It feels like a privilege that I finally have the opportunity to praise and speak to the success of…read moremy experience with Plum Coaching--I called Lora expecting a fairly transactional conversation about costs and expectations, but I decided to move forward because she genuinely listened to the specifics of my situation. In summary: I was seeking new opportunities in my field of UX design, had built an impressive portfolio but was consistently failing to communicate my work in a way that resonated with hiring managers. I had gone through 12 unsuccessful interviews before I decided it was time to seek some professional and objective advice. What I appreciated most about the mock interview with Lora was that she never tried to steer me away from being myself...she gave me practical tools to make sure that I was able to speak on my own behalf and recognize the intention behind every interview question. Long story short, I found myself with an offer letter about three weeks after our session in a role that is perfect for my professional development. If you're in a tough or confusing spot, don't make decisions based on the cost of services--just find someone who you trust that understands your goals and needs and it will pay off a thousand times in the future. Plum served that purpose for me and I can't reccomend their services highly enough.

I attended Plum Consulting's "You Can Use LinkedIn and Love It" workshop, and loved it. Lora is…read morehigh energy and carried the room, keeping everyone interested and engaged. It is a workshop, so you really are encouraged to bring a laptop and check things out for yourself as she walks you through how you want your profile to appear, how to contact people you are already connected to, and how to make new connections particularly to the people who make hiring decisions. I think you'll get more out of the workshop if you are able to do some homework beforehand, like get a Linked In account, and perhaps read Lora's blog posts. I liked that she asked folks to say what they were hoping to get out of the workshop, and then circled back at the end to make sure these things were covered. People came with many issues: out of the workforce for a decade, new to the Seattle area, trying to transition to a new industry, etc. I felt Lora was deft at handling these particular concerns with strategies that could be used through Linked In. I also have to say that I'm very familiar with software. I'm very familiar with web sites. But, I was not familiar with how recruiters and hiring managers used Linked In, and it was helpful to see things from their perspective. So, if you are holding off on doing this because you think it's just software and just a website, I think you'll still find value. This workshop was the first thing I did with Plum Consulting and Lora, but it left me with a favorable impression of the tenacity to expect from their other services.

Update: I believe the owner has handled this situation with arrogance and intimidation. Yes, we…read moresigned the papers--It doesn't surprise me that he would try to rehash everything publicly rather than take some constructive criticism. I only intended to leave an honest review of our experience with IBA. I stand by my one-star review. As our broker, their job was to represent us and get us the best deal possible--not just push a deal through. The buyers already had their own agent. It became clear that closing the transaction quickly was the priority--not our best interests. That's not just poor service--it's unethical. Mortgage lenders need to know whether they're financing a home or a business. Blurring those lines to push a deal through isn't just questionable--it's potentially harmful. We were not properly represented, and we paid the price for it. I recently posted an honest review about my experience with IBA and noticed they still have a 5-star rating. I probably wouldn't have checked back--except I received a letter from an attorney representing IBA. Here's what it said: "They are chagrined that you posted an online review of IBA suggesting otherwise, and we demand that you remove the review you recently made of IBA NW Business Brokers on Google." To be clear, I shared a truthful account of my own personal experience. I did not name the broker involved, nor did I exaggerate any details. It was a simple, honest, one-star review summarizing what was, for me, a very disappointing experience. I don't appreciate being pressured to remove it. A company that can't accept fair criticism without resorting to legal threats raises serious concerns. There are many business brokers in the Northwest--I'd encourage others to do their research and choose one who values transparency and accountability. Original review: I recently worked with a broker from IBA to sell our business and home together, as the business operated on our property. My daughter and I had one chance to sell the small business we built and dedicated ourselves to for ten years, and unfortunately, we were met with disregard and a lack of respect throughout the entire process. The very first interested buyers ended up purchasing it. While it turned out to be a great deal for them, it was not in our best interest. We felt misled and unsupported from start to finish. If you're a small business owner, I would strongly caution against using this firm. In our experience, their practices were misleading and did not prioritize our needs as sellers.

IBA did a great job helping us sell our business. Selling a business is a long and sometimes…read morestressful process but Vishal Punj did a excellent job of explaining the process. We can't speak highly enough of Vishal and IBA!

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.

