledgeable about my family dynamics then my previous attorney. Yale was unafraid to give me honest opinions to determine my path going forward. Yale built a good case and he presented it well, and that is the best I could hope for. My apologies to Yelp that I cut and paste this from my Google review a few minutes ago. The message is the same.

Attempted to set up a meeting with Mr. Lewis and was told by his paralegal he would call me back…read morewith a time. A month later and no call to schedule anything. Unprofessional to say the least.

Very Disappointed!!!! Going through a divorce is not easy…read moreand you expect to have a support from your lawyer. My lawyer Allen Dermody just went out on medical leave and guess what???? I found this out only after he left for medical leaving and I was totally abandoned by this firm! I paid 10k for my process that is still with them , but Chad and Les that should be taking care of my case, just don't care!!! If they are going to charge $300 per hour to ready and charge all the emails that I am sending asking to please reply to answer my questions, and also the numerous phone calls that Ieft with VM.... it will be terrible. They just want your money because you have 0 help. No sympathy from them. The reception woman called Sabrina is just too rude! I told it was an emergency and to her ask Les for the 2 time to make sure he calls me, and she told me that he has a client and would return my call maybe in 24hrs! THIS WAS AN EMERGENCY!!!! And if it was going to count 24 hours for a reply, I was in advantage, because I sent an email to Les with questions a week ago and NOTHING!!! They have my 10k for the deposit, but they are not helping me at all after Allen left and did even had the courtesy to notify me! Also tho this Sabrina! For someone that paid 10k for a service, I am pretty sure I am a client. Run from this place! They are so bad that I can even tell that the attorney from my ex is WAY BETTER!!!!! Run!!!!! Don't waste your money here!

Disappointed. I…read morerecently reached out to Carena McIlwain, an attorney at this firm. The person that took my call shared that Ms. Mcllwain would only have an initial call with me for $100, would need a $5,000 retainer for any follow-up and charge $300 an hour for time beyond the initial consultation. The call was strictly financial focused. My objective for an initial call was to validate if Ms. Mcllwain had the background to meet my needs, was interested in my case and to see if we were compatible. Ms. Mcllwain also reached out to me in a follow-up email stating that she needed to be paid even if we have a "meet and greet". I have worked with multiple attorneys and have never experienced such a money first approach. Other attorneys I have worked with have instilled confidence that they had a fiduciary duty to act for the benefit of their client. I was not under the impression from my initial contact with this firm that this was in their core values.

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.

If you're reading this you're in a tough spot. You need good legal advice and understanding, you…read moredon't need cuddles and lots of empathy. Mr.Hansen is your guy. He actually does listen and he does know what your feelings probably are. I've read some reviews of his that feel like he is somehow harsh-he isn't he is simply listening and giving you outstanding legal understanding and counsel. It's your situation that is harsh not Mr.Hansen. The first call is worth so much, just call him and your understanding will go up by 100% for free. When you perceive his understanding and ability you will retain him as your counsel. Full disclosure: I reconciled with my spouse (hallelujah) so didn't wind up completing the divorce.

My divorce should've been a relatively easy one but it dragged on for over a year. My first…read moreattorney was "too nice" - while it was comforting to have someone understand what I was going through, what I needed was an attorney, not a friend. After several months of high legal fees and no progress while my confidence in my first attorney diminished, I retained Mr. Hansen as my attorney. That was the best decision I made during the divorce process. The other side created unnecessary hurdles, was non-responsive most of the times, and relied on bullying tactics. Mr. Hansen arrived at mediation equipped with all the pertinent documents and paperwork, equipment, and prepared arguments for my case. Mr. Hansen focused on application of the law throughout the process, providing great legal advice that saved me a lot of money and headache. His approach is very direct and matter of fact. He has immense experience and knowledge of family law. My confidence in him never wavered. I highly recommend contacting Mr. Hansen if you are going through a divorce - it'll be worth it. His fees are very fair and he's honest in his dealings which I genuinely appreciated. More importantly, he worked diligently to dissolve the marriage.

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.

I was the victim of parental alienation in a state that is known for automatically siding with the…read moremother. By the time I reached out for a consultation, I was feeling quite hopeless. Robert Miller gave me honest feedback and realistic expectations, making the decision to retain him easy. Throughout my case, everything was handled promptly, thoroughly, and professionally. I was blown away with how well Mr. Miller presented in court at each hearing. He is direct, fact-based, and articulate with an incredible knack for saying the things that need to be said without being derogatory. I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Miller. I realize good facts do more for one's case than the attorney, but I firmly believe I would not come away with what I did had I not been represented by him. He handles everything with a precision that leaves the opposing counsel fumbling and stumbling. - JD P.S. I saw several reviews that pointed out how "little" he does versus how "much" is done by his paralegal. News flash: that's how it works and it's not a bad thing. I would be remiss if I did not mention the fact that his paralegal is an absolute rock star and just as much a part of my success as Mr. Miller.

Don't understand the low stars for this firm…read more Cory Rein is an excellent attorney. He is handling a family member's case. He was referred to us with the recommendation that Cory does not overload himself with cases, he prefers to dig in and get to know his clients cases thoroughly, completely. I have to say that so far--that is exactly what is happening. Cory is incredible, and so is his gifted Paralegal Jill Jenkins (Hi Jill!). Jill is Very responsive. Both of them are very organized. In court, I have never seen an attorney more prepared. He had a binder with tabs to cover any single thing that opposing counsel mentioned, no fumbling or looking for things, no ahhs or umms. He is VERY prepared in court. It's obvious he is totally at home speaking in court, he's a very experienced and effective litigator. No BS, no wasted words, and Cory *completely* out-lawyered opposing counsel at every turn--so far. If you have a case unlikely to settle, Cory is the type of attorney you dream of finding. Thank God we were referred to him, and he agreed to take the case. Cory is our third and last attorney, we have an extremely high-conflict case, and he's managing it with ease, whereas the last one absolutely could not deal, even after being warned. Cory is unrattled, has no problem calling things out, being an aggressive advocate when warranted, firing off a letter in 15 minutes getting action(!), and gently pulling back when it's not in the case's best interest. Jill has a great sense of humor about it all, so refreshing. Jill also writes very powerful Declarations out of "word salad," so gifted. The best part about Cory is he literally takes the Reins (pun intended) and takes action, he plans for all outcomes, and he is not afraid to use the law and courts, none of this "lets not rattle the cage" bs. --Yes, please, I want to rattle the cage, I'm sick of being nice, I'm done *taking it* and I'm ready to dish it out.-- Cory is your man. He is several steps ahead, bringing forward strategies and motions while we are still processing what just happened--Cory is halfway to the next goalpost. He has really really great timing, and so far, has not missed a single trick. ;-) We have an ongoing case so I can't elaborate on specifics.

Corey was hired to get me 50% custody of my kids. Assigned me a guardian up light em and a Date of…read moreSeparation. He Failed to do all of these things and made things much worse. He was the worst thing to happen to ever happen to my family! Corey was unable to stop michael from doing anything. Michael Chin out smarted us at every encounter. Https://chinlegal.com 425-775-5575 Bill E.