The morning after my case settled, I slept better than I had in almost a year. Taking on a huge…read morecorporation had seemed almost futile, and definitely something I couldn't handle alone. From our first call, Alex had already read everything I'd sent him and thought about it. He walked me through the reality of the situation -- what might work, what was unlikely -- and proposed a strategy. The haze around me started to lift, and I knew I was in safe hands. Throughout, Alex kept me up to date, building trust and explaining the strategy behind every move. When things felt terrifying I could confidently press ahead with this unflappable ally -- whether things looked hopeful or harrowing, he was coolheaded at every turn. Alex didn't just win my case. He gave me my life back. If you're reading this, you're probably where I was -- scared, overwhelmed, and not sure if it's even worth the fight. It is. Call Alex. You're going to be okay.

Alex Higgins cannot be recommended highly enough…read more From the moment you meet and talk with him, there is no doubt that you are working with someone who is intelligent, thoughtful and very skilled as a lawyer. He is highly organized and has an astute attention to detail yet doesn't get so lost in the details that he misses the broader picture. I never expected to find myself in a situation where I would need to find a lawyer. I'm not sure anyone really ever does. As a physician, I had no idea where to start and felt completely out of my element, until I met Alex and we reviewed the case. In our initial discussion, I immediately knew that Alex was someone I could trust. He was respectful and professional but also made it very clear he wasn't going to tell me what I wanted to hear. He was able to explain complicated law in a way that I could understand. During our meetings, it was clear that he was listening and had truly taken the time to understand the details. Never did I feel rushed or dismissed. I felt heard and taken care of like I imagine my patients want to be heard and taken care of. As my case progressed, Alex had the insight and professionalism to recommend that I continue my case with a more specialized firm instead of attempting to keep the work for himself and potentially do a lesser job. Regardless, even with the more specialized firm taking over my case, I continued to go back to Alex time and again with questions and concerns. I felt that his judgement and honesty could not be rivaled and it was comforting knowing Alex was still there. Ultimately, Alex and I decided to bring him back onto my case as co-counsel because I trusted his skill and expertise too much to not have him on the case. No one wants to go through this experience, but I feel incredibly lucky to have found Alex. It is in the rough times that the great people show themselves. Alex is one of the great ones out there.

Dealt with an extremely rude, incompetent, nasty girl named Mandy, Sarah Smith's assistant as well…read moreas Sarah herself, when I asked for a copy of my will you would have thought I asked for their kidneys, never got return calls, had to consistently call them myself, took over a week and they were so 'put out' and rude at the request, but finally agreed and i was told one price and to be ready to pay when I picked up my copy; they didn't have the invoice ready and kept me waiting 30 minutes and then is was wrong. When I questioned the discrepancy, Mandy looked at her wrist (no watch was present) and stated "I've wasted enough time with you"!! you would think an attorneys office would present a friendly, competent office, but they could care less about clients. Stay away from them!

I was Mr. Mullavey's secretary for a time in 1992. Their law office was very behind the times in…read moreterms of technology, so everything was unnecessarily difficult as they insisted on running their office in the dark ages. Mr. Mullavey was focused on the most minute details of his secretary's desk more than his own practice (micromanager). I saw evidence of a long line of former secretaries at that desk, not to mention what other staffers hinted at to me directly about Mr. Mullavey's difficulty holding onto secretaries and how impossible he was to work for. Then he was nice enough to take a few secretaries out for lunch on Administrative Professionals' Day to a nearby Ballard seafood restaurant. I never will forget the FIRST thing that came out of his mouth as he finally started to speak to me as a human and not his drone: "Don't you think you will have a hard time finding a husband at your current weight?" I guess he didn't know I had already been married for 9 years in the past. BTW, I was only 40 pounds overweight at the time, and at 5'9" I carried it pretty well, am a fairly snappy dresser for work and don't have too shabby of a face, and worked out a lot then. Needless to say I didn't work for him much longer. BTW, I've been happily married for a second time for 14 years now. I'm sure there are really nice staff and attorneys who work there, but Mr. Mullavey was a piece of work. I hope they have Microsoft Word by now...

Needed someone to review an employment severance agreement for me and they did so with ease. Quick…read moreand easy online form, returned with pricing, date set, all questions answered in the appointment. 10/10 highly recommend.

Had a consultation with Lisa after she reviewed relevant documents and she gave fantastic counsel…read more Keeping MBE Lisa in my contacts.

This practice offers extremely costly intake consultations ($525/hr) for junior lawyers. I talked…read moreto 3-4 other attorneys who offered me complimentary consultations, 2 of whom told me never to pay for a consultation as it indicates a firm that uses it as part of their business model because they can't drum up enough clients. $525/hr for a consultation is also just an absurd amount when most local employment lawyers are charging $300-350/hr when they actually work on your case.

I don't write reviews - good or bad - very often BUT I had to stop in and say that Ada Wong has…read morealways been so helpful when I consult with her. She is equal parts knowledgeable and tenacious. I recently met Jenna Labourr, who was just as helpful. TRULY A GO-TO LAW FIRM.