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 love working with Erica Ragsdale, Josi and team. She and they have got me through a very…read moredifficult time after losing my husband to cancer. They helped me through all the estate pieces, then an update to my Will with a gentle touch since so many things are triggers of grief. Thank you Three60 Law Group.

​​I engaged Jennifer King's services after my previous estate attorney -- who was exceptional --…read moreretired, intending to establish a thoughtful, well-prepared estate plan. From the beginning, I was very clear that I was in excellent health and was approaching this proactively ​-- not urgently​ -- and that I still needed essential information before I could finalize anything. Unfortunately, despite this clarity, at exactly the one-year mark from my initial conversation with her, I found myself repeatedly pressured to finalize and sign draft documents that were incomplete and inaccurate. One example: a provision in the will assigned $24,000 each for the care of my two pets ​-- ten times the amount I had instructed. I pointed this out multiple times in writing and even spoke to Jennifer directly by phone, where she assured me she was correcting it "in real time" during the call. Yet the error remained in every subsequent draft. The larger concern, however, was the overall tone and approach that developed. Jennifer and her assistant worked as a tag team, pushing forward with a signing schedule despite my telling them that the documents were incomplete and, in some cases, inaccurate. In one meeting, Jennifer strongly criticized me in front of my financial advisor for "taking too long," even though I had made it clear from the start that my draft was incomplete. To make matters worse, this advisor was new to my team, making the comment especially cringeworthy, inappropriate, and unprofessional in my view. Additionally, Jennifer provided names of Trust Services companies I could consider as executors but repeatedly emphasized their supposed inconsistency and unreliability, noting that she was considering offering trust services through her own firm. When I spoke with the trust company I ultimately chose, they were very interested to learn this. In my view, it is concerning when an attorney plants seeds of doubt about other professionals in the field, especially when positioning themselves as the more reliable alternative. Writing a will is a highly personal, detailed process that requires trust, patience, and care. It is not something to be rushed when a client has been clear they are not ready. Since transitioning to a different estate attorney, I've experienced a much more respectful, patient, and collaborative process. I'm deeply grateful for the difference. If you are a client who wants to move at your own pace, ensure every detail is correct, and be treated as a true partner in the process, I would advise caution when considering Jennifer's services. She may be better suited to clients who are ready to sign within a short timeframe and who prefer a faster-paced, attorney-directed process. I take no pleasure in leaving a one-star review, but I believe it's important to share my experience candidly so others can make an informed decision when selecting an estate attorney.

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.

After reading Sumeet's Yelp reviews, I had such high hopes. Unfortunately, she has trouble…read moreresponding to prospective clients. My fiancé called and left a voicemail message, which she did not respond to. He called the next day, and she answered and said that she thought she had returned all of her calls. She told him that the best way to reach her was via email. So he conferred with me about scheduling an appointment with her, and then sent her an email. Here we are four days later, and nothing. So frustrating!

Sumeet was bright and very knowledgeable when we finally spoke on the phone. I was looking forward…read moreto working with her, however, she never called back or responded to my email after our initial conversation. Her prices were comparable to others but I wasted time trying to reach her by phone (it took 2 tries) and ultimately I had to find another CPA.

We were revising our wills and financial plans. Will Robertson responded quickly and throughout the…read moreexperience of providing the requested service he was attentive, asked a lot of questions, created thorough and fairly simple explanations. highly recommended.

After making contact with several law firms & looking at reviews I selected CMS Law to handle my…read moreprobate case. I scheduled a free 30 minute call with Suzanne Lieberman and she explained how the probate process would work & what to expect. I liked the flat rate fee for the process vs an hourly rate which is difficult to plan & budget for. The probate process is slow and it will continue for a while, but it has gone smoothly so far. I had no idea what to expect and the team have guided me through the process very efficiently. I highly recommend Suzanne and the entire team at CMS Law. I decided CMS would also handle my estate planning. Again, being able to schedule the 30 minute call with Will Robinson to discuss & the flat rate fee makes it all very streamlined. Will guided me through creating my Living Trust being both efficient & compassionate with the personal decisions that I was making. He answered all my questions and gave great suggestions as I revised and worked my way through the decisions for my estate. He was available to schedule calls & answered emails quickly. It was a pleasure working with him & I highly recommend Will Robinson and CMS Law.