This is absolutely the best divorce attorney....he's the man to get the job done. His calls are…read moreanswered....went through 2 attorneys before him that did absolutely nothing. This guy got the ball rolling and got the divorce finalized. Highly recommend this guy!

Well, after having to fire my first lawyer in my divorce case Forrest was a breath of fresh air…read more He was easy to talk with and he gets the job done. He also has a top notch assistant too and that also make the whole experience a little better. Divorces are a horrible thing to go through. It was very helpful to have Forrest on my side smoothing the waters as much as he could. My only complaint was the cost but I'm sure there is no such thing as a discount lawyer and as most things go, you get what you pay for.

So the only reason I gave her 2 stars instead of 1 is because she really helped me out. My ex wife…read morehired Vini for our divorce. I'm sure my ex could have gotten what she wanted from the divorce had it not been for Ms. Samuel. She conceded to most of our arguments the day before trial and stumbled through court only for me to get everything that I wanted from the beginning. So in conclusion, hire Ms. Samuel if you want to throw away your money and loose horribly in your divorce case. Or just recommend your future Ex to hire her, you'll be glad they did.

Vini Samuel has been our families attorney for many years and we have found her to be an…read moreextraordinarily dedicated and caring professional. Besides being very ethical and compassionate she is a community leader and a respected member of our local and state bar association.

update to the review I left two years ago.....would you believe it, Jacobsen still hasnt completed…read morethe probate and still hasn't made any further contact or responded to myself or the remaining living beneficiaries. Seems pretty off that a person dies 5-years 5-months & 8 days ago and owed nobody a think at the time of their death but somehow the probate is still be open with zero action from the attorney assigned as the personal representative (Ryan Jacobsen) or any indication of forward movement whatsoever towards the probate being completed! Please take my warning and beware that Jacobsen may act professional & caring while you're alive and paying him to create documents for you, but from what our family has experienced, he and his staff will become completely Uncontactable, unavailable/inactive and/or completely missing in action once the beneficiaries left behind are expect him to do the work you paid him to do on your behalf after you're dead!

My mother needed paperwork drawn up for estate and power of attorney purposes. We were worried…read morethat it would be a confusing and complex process, not to mention emotionally difficult. But Ryan and his staff were so reassuring to work with! He spoke in a kind and nurturing way, explaining things simply and clearly. He asked all the right questions to make sure Mom's goals would be carried through just the way she wants, even when she didn't know what kinds of documents she would need. Her paperwork was completed in a timely manner, and it really felt like everyone at his office went above and beyond for her. Because of how well this process went, my husband and I will soon be seeing Ryan Jacobsen to get our own paperwork in order. It feels good knowing he has our back. I can't recommend him highly enough! Thank you so much, Ryan and co!

Hugh McGavick was exactly who I needed for my case. I had an employment related legal situation,…read morewhere my employer changed what we had originally agreed to for my retention. Originally, a bonus for my retention through a specific date was agreed to. Upon my last day, they sent a separation agreement that did not include this bonus, and even included wording that if I sign the separation agreement, I would be waiving all claims, obligations, etc. with the company, and it even specifically included bonuses. I obviously was concerned about this, but the company refused to amend the agreement to include the bonus they had already agreed to, and told me they would pay it out after I signed the agreement... an agreement that made them not legally liable to do so. I've never needed legal aid before, so I had no idea where to start, but I was able to find Avvo, which led me to Hugh. After I contacted him, explained the situation, and paid for his services, he went after the company quickly. He made sure to gather from me all the information he needed, and presented the facts to the company in an organized and clear way within one day of payment. , Hugh also cited the laws and governing bodies for Washington they were potentially violating. As I am someone who knows nothing about this sort of thing, it really was helpful to know how employment and wage laws in Washington applied to me and my case. The company wired the bonus quickly after Hugh's involvement, and Hugh is honest with billable hours as well. He sent me an itemized invoice after our business was concluded, that showed how he spent every moment on our case, and even refunded me part of the balance as I had initially paid for more time than was needed. I couldn't be happier with the help I received from Hugh! He is honest, worked hard for my case, kept the pressure on the company, and made sure I was satisfied with the results before considering his job done.

Hugh is by far the best lawyer I have ever needed to hire. He is not like most attorneys I have…read morecome across as he is honest, does what he says he will and doesn't waste time or do things just to run the bill up. I was so glad I had him on my side. He is a standup guy and I consider him a friend after all he helped me through.

I had zero interest in filing a lawsuit for my hit-and-run auto claim. I thought I would be able…read moreto get a response from the insurance company, get my car and medical bills paid for, and move on. After the insurance company ignored weeks of my daily calls, I called Morgan James, based on a relationship I had made, because they sponsor Big Brothers Big Sisters. (It pays to support kids in the community!) My whole experience there has been professional, helpful, and they settled my claim with more money in my pocket than I even wanted. Tristan is a rock star negotiator and kind listener. Highly recommend if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you need to hire an attorney.

No response at all…read more When one is in trouble and not by one's own hands and a lawyer is the only way one sees a way out of the abuse, one should not expect to be ignored completely. Some are startling to bandy the idea that lawyers, doctors and others are keeping gray-lists to black-lists. *Addendum I was NOT given anything that could help in an emergency situation where doctors are as clueless as the landlord whose cat bit me.

