Richard was very helpful in guiding me through the scary bankruptcy process. He responds quickly to…read moreyour questions and concerns and I felt very confident in his abilities. I am very happy I found him.

I want to start off by thanking Richard Symmes and his team for the respect and patience they…read moreshowed me during this very stressful time. I was so intimidated with the thought of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In my mind I had failed. That thought went away after speaking with Richard himself during my first free consultation. I explained my situation to him and explained that I was at a loss. Richard answered all of my questions and concerns with compassion and understanding. I originally called a different law firm, (because I googled bankruptcy and called the first one that popped up), and something did not feel right with them, it was like a sales call almost... I am so glad I trusted my gut and called Symmes Law Group after seeing their amazing reviews on google and yelp. I highly recommend Symmes Law Group for anyone who might be at a loss like I was and felt like there was nothing else to do with their debt. Thank you again Richard and team from the bottom of my heart for everything!!!

I was involved in a terrifying accident involving a truck whose driver had a severe episode of road…read morerage. I was referred by a friend to Magnuson Lowell. My first meeting was with Linda, who is not only the feistiest, smartest gal you'd ever want to meet, but she was just the person I wanted on my side! Linda has a huge heart and a commitment to every client and it showed in everything she did. She followed up with me, explained the process to me and basically held my hand through it all. When the time came to bring all of the aspect of the case together, Josh Lowell came into the picture. His knowledge, experience and ability to articulate how the legal system works was invaluable. When the time came to face the driver of the truck, Linda even accompanied me to the sentencing hearing. THAT is so above and beyond the call that I'm moved whenever I think about it It was a three-year process, but they never gave up. My emotions were all over the map, especially because I was dealing with a lot of trauma around the events of the accident. Josh and Linda understood. They were committed to helping me and getting the best outcome possible, yes. And they were fully capable and deserving of my faith in them. There was never a moment when I felt anything but their dogged determination to help me. But they also knew the emotional toll that it was taking on me. They put their thoughts and feelings aside and focused solely on my comfort level. They counseled gently and left every decision up to me. And at the end of that long journey, Josh negotiated a settlement that was not only more than originally proposed, but a generous one that I was immensely satisfied with. I cannot truly express my gratitude for how they helped me-at every turn and on every level. These folks CARE about their clients. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy and the first -- and only- firm I will recommend to any friend or family member with a need. Quite simply, you cannot get better representation than the team of Magnuson Lowell. I will be ever grateful for them!

I had a chance to talk to Josh about my father's situation. He heard me out and was able to give me…read moregreat and clear answers. He has a very comfortable tone and a great listener .thank you Josh for your help.

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.

Maxim far exceeded my expectations. He provided professional, timely, and effective legal services…read morewith compassion, understanding, and a positive outcome. Throughout the entire process, Maxim kept me informed every step of the way through clear communication via email and phone calls. He presented multiple options early on, allowing us to discuss them in the context of my case and agree on a mutual path forward. Maxim is not only a fantastic lawyer but also a person with exemplary human ethics. I am thrilled to say he has earned my future business - from this day forward, he is my lawyer. I received a recommendation to contact Maxim from a dear and trusted friend, and I am truly happy with the entire process, engagement, and outcome. Thank you, Maxim!

I did a service request, initially he was very odd and telling me he only review and accept cases…read morehe feel comfortable to win so he started to push back my case until I mentioned why it was easy to fight, then he was interested and changed his voice tone, eventually he sent me the contract where it described how it will be benefited with which I made a reasonable questions about his compensation and never get back to me or even reply/denied my case, I see very unprofessional way to not even answer a simple question about his compensation or have false assumptions about clients, UPDATE: he contacted me by email, saying he was on sick leave and he checked the review on YELP, but not even saying sorry or apologizing for lack of reply or lack of professionalism, not even says if we can continue checking or we definitely put aside my case. leaving the customer hanged for a week and only answer back when they received a bad review is unbelievable, unfortunately this site is still recommend him, hope people can read the comments before contact him, but as far as I can see, his attitude is the same with all the customers,

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to Garrett, Stephanie and everyone at Elise Buie who…read moresupported me through this process. It takes hardly any skill to be an attorney to represent someone to go against men in a system stacked against them. You don't need to have rational arguments, scientifically verified evidence or ethics to get orders on men. You can even have a successful career as an attorney, charge exorbitant rates and still be considered a social justice warrior. Law is reason free from passion; it takes real skill as a legal professional and courage to represent men despite how family courts need to be cautious and favor women. I want to thank you for representing me and showing empathy throughout the process. I felt protected throughout the journey with Elise Buie standing behind me. Thank you!

