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.

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.

We had a tenant that just refused to pay. We tried several times to work with them. In the end they…read morejust ignored us. When we went to the property to do work, they accused us of harassment. We spent three weeks talking with different law agencies before deciding that Holmquist and Gardiner were the clear choice. They have a lot of experience with this issue. Our situation was a little different because the tenants were supposed to be paying for a spot for their camper (their home Holmquist and Gardiner took the case. They advised us on what to do or not do. Once they were involved, the tenants were gone in just over a month. We did not have to go to court. We did not have to negotiate with them; they got scared and left. And our life got so much better. If I have a similar situation in the future, I will just make one call. Holmquist and Gardiner are worth every cent. Thank you, AK2 Properties LLC

I retained their services for help with business contracts, and business partner discussions. They…read morewere extremely prompt, thorough, and helped me succeed with positive outcomes. I first worked with Imants, then mostly with Phil Neale. Phil was very easy to get a hold of, and constantly updated me on progress. Every time I called in, he either answered the call right away, or called back very shortly afterwards. Highly recommend, and we will retain their services when needed again in the future!

I don't usually write negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience with Elise Buie…read moreFamily Law so others can make an informed decision before hiring them. I paid a $10,000 retainer to begin working with the firm. During the first couple of weeks, they repeatedly misspelled my name and there seemed to be confusion internally about who was responsible for different parts of my case. I had to follow up multiple times just to get basic things moving. Communication throughout the process was frustrating. Different members of the team appeared to have different understandings of what was happening in my case, and I often felt like I had to repeat information several times. I kept extremely organized documentation and provided everything they asked for, but progress still felt slow and disorganized. Another issue was how communication was handled from a billing standpoint. Many emails came back filled with legal jargon that was difficult to understand, which meant I had to reply asking for clarification. Each of those back-and-forth responses was billed time. When we eventually went to court, I was disappointed with how the hearing went and how unprepared my attorney appeared. Afterward I was told the outcome wasn't what they expected. That particular process alone cost around $6,000. By the time everything was finished, about $20,000 had been billed and my situation was actually worse than when I started. My advice to anyone considering this firm would be to ask very detailed questions about communication, preparation, and expected costs before signing a retainer.

I already had one lawyer who did absolutely nothing but bill, bill, bill. I lost my kids, my house…read more(ex-wife) wasn't even on loan, my pension, my VA home loan, my GI Bill, child support.... it keeps going. I stressed and stressed and stressed to Elise Buie numerous times I didn't want to shell out tens of thousands more dollars to just keep losing. I was met with a whole host of promises..... unfortunately, they were just like the others. Every month I received bills (felt like every 2 weeks) for thousands of dollars while actually accomplishing nothing!!! I saved and saved to try to get some justice, hoping and praying I could get something back for my 26 years of service to this country. All I got in the end was bills again totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars over the course of months with zero wins on my end! Not ONE win!! I was just a bill every month after promise after promise. Save your time, energy, money and sanity.... Find another law firm. Garret Filletti and Elise Bleu will NOT fight for you!! You are just a credit in their bank account every month!!

I couldn't have asked for better representation during a very stressful eviction process…read more Landlord-tenant laws are complex, but Bryn and Kelli handled everything with absolute professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication from start to finish. They kept me informed every step of the way and resolved the issue as smoothly as possible. Highly recommend their services to any property owner in need of reliable legal counsel!

I found Bryn Peterson on Yelp about 2.5 years ago when my partner and I were dealing with some…read morestressful business legal issues, and I still remember our very first consultation call clearly. We were overwhelmed, anxious, dealing with a complete liar and juggling a lot at the time. Bryn took the time to truly listen, asked thoughtful questions, and immediately made us feel supported and understood. When we met in person, he was nothing but professional, kind, and--somehow--even managed to make us laugh during a very difficult situation. Throughout our time working with him, Bryn's emails were always detailed, clear, and extremely effective. He consistently shut down nonsense and misinformation from the other side with precision and confidence. Comparing the professionalism and substance of Bryn's work to what the opposing counsel produced made it crystal clear that we made the right decision trusting him with our legal needs! Bryn isn't just an excellent attorney--he's a genuinely good person. He's a family man, a great dad, and it shows in how deeply he cares about his clients. He treats you like a human being, not just a case. When our situation unfortunately escalated into a lawsuit, Bryn recommended an outstanding litigation firm, which ultimately helped us win. That recommendation alone speaks volumes about his integrity and experience. I cannot recommend Bryn highly enough for business legal matters. He is smart, ethical, responsive, and absolutely worth the time and money. His paralegal, Kelly, is also wonderful to work with--professional, helpful, and kind. Bryn truly has a great thing going, and I will always be incredibly grateful we found him.