Dear Hilda Pietri, Attorney at Law and Tammy Elliot, Paralegal Professional,…read more I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding legal representation and support you provided during my recent modification of child support hearing. Your empathy, attention to detail, and ownership of my case were truly above reproach, and I am grateful for the hard work and dedication you both demonstrated throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, I was extremely impressed with the level of empathy you showed towards my situation. You took the time to listen to my concerns and understand the unique challenges I was facing, which helped me feel confident that I was in good hands. Your compassionate approach was truly appreciated and helped me feel supported during an extremely difficult time concerning the welfare of my daughters. In addition, Hilda, you attended our initial consultation well prepared, laptop and notepad in hand, also having familiarized yourself with materials that were part of my family court record prior arrival eliminating the need for me really shape the situation--not lost on me I assure you. You were already ahead. Your attention to detail was also remarkable. You left no stone unturned in your initial and subsequent guidance to me in preparation for the hearing. Your thoroughness in case law helped to ensure that all the important details of my case were properly considered. Your ability to present the facts to the judge in a clear and compelling way was impressive and ultimately led to a successful outcome. You ensured that my interests were being well represented. I cannot express how grateful I am for your "over the moon" efforts on my behalf. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you again. Sincerely, S.D. Flagg

I am going through a very complicated and difficult divorce and Jeffrey and Kristen have been very…read moreresponsive, diligent and helpful with my case. During our first court appearance I could tell that Jeffrey was the sharpest Attourney in the room and he thoroughly covered everything that we discussed, that was the moment when I realized I pick the right team to represent me.

Top notch law firm with people who care. Thank you for your help. Mr. Stocker immediately…read moreresponded when other attorneys were difficult to get a hold of and lacked compassion.

I had a very unpleasant, unprofessional, and upsetting experience with Henderson Law Group's…read moreparalegal Lori Zander. I contacted Henderson Law Group because I am seeking to find *local* legal help for assistance with closing a family member's estate and creating a will for myself. Lori Zander returned my call promptly, but was rude and belittling when it turned out I was confused whether or not the estate had gone to probate, seemed to find it suspicious that I was seeking a new law firm in Olympia rather than continuing to work with a high-priced attorney in Seattle even after I explained I had relocated to Thurston County, and in general spoke to me with a tone of superiority and disdain. Apologies that I am not as fluent in the law and legal terms as you, Lori, but that's why I'm seeking assistance! I thanked Lori for all of her "help" and was relieved that she seemed to forget that I was also seeking to create a will. No need to discuss any other legal needs with Henderson Law Group after this unpleasant experience! I'll continue seeking local lawyers who don't treat their potential clients with plain condescension. Two stars only because the receptionist I spoke with was friendly and professional, and Lori Zander did return my call promptly.

Robert Brungardt Associates, As a client for almost 25…read moreyears I can truly state. I would never trust anyone else with with legal follow through when it comes to walking out of the court room. He knows everyone in all walk. His insight and loyalty is honest in an unpredictable system makes him the best man you need next to you to achieve your goal. He works hard and gives respect towards his clients never late or prepared to sing your rights and personal praise. Robert is old school no BS and only promise legally ability's based on client status and dependability . Robert Brungard works with you and respect the process and dance of legal action . If he believes that you need another lawyer it's because he believes each case benifits from specific legal process To be completely honest with that many years practicing law without men like Brungard there would be no security of innocence

In the beginning Mr. Brungardt informed me that the Prosecutors did not have, "a leg to stand on."…read moreFor the first charge he did say there was a chance I would have to take that hit, but he would, "fight like hell," for me, the second charge was much worse, he promised me that there was, "no way in hell," that they could convict of that charge because it didn't meet the guidelines. I was told not to speak at the Trial because he knew his job well, and we would surely beat the charges, he has many years of experience, I trusted him, and I paid him. Mr. Brungardt did not meet with me before the trial to discuss anything, and when the Trial date arrived he didn't even tell my side of the story, much less try to defend me, I wrote him notes during the trial about things that the witnesses were saying that were untrue, he never even questioned them. He made no attempts at telling my story whatsoever, he didn't defend me, he didn't even try. I was found Guilty on both charges. I asked him how do I appeal, his response to me was that I couldn't appeal it. Oh Yeah, WATCH ME! At the very least I will be asking some serious questions to the Powers that be, that give him the power to ruin peoples lives, rather than telling me that he would win my case, he should have said No, and suggest that I go elsewhere, if he wasn't going to even try to perform the duty that he was paid for. Mr. Brungardt was very friendly and likable, as well as being convincing. It really saddens me to have to write this less than stellar review. If you are facing a very serious charge that you don't want on your record then I have to suggest that you look elsewhere for your Legal support. I would have had a better chance if I would have defended myself, or at least demanded to be heard, rather than silenced. Don't trust YOUR FUTURE to someone who doesn't care, and if you must hire someone, please use YOUR VOICE. Learn from my mistake, believe me, it will be with me the rest of my Lifetime.