I appreciate the hard work and dedication that all of the staff I worked with showed me. They…read morealways had my best interest in mind even when it was difficult conversations. Megan is an amazing person and I am so grateful for her. Whenever I had a question they responded and helped me navigate my way through a hard time. I first met Ryan back in 2010 and he has helped me I wouldn't go to anyone else. THANK YOU Kari

I had an excellent experience with Sherwood Family Law especially to atty. Megan. They were…read moreextremely knowledgeable to family law and responsive to my questions, and professionalism in handling my case. I would confidently recommend their services to anyone needing a family lawyer.

First, when I called to get a quote for cost for help with my case the receptionist talked down to…read moreme and had an attitude. Pretty sure people that are calling in for an attorney are already feeling overwhelmed and desperate for help and to then have attitude is absolutely unacceptable. The last straw for me with this firm was being told I'd hear from one of the attorneys shortly and they just never called me at all. I would recommend giving your finances to any other firm besides this one. I expect way better for people that are taking so much of my money.

I would not recommend Kelly Evans to anyone going through a divorce or custody matter. My case has…read moredragged on for over a year with little to no progress despite the fact that I am the primary parent and my ex husband has been without legal representation since November. I left my marriage with nothing and had to completely rebuild my life for myself and my son. Despite the urgency of the situation, this attorney failed to act with any real sense of urgency or advocacy. It took months just to obtain a child support order, and even after it was ordered, there has been no meaningful effort to enforce payment. I have still not consistently received child support, aside from a few months my ex husband voluntarily paid himself. Communication throughout this process has been poor and unprofessional. Concerns were routinely dismissed, and I was often met with condescending behavior instead of guidance or solutions. At times, serious issues regarding my case were laughed off rather than handled professionally. For the amount of money charged and the amount of time that has passed, I expected competent representation, responsiveness, and actual progress. Unfortunately, this experience felt more like being ignored than represented.

I've used this law firm twice- once for my mom's will, medical power of attorney , living will,…read moreetc. with Mr. Nactigal. He's just like the dad in Gilmore Girls, down to his bowtie and tweedy jacket. I liked him a lot. So did my mom. He was tremendously kind, right after my mom had been confirmed with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. The fees were reasonable, it was easy to get it all finished, and I thought it worked out well. A word of advice, keep hold of your documents, make copies, lock them up, put a fire breathing dragon outside them to guard them... ours went missing ( there's a possibility my mom destroyed them, sigh) and when I went back to them for help ( granted, a few years later), they didn't have a file for her anymore, or the documents in their computer. My mom's Alzheimer's is now too advanced for them to do them again. She had to be reasonably competent to get that done. This sucked. They were nice about it, explaining they'd changed computer systems, but it still sucked. Now I have to figure out how to go after guardianship probably. The second time I went to see Vicki Vernon about a family law issue. She was kind enough, but now that I have been around the block a bit more, I know that she's not quite the shark I would need to accomplish what I was setting out to accomplish. I dropped this proceeding and she was kind enough about that, as well, handling that very professionally. I think this is an ok little law firm if you are doing something simple, but you might want to reach out to someone more sharky if you want to do something big. Does that make sense?

I have used this law firm twice, with exceptional service by Partner Scott Eisenstein. The office…read morestaff is helpful, and during my consultations, I gained really important insights into wills, eldercare, and in the most recent visit, helping me through a very complex real estate purchase. Their office is in the heart of Downtown Hillsboro, on the same corner lot as the Hillsboro Post Office with their own private lot for clients.

I got bad advice she was jumping to conclusions when I spoke with the lawyer there. She didn't seem…read moreto know what she was talking about and didn't seem interested in listening or helping me. Don't be disappointed you chose the wrong attorney go else where you'll waste your money. She doesn't listen to you she over talks you and thinks she knows what's going on without listening she had it all wrong.

Whitney Morrissey assisted me in revising a will, durable power of attorney, and advanced…read moredirective. She was pleasant, punctual and professional. Whitney made a number of suggestions that previous attorneys had not and unlike some attorneys, she didn't remind you that you're the client and she's the attorney. After the initial visit, she emailed drafts for review, and then followed up with another meeting to sign the documents. The process took a little less than a week and the cost was $750. Highly recommended!