I don't know if I have ever written a review for anyone, but I am amazed by how much this firm…read morebilled me when my case was practically on pause. The paralegals were discussing my case when no new information was coming in and I was getting bills of $1200, $700, $1500 regularly. I must have spent $7,000+ and we never even served my ex or filed the paperwork. Elise seems personable but I never felt comfortable asking any questions for fear of what she would charge me. She talks about self-care during these times and she was my biggest stress.

This review is for Scott Johnson at Helsell Fetterman LLP…read more Scott has represented our transportation company for over ten years. Scott He has negotiated company purchase agreements/buy-outs, assisted us with real estate matters and handled our environmental concerns. Scott is our go-to person whenever we have a legal issue to solve. Scott is one of a kind. He is very skilled in the law, measured and deliberate. He only renders an opinion after consideration and a lot of detail-oriented thoughtful work/research. He is super-efficient and extremely generous when it comes to billing. He can relate to all different kinds of people and explains concepts and concerns patiently and honestly. Scott has saved our transportation company hundreds of thousands of dollars. His judgement and advice have been time- tested and proven to be 100% correct. Scott sometimes declines legal work we offer him when it is outside his area of expertise/comfort zone. Luckily, his referrals have proven to be great, resulting in additional successful outcomes.

I consulted Nidal Dirini at Helsell Fetterman for a WLAD discrimination case against a state…read moreagency. While the firm did waive the consultation fee after I explained my financial situation, I had concerns about the contingency agreement and the process overall: Fee Structure: The contract required me to pay 33-45% of the total recovery, including any court-awarded attorney fees. At the time, I didn't realize that under WLAD, defendants are supposed to pay attorney fees separately from damages. After my consultation, I did my own research and learned this is known as "double-dipping," which can significantly reduce a client's net recovery. Case Valuation: During our conversation, Nidal told me he did not see my claim reaching six figures. He seemed to undervalue the potential of my case, which prompted me to do more research on my own. Later, I discovered published cases like Snell v. DSHS, where plaintiffs in similar or even weaker positions received much larger verdicts. Contract Terms: I found the firm was not flexible on contract terms related to medical liens, termination penalties, or interest rates-terms I now know are important for client protection. Second Opinion: Weeks/months later after our discussion, I requested to speak with another attorney at the firm who specialized in employment law. I did not receive a response, which left me feeling unsupported. For anyone considering this firm: Make sure you understand how court-awarded attorney fees will be handled in your case. Do your own research on case values and contract terms. Be aware that you may not get a second opinion if you disagree with the initial assessment. I only give 1-star or 5-star reviews-pass or fail. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this firm for WLAD discrimination cases.

Amanda, Karamvir (SHE'S A ROCKSTAR!), and their paralegal Rachel Nevins from Dubois Law Group have…read morebeen absolutely amazing to work with. They've helped me not just once--but TWICE--through highly complex family law matters involving child custody. Their balance of patience and strategy is key. They take the time to listen--really listen--and that made a huge difference in my case. Their guidance is thoughtful, calculated, and they give advice from their real experiences. If they give you advice, take it--they know what they're doing. One thing that meant a lot to me personally is how they treated me. I never felt like a client--I felt like a friend even like I was part of their family. That level of care, trust, and genuine support is rare, and it makes all the difference when you're going through something as stressful as a family law case. When I first reached out to them a few years ago, I did not know what to expect. When you call, they answer. When you email, they respond quickly. They are professional, responsive, and clearly well-respected in their field. Rachel Nevins, their paralegal, is outstanding--organized, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. Amanda is the best hands down. Karamvir is an angel from heaven. I cannot recommend this team highly enough. If you need a family law attorney, this is the team you want on your side.

I can't express enough how incredible the entire team is. They are fantastic at understanding the…read morefacts and the best way to win. Really appreciated the communication they had and the way they took charge when needed and got things done. I would recommend this team to anyone needing a top tier law firm. Always a great sign when your ex is on their 4th attorney and this team has been my only choice as they are all you need. Thanks Lucia and Karamvir for all the effort you have put into my case.

I highly recommend Madiline Gauthier as an estate planning attorney who set up our will, and our…read morehealth care directives and powers of attorney. She knows what questions to ask to help you focus on what is needed for you and your particular family situation. She has also written a book - "Where there is a Will, there's a Way: A guide to Wills, Living Trusts, Taxes and Planning for the Ones You Love in Washington State". I recommend you read it (available from Madeline) at the beginning of your estate planning process as the book explains many topics that are addressed in the will itself.

Madeline is great to work with as she is very knowledgeable and has the experience! She and her…read moreassociates can be trusted!!!