Best CPA ever. Thorough, timely, and great advice. Reasonable rates considering you get what you…read morepay for.

I cannot recommend Furin & Co. & I'll explain why. I reached out to them via email to inquire about…read moregetting our taxes done. It was my second year filing jointly with my wife, & we had some property sales, rental income, & more complicated investment portfolios once our lives more or less combined. I wanted to begin to have a professional look at our taxes. After sending an email, I got a response to fill out a basic client questionnaire. Once that was complete, we were scheduled for a face-to-face meeting the next week. No sort of "fee" or cost was described when setting up this initial meeting, the office administrator, Kelsey, simply said to bring the last 2 years' of tax returns, don't hesitate to ask if we had any questions, and that "We look forward to meeting with you & your wife on Monday." I unfortunately had to work, so my wife went alone to the meeting to give them our basic information. She met with Desha Furin in person, & after a basic introduction, talking about backgrounds, the weather, getting to know one another, etc., my wife submitted all of our documents. My wife specifically asked the question as to the cost of preparing our taxes, and Desha said that the price usually ranged around $175 for basic preparation. No invoices were provided, no itemized costs or anything of that nature. We proceeded with Furin's office into the following weeks, & judging by the emails we started to receive, it was obvious that people inside of that office weren't communicating with one another. Specifically, it was communicated at the initial email (& via a follow-up email to Desha, the owner) regarding a condominium we sold. We had used it as our primary residence the 24 mos, & would not need to pay taxes on the sale. My first email stating that was dated March 5th, & I didn't get an email from a representative at Furin again until March 25th, & that email was from another person in the office, "Kristin," who asked if we could provide a HUD statement, as well as our drivers' license numbers, issue & expiration date - all information that had been submitted at our initial meeting. We emailed Kristin back, & on March 27th, she emailed us & said she had received the HUD statement from Desha. Then Kristin asked for a 1099 form from my Roth IRA. Not required. She then responded & said, "OK thanks Chris. I couldn't tell from the paperwork that I had, that it was from the Roth." I'm not exactly receiving a vibe of confidence from their staff at this point, but we continue. On March 28th, Kristin emails yet again & says, "The last subject I need information on was the condo. Here are my questions: I can see the condo was sold in February. Did you receive any rental income prior to that in 2018?" - This was specifically information my wife covered with Desha Furin in their initial meeting. Kristin continues, "Can I get a copy of your mortgage interest statement for 2018 for the condo and any expenses... cleaning/maintenance/insurance?" - This was also information that was packaged together & given to Desha at the initial meeting with her. So now I'm answering questions that have already been answered, on my own time at work, when the staff at Furin isn't talking. - We respond by saying that we had laid all that our for Desha. No itemized maintenance costs prior to selling, and no rental income in 2018. There was rental income in 2017. Noted on our previous tax return. Also all facts communicated to Desha Furin, at our initial meeting. Kristin writes back on March 28th - "I'm not worried about costs of repairs on the condo, because it was a primary residence for you ...I wanted to make sure that you hadn't received any income & I need to record the mortgage interest paid that was reported on your 1098." - All of this information was submitted to Desha at our initial meeting. The fact that we hadn't collected rental income in 2018 has been communicated to all parties at least three times at this point. Fast forward a couple of weeks. We receive our tax return; it's right about where we expect it to be. We get an "invoice" on June 11th. It describes two charges, one for $349 for tax preparation, and another $170 for "professional consultation." When asked on the phone to help explain the charges, Desha says to my wife, "That's fine if you didn't see the value in our meeting, it's only $170, don't pay it, I'll just write it off..." This was never explained or communicated; this meeting was described by them as a "getting to know your client." My wife said they spent about 45 minutes with personal talk, & about 10 about actual taxes. On the phone, my wife tried to ask about the charges & Desha was immediately defensive, passive aggressive, & kept talking over my wife saying "Thank you soooooo much for your feedback." Avoid this firm. Very unprofessional, unorganized, & vague on their "pricing." So, be up front about what you expect to pay, & if you pay to have smalltalk with Desha, expect to pay a premium.

They may be effective for a standard W2 employee. However, as a business owner who thought he was…read morehiring a professional team to help with accounting, I found them to be extremely lacking. They did not ever arrange meetings, nor did they ask questions during the year or offer any tax strategy. Once I informed them that I was switching to a new accountant they became extremely cold. Heather and the front office crew is very nice, but you will never hear from Alex. The two other reviews seem very flattering, so perhaps my experience was simply a 1-off. Hopefully anyone else utilizing their services has a much better experience than we had.

Alex Hall has put together a really strong team. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable…read more Possibly the best business accountants I've ever worked with. Highly recommend.

Mr Beau Robey is a Fabulous Disability Attorney. Success! I…read morehighly recommend. From beginning to end, he made the entire process easy and painless. My only regret is that I didn't go to him sooner. I cannot say enough good things about Mr Robey. I definitely trust and recommend Mr Robey to anyone who needs a Disability Attorney.

