If I could give zero stars, I would…read more I write this as the past Director of the Abuse Prevention and Investigations Training Unit for the state of Oregon (14 years). I have trained attorneys, law enforcement, investigators, survivors, family members at the national as well as state and local levels. I know elder and abuse law: including financial exploitation and the ethics of best practice. After observing, and being impacted negatively, by Ms Yazzolino's year's long handling of my family's trust case, which was shocking on so many levels and required a court order to resolve, I will simply state that I would never recommend her to anyone, ever. Ever.

After reading Nyla McCarthy's Yelp review posted on March 6, 2026, I felt compelled to respond…read more Whitney Yazzolino was MY attorney in the case that Ms. McCarthy referenced. This was a highly contested and emotionally exhausting court case that took several years to resolve. Ms. McCarthy's adult children were the opposing party, and they were represented by their own attorney. Ms. Yazzolino was professional, thorough and diligent in representing me through this proceeding. My experience with her was nothing short of outstanding. Ms. Yazzolino went above and beyond, made the process more bearable, and I am proud to say that I prevailed. For what it is worth, this case closed a few years ago. Ms. McCarthy was not a party and had no legal interest in the outcome. For anyone interested in reading the facts of this case for themselves, it can be found at Multnomah County Case No. 19PB05462. I would highly recommend her services. She is compassionate, fair and ethical .

Jon is exceptionally dependable, and diligent in returning calls. In addition very thorough in…read moreeducating one what to expect. I greatly appreciated his time, honest words & fortitude. Thank you Jon~ Gayle

I was in the difficult position of having to find a new attorney after my previous lawyer…read moreunexpectedly passed away, and I had less than six weeks before trial. During that time I contacted more than 75 attorneys and law firms hoping to find someone who could help. One attorney truly stood out -- Jon Friedman. Even though my case was outside the area of law he practices, he spent nearly 30 minutes on the phone with me listening to my situation and offering thoughtful guidance. He didn't rush the conversation and took the time to make sure I felt heard during an incredibly stressful time. That kind of professionalism, compassion, and integrity is rare. It was clear to me that he genuinely cares about people who are seeking legal help and wants his clients to feel understood and supported. Even though he wasn't able to represent me, that conversation left a lasting impression. If I ever need legal assistance in the future, Jon Friedman will absolutely be the first attorney I call. I have no doubt that anyone who becomes his client will have someone who truly fights for them.

Disappointed. I went to Chris for assistance with a serious financial issue concerning debt and…read morethe IRS. Had my initial consultation and he said he could help. Retained Chris. The bankruptcy process was long and arduous. Not a great deal of communication between us during to process. We started it in March and in July our paperwork was filed with the court. Okay so far, nothing really bad going on. Except, it was revealed to me that he himself was in bankruptcy for very much the same reason we were. That was until we had our initial hearing with the bankruptcy court. My debt was over the debt ceiling for the State of Oregon. Isn't this something that a bankruptcy attorney should know? Of course it is. After the hearing, our calls were not taken and only an email showed up. Need to research the problem. That is it. Meeting with him a week later, it was explained that he knew the debt ceiling and was hoping that the bankruptcy trustee would overlook the amount of debt I had since he slid another client through who exceeded the debt ceiling. My case was nothing but a gamble for him. He was rolling the dice with my financial future, my house and my life. I was then told after liens we placed on my house to come back and we could move forward. Fast forward. Contacted Chris. Provided a lien report for my home and. my current pay information. Weeks went by. Nothing. Followed up. Was told that he had not been able to get to it. Followed up again and this time, was kicked to the curb. Was told that he wouldn't be able to get to me for several weeks and that he was swamped with other work. I had hoped that after the massive fuck up with the filing of my case and the debit ceiling we ran into that our case might have gotten a little more attention. I now have a bankruptcy on my credit, having to. try to recover from the devastating credit advice, and still have issues with the IRS and liens on my house and no relief to show for it. DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY.