My case was nothing short of chaotic. I started with one AP who then quit, leaving me to bounce…read morearound between two other providers who weren't even my official AP. Finally, I got to see a real AP, but then my benefits were denied without any clear reason, only to be approved later. On top of that, I faced employment issues that had me firing off emails like I was in the middle of a war. Throughout this whole ordeal, I can't express enough how grateful I am to Rachel and Caleb for their incredible patience and support. It was a really slow start as they had to gather all the necessary information and analyze it to build a case. But what truly stood out was how Rachel, Caleb, and the entire Emery Reddy team were always there for me, fighting back when I felt completely lost. Thank you, Emery Reddy, and especially Rachel and Caleb--you two are amazing! I can't thank you enough. And just so you know, I wasn't paid to write this review. This is my genuine appreciation for all that you've done.

Failed to provide promised expert advice on a critical issue involving medical visits and Time Loss…read morepayments. Failed to recognize a basic problem with Unemployment vs LNI. Abandoned representation at the moment I really needed it with an irrational and contradictory reasoning. Essentially I was only damaged by this experience and my entire medical file and case was open to this firm which I dont feel comfortable with in hindsight. Whatever good work they did before, I would have been better off without them and feel this is a very suspicious outfit. I will have to complain and possibly more.

Ms. Rose is knowledgeable and smart. She was successful in settling my case quickly and exceeded…read moreexpectations.

I would give this person zero stars if I could. This lawyer never reached out to me with any kind…read moreof offer to refund my $500 deposit!!!! I would never advise anybody to work with Miss Rose. If you decide to do that , you need to be extra specific in your contract as to what her duties will be and over what time frame. If you have an appointment claim, I would still suggest you reach out to anyone other than this Lawyer. Message me internally and i will convince you of my honesty and experience dealing with this person. I went to Stanford Law School. The people I met who became practicing lawyers were amazing. When people told me lawyer jokes, I thought they were crazy and misinformed. Until one day I met Alex Higgins and Patty Rose. I will definitely update his review this week. STAY AWAY. I am really nice and honest. STAY AWAY!

Anthony was recommended by a colleague and he has helped me on a couple of matters, and he did an…read moreexcellent job of representing me and giving me proper legal advice. What I liked most about him involved a small car accident case. Unlike a couple lawyers I consulted with, he didn't try to get me to sign a fee contract right away. He told me that I had plenty of time to file my lawsuit and that I shouldn't necessarily rush to filing a lawsuit until I knew what the extent of my injuries were. The other things I liked about having Anthony as my attorney is that he would explain to me why he was doing certain things and he dedicated a lot of time getting me prepared to do my deposition. I felt like he was primarily focused with helping me get the most for my case, not just trying to get it resolved quickly so he could move on to the next client. I thought his fees were reasonable and he explained his fee agreement to me and told me I could think about it and ask questions of him about it before I signed it. I also liked that he would return my call usually on the same day. Hopefully I won't be in a position to need a lawyer again anytime soon (!!), but its reassuring to know that if I do that I will have one less thing to worry about in terms of getting reliable and high-quality service.

Guy gave me sound man to man advice. Appreciate your time and effort even though a work…read morerelationship couldnt be established. Best of luck to a cool dude!

When the choice for me became quitting my job or ending up in the hospital (or worse), I decided…read morethat I had no choice but to quit. I also decided to appeal the denial from unemployment and sought assistance from the offices of Jill Pugh and her associate attorney, Therese Norton. I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire process as they helped me confidently win my case. Jill and Therese both brought a "we really care" attitude to the table. That meant a lot to me. I hope I don't need an employment attorney again, but if I do, I know right where to go. I would strongly suggest their services to anyone, anytime. They offer free parking - bonus! - and are conveniently located a block from the best hummus I've ever eaten, at the B&O on E. Olive Way. (Incidentally, I would recommend meeting with Therese or Jill and THEN going for some hummus. The garlic level is fabulously incredible.)

Always keeping this Attorney's name and number handy. Specializes in Labor Law and has done…read moreexcellent work for a friend of mine.

Working with Jeff at HKM was one of the best decisions I could have made!! From day one, he made me…read morefeel like my story mattered. He listened with empathy, walked me through every step of the process, and made sure I understood exactly what was happening at all times during my case. I'm grateful for his support, expertise, and dedication. He made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable, and honestly empowering. I can't recommend Jeff, his paralegal Val, and the HKM team enough!!

Started a case well over a year ago. FINALLY got an email…read moreand was told all the can get is a very low amount. I'm talking VERY low!!! Well papers were sign after this long wait and here we are 2 weeks later and no check hell I can't even get a phone call back from anyone. I do NOT recommend using this company! I have called daily and no one can or will return my calls and I'm sure they are not that busy. Yes find someone else that is competent

I would choose friendly, Ballard-based Ivy Law Group any day over higher priced, slick, larger…read morefirms. They handled my complicated and stressful divorce with skill, dedication, and compassion. I plan on returning to Ivy Law Group for estate planning and any other legal matter that may arise.

I just spent about 15 minutes on a free consultation to ask questions about modifying my child…read moresupport order for post-secondary support. Ruth answered every single question I had with patience and understanding. Clearly, she is very experienced and exceptionally articulate in handing these sensitive types of cases. It was a wonderful consultation - I can't believe I'm writing this about a conversation like this. I can't recommend this firm highly enough. I won't go anywhere else!