I met with this office for help with my Social Security disability appeal, and my experience did…read morenot meet the level of professionalism I expected. I got the newbie attorney with least amount of experience. I won't be citing the name to protect privacy. Before the appointment, the attorney emphasized several times that I needed to arrive exactly at the scheduled time because he had a "tight workload" and another meeting right after mine. I arrived early, but I still ended up waiting about 30 minutes past the appointment time before being seen. I felt disrespected as a potential client, I shouldn't have ignored the terse and judgmental tone in the email of "Yes I am, but I need you here right at1:30, because I have a 2:30 appt, and it can be hard to get everything done in 1 hour". The attorney asked if he could stand during our appointment due to medical reasons he had a standup desk so he couldn't sit down for the one hour since he had the option to stand up after the appointment?? Ifelt disrespected with him, standing up and peering over me when he clearly had the option to be able to be seated. During our conversation, I was told I needed to bring a specific denial letter, even though I asked if the office could request it directly from SSA -- something disability attorneys typically handle. I was told that they would not do that due to their large workload and to avoid "confusion in the professional relationship." I felt pressured to immediately go retrieve the letter after the meeting, which I did. However, when I brought it back, the attorney barely reviewed it and simply said he "might potentially" take the case at a later date. I was also given a fee agreement that included multiple charges for things like photocopying, postage, and faxing, which I would be responsible for whether I won or lost. There was no explanation of confidentiality, client rights, or what the representation process would actually look like -- just financial documents. A disability attorney should NEVER say this to a potential client. What he actually communicated was: * "I'm overwhelmed." * "I can't handle more cases well." * "I'm unwilling to do even basic tasks." * "I expect you to make my job easier or I'll get annoyed." Imagine what he'd do when: * SSA requests more evidence * medical records are delayed * a hearing needs preparation * multiple denials stack up * you need him to respond to the judge If he can't handle ONE denial letter without stressing out, he cannot handle a full disability case. This dynamic only gets worse later. * He makes a mistake blames you * He's disorganized pressures you * He's impatient makes you feel at fault That's not a stable or supportive attorney-client relationship. The attorney is: * impatient * disorganized * overburdened * dismissive * manipulative in tone * unwilling to take on basic tasks * showing you attitude before you even sign You're already dealing with: * symptoms * stress * disability claims * rejections * paperwork * uncertainty A disability lawyer who adds MORE pressure is the opposite of what you need. You are supposed to feel supported, not lectured. There is no "consult" done at the free consult meeting and they are looking to nickle and dime clients. Every good SSDI/SSI attorney has a heavy workload. But a professional one would say: "I can request the letter from SSA. No worries -- that's part of the process." His reaction is exactly why clients fire attorneys. Clients deserve someone who: Is patient Helps gather evidence Does not pressure or blame you Explains things clearly Treats you with respect Has time for your case Makes your life easier, not harder Overall, I felt the communication was abrupt, the expectations placed on me were inconsistent, and the approach added stress rather than support. Based on my experience, I chose not to move forward with representation here. Others may feel differently, but I want to share my honest experience for anyone researching disability attorneys in the area.

What a wonderful experience. Mark Nusz is extremely detailed and very personable. I loved having…read morethe opportunity to work with a small law office that offered direct personalized attention from the lawyer. He handled my needs with timely precision. I would highly recommend Westward Law for any of your estate and financial legal needs.

Handled my case with pure professionalism, did everything and got me a very fair settlement, I…read morecouldn't say enough nice things about Tom and his assistant Kris, they genuinely care and always kept me up to date on my case!

I lived in Bellingham for 20 years, and utilized Nathan's services for the latter 10 of those…read moreyears. Even when I finally moved to Texas, I continued to have him do my business and personal taxes from afar, which was as easy for me as when I sat in his office. It's so important to have a good relationship with the person who knows your most intimate financial details, and not only does Nathan get the job done right, he's also prompt, affordable and a very pleasant person to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Nathan to anyone looking for a new business accountant, or also for just one's personal taxes too!

Unfortunately my wife and I have been caused a lot of grief due to an error by Nathan Grover on our…read moretax returns. I am in the process of looking for another tax accountant to help us sort out the mess we find ourselves in.

I have recently needed guidance from Chmelik Sitkin & Davis for work in Port business. I have had…read morethe pleasure of working with Holly. She has been wonderful. I never get "too busy" feeling taking my calls and questions, and she answers them quickly. I like that the firm has lawyers that specialize in different areas. This means they don't charge you for someone to go learn a new subject. They go ask the team member that knows the legal answer already. Great team!

Jen Bull helped me immensely to get my divorce and child support order paperwork together and…read morefinalized and at a great value. Even years later I had a few questions and she helped me take the next steps. Highly recommend the firm and especially Jen!

I think it's important to point out that Yelp is not the place to look for a lawyer. Choosing the…read moreright lawyer to represent you is a complex and very individualized experience. The only thing that choosing a lawyer and deciding where to go to dinner have in common is that the process might start with a personal recommendation from someone you know and trust. That said, Shepherd & Allen have handled our occasional legal needs for a dozen years now. I have learned to confide in, seek advice from and trust this law firm to handle legal matters for us without reservation. Sometimes, the advice I receive is not what I want to hear, but I know it is honest, practical advice intended to protect my best interests. These are people who know the law and, more importantly, are passionate about it.