"Choosing Dan Margolin and his firm was the best decision I made during a very difficult time in my…read morelife - a nasty divorce. From my first consultation, I felt like I had a true advocate on my side. Dan and the entire team were professional, incredibly responsive, and, most importantly, compassionate. Dan is a master of his craft--strategic, thorough, and always a step ahead. He took the time to explain every legal detail and truly listened to my concerns, making me feel valued rather than just another case number. He navigated the complexities of my case with grace and kept me focused on my best interests. I highly recommend them to anyone needing expert legal guidance with a personal touch. Olga"

Mr. Margolin and the team are incredible. Throughout the process, they were respectful,…read moreunderstanding, and ensured each step was throughly explained. Thank you.

My experience with Carolyn Janzen at Rugged Law was severely disappointing…read more I retained Ms. Janzen for a family law matter and terminated the representation in less than 48 hours because I lost confidence in the representation I was receiving. One of my primary concerns was that my $14,000 retainer check was deposited before I ever signed an engagement agreement or fee agreement. That immediately raised concerns for me. After ending the representation, I was charged over $1,000 for what I believe amounted to approximately one meeting and photocopying of my documents. I disputed the charges, requested that the invoice be revised, and attempted to resolve the matter directly. I was unable to reach a resolution, so I filed a complaint and fee dispute with the Oregon State Bar. My understanding is that the firm chose not to participate in the fee dispute process. I also became uncomfortable with the repeated discussions about the firm's use of AI in legal work and ultimately decided this firm was not the right fit for me. I cannot recommend this firm based on my experience. I encourage anyone considering hiring Rugged Law to carefully review the fee agreement before paying a retainer, ask detailed questions about billing practices, and make sure they are completely comfortable with the representation before proceeding.

There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for my attorney caroline and Larry. During…read moreone of the hardest times of my life, they stood by me, fought for my family, and never gave up. Their compassion, dedication, and belief in my case meant everything to me. Because of their hard work, we achieved the outcome I was hoping for. I will always be thankful for the support, guidance, and care they showed throughout this journey. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs an attorney who truly cares. Treats you just like family!

I used the services of both of the attorneys at this law firm. Erin Hrabak assisted me with my…read moredivorce, with one consultation with Diane Cady about a related issue of contract law. Diane also did my estate work, which needed to be changed as a result of the divorce. Erin carefully explained my options in retaining her services for the divorce, and my legal rights, but what I appreciated the most was the fact that, after doing so, she respected that this was "my divorce" as she put it, and the decisions were up to me all along the way. She answered all my questions in person and sent by email, and got the work done in a timely fashion. Amy, the Legal Assistant in this office, also was able to answer many questions over the phone, or refer them to Erin. Diane also answered any question I had about the estate work very promptly, was completely accurate in including everything I asked for in my Will, and went out of her way, as did Amy, to get all of my documents signed and notarized in a safe way during the Coronavirus shutdown.

I went through a divorce at the worst possible time. Covid meant everything was done remotely…read more Covid and massive forest fires caused long delays in getting court actions on paperwork. Diane, Erin, and Amy were extremely vigilant in getting it all done as quickly as possible. They were patient with my questions and updated me during the process. Diane and Erin were honest and very helpful in explaining all of the legal issues and options. I am so very grateful and pleased for their service to me during this tough time. You will be in good hands with them. D.C.

We were referred to FL by Clackamas county Social Services. It was an urgent situation with my…read morehusband's sister. We needed guardianship and conservatorship ASAP. We were quoted 13K, which we agreed upon. That amount was surpassed greatly. It was evident that copy and paste was used for the majority of legal documents. The work was not done by a lawyer, but a legal assistant. There were spelling errors, delays, poor communication and failure to mail documents. On one invoice was a 30 minute charge to mail a letter. Maybe they walked to the mailbox??? The final straw was this letter. There is no more money in the estate. Fitzwater received over $20,000 for the guardianship and simple probate. They were paid from the estate. The conversation with Jonathon today involved him telling my husband that Oregon Law states that legal fees were to be paid before other creditors. My husband was NEVER informed of this law and paid outstanding medical bills with the little amount that was left in the estate. Jonathon also stated that "he talked with the partners about waiving the unpaid invoice and they declined". Unreal, the firm got over 20K for the "work" in the case. Do not hire them unless you have unlimited funds.

#1 years ago my friend who was in her eighty want to put in place a way to be fair to her special…read moreneeds daughter and her other children. Not knowing where to start Clackamas Community Senior center had a question and answer with lawyers and they suggested Fitzwater. My friend and her husband had peace of mind and it was priceless. I am at a change in my life and turned to them for advice and I came away very happy with them again.