I hired this law firm for a DVPO case to help protect me from an abuser while 8 months pregnant…read more The attorney assigned was on vacation during 90% of the time where crucial prep work for my case needed to be done, she did not tell me this would be the case during our consult, I only learned about it from an absence document she submitted to the court. She kept emailing me from her hotel room asking me to provide duplicate documents that I had already gave her. She then proceeded to submit my pleadings on the exact deadline (12:00pm) without giving me any prior time to properly review them. At the hearing, she stated, on the record she "did not remember" the evidence, including what text messages said and the time frame. When I brought up these issues in the billing hoping to reach an amicable discount with the firm regarding their lack of care and concern for my representation, the firm refused to talk to me or be reasonable. I asked for a full refund on the remaining balance and to discuss the billing to reflect their lack of concern, preparation and care for my case. The firm completely shut down all communication and refused to reach a compromise with me. They proceeded to send me the remainder of the billing after stating they would remove it. When I reached out again, they refused to talk to me so I told them I had to contact the WA sate bar to request their assistance since they were refusing to talk to me. They then began accusing me of "extortion". I just want to put it out there that this is how this law firm treats their OWN client who paid every bill on time, without question, and who have come to them for help and with trust regarding protection during one of the most vulnerable times that a woman could ever go through.

This is an overdue review. I was in a sticky situation and didn't know what to do and wasn't sure…read moreif I should hire an attorney to represent me. I reached out to several law firms including Alinea Law. Out of all the law firms I reached out to, Alinea Law is the one that's the most professional and responsive to my complaint. I was immediately scheduled for a consultation with Ruth. Ruth is an amazing attorney. She analyzes my problem and tells me what my different options are and what's the best approach for it. Ruth is a coach. She is a leader for women. Ruth is not shy and will tell me that I cannot be dismissive. She made me feel strong in asking for what I needed to be comfortable. Ruth also provides a lot of insights on what I can do in the future to prevent similar types of situations. I cannot thank Ruth and her team enough.

Seth is a stellar and trust-worthy lawyer. He helped me to get out of a terrible first home…read morepurchase. He worked diligently to protect my buyer's rights from a combative and un-ethical realtor company. As a result, he not only restored my faith as a first time home buyer, but also obtained the best settlement for me in less than 10 days! I feel so lucky to find Seth and his team at Levy-Law. He set an example of what a great lawyer should be. Also Thank You Katie for the initial help! Very happy about the results. I'll refer Seth and Levy-Law to all my friends and co-workers!

I should've vetted this recommended attorney (and probably the recommender) before starting our…read morecollaboration. All of our interactions were through email after the initial call, I was asked to hire on an additional contractor for "forensic photography," and in the end there was no resolution (to be fair, after thousands dollars of fees that yielded no results, I terminated the suggestion to pursue a full-blown lawsuit). Hourly rates are in the $400+ range. High cost, zero benefit. I'm happy to answer questions about my experience--just message me.

We are a retired couple that wanted to update our will and create trusts. View Ridge Family Law…read moreand Estate Planning managed a contested adoption successfully so we contacted them. We were very pleased with their team, especially Evelyn Emanuel our attorney. Evelyn listened carefully to our questions and concerns and gave responses that were easy to understand. In addition, Evelyn made us comfortable sharing stories and humor to match ours. We are very pleased with the will and trusts that have been created.

I was looking for a law firm to help my mom with a power of attorney. The staff and lawyer we…read moreinteracted with were lovely and professional. I was impressed with their empathy. I would highly recommend them for family legal issues.

Waste of time: I tried to call ~10 times over a 2 week period. Call always goes to voicemail. They…read moredon't return calls. They don't return voicemails. They don't return messages I left on their website form. If they are too busy or are not taking new clients, it'd be lovely if they had the courtesy to let folks know. A simple message on their site or an update to their voicemail would do the trick.

I went to Lucas & Lucas for help setting up a new corporation. The staff was helpful and kind; they…read morewere able to schedule me in on almost a same-day basis. We reviewed my old corporation, and Gregory spent ample time educating me on the problems with my old corp and the benefits of setting up a new corporation "properly." I didn't fully grasp, at the time, the differences between a right and wrong corporation. He told me to go have dinner while the Lucas & Lucas team prepared and expedited my corporate documents. A few hours later--the documents were ready! He thoroughly reviewed with me how best to use the corporation. He also offered advice on a business idea. His input turned out to be 100% accurate (unfortunately, I neglected to take his advice and lost a lot of money in the process! Ouch! You were right!). I recently attended a real estate workshop that suggested certain language for setting up a corporation to best protect your assets. I went home and carefully reviewed the bylaws that Lucas & Lucas wrote for me. I was so pleased to find the suggested language AND so much more. I never imagined that a piece of paper could make me feel safe! But these guys nailed it. With Lucas & Lucas, you've got a brilliant bully in your corner, with decades of experience and a willingness to teach.