I was referred to Chris by a friend some time back but still wasn't sure if I should do a…read morebankruptcy. I hesitated on filling mostly due to cost and fear that it just wouldn't help me enough. Chris was incredibly helpful explaining things to me, he stuck by me for months while I was asking questions, before I even filed. Finally when I was ready to file he made it VERY affordable and guided me along the way with each and every step. I would recommend anyone who is considering a Bk to see him, he will not pressure you and is very good at what he does. The level of attention he provides is also phenomenal. Some of these lawyers you can never get a hold of, he responds to me same day almost every single time. Thank you Chris for helping me get my life back. omid

We have used John Chally for 3 of our 4 adoptions, and they were seamless without so much as a…read morehiccup. John is not only an expert in what he does, but he is kind, gracious and has always been very affirming to our nontraditional family. Every single person within this firm has always been amazing, respectful and excellent in what they do. They took a nail biting experience and turned it into a simple process. Shelly also deserves the same high praise. She was always available to help, and if she didn't have the answer she found it for us. There is a reason they have been in business for so many years. We highly recommend them without any reservation!!

we wanted to use this firm for the creation of our wills after 2 friends referred us to to tabitha…read morekoh.....both tabitha koh- attorney, and caitlin strickland- legal asst, plus their staff, were excellent....they are very organized, friendly, and helped us as we steered thru all the info....if needed, we would refer our friends to them.....thx so much!

Michael was great and the process was as good as I wanted. No one gets all that that they wish to…read morein a divorce. Michael managed expectations and heard both sides whether I liked it or not. I am so grateful for his perspective, kindness, and professionalism. I mainly wanted to hire Michael as our mediator because he prioritizes children in the divorce process. His doing that kept my eye on the prize! My sincere thanks to Micheal! Onward!

It was a pleasure working with Michael. His quiet calm, compassion set the tone for a positive,…read moreproductive divorce mediation. In particular his skills of active listening and organization of information were helpful during this process. He was able to ascertain our needs and present the steps of the legal process in simplified terms. His care and attention to our case was evident by it's quick finalization. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and efficiency in handling this legal matter during a very difficult time. He really has his clients best interests at heart. I highly recommend him.

Just the very best for representation. His knowledge is impeccable. He is the only one I would go…read moreto.

I called and set up an appointment a week in advance, he called me an hour after it was scheduled…read moreand was horribly rude, I would never talk to anyone the way he speaks, horrible person you can tell, stay away from this guy, unless you want someone to waste your time and then call you and treat you like you are a burden. Worst review possible for this jerk.

Lindsay Kearl was hired to update my trust. It was an incredibly inefficient and not thorough…read moreprocess in my experience. I would not recommend Lindsay Kearl and do not feel confident my trust has been updated accurately or completely.

The fact that you're reading this review means that you too may have suffered a loss. I was very…read morefortunate to discovered this firm. My brother passed away without leaving a will or trust. After engaging Legacy preservation law, Lindsay walk through the process of probate. This firms caring attention to our needs was impressive and got us through a tough time. It is my hope. You never have to go through what we went through but if you do, I would highly recommend using this firm.

I had an amazing experience working with Sandi. She put me at ease immediately. She handled my case…read morewith shocking speed and was both honest and kind. If you're reading this you should just stop and call her. She quotes a fair price, she handles business swiftly with kindness. Thank you so much Sandi.

Sandi was great until I told her I was a Veteran and then she couldn't get me off the phone fast…read moreenough. She started out totally nice, empathetic, and over explaining. After I mentioned my Veteran status everything changed and she stopped offering information so I had to start asking. When I asked about her fees, I had to probe for what that meant, what it included, and the answers were suddenly clipped and effectively meaningless. It wasn't a lot of money to me but anyone would expect to know what they are paying for and getting into. It's not as if common people should be familiar with the system in which she works. After getting off the phone I realized what had happened and called back to get clarification so that I wasn't assuming improperly and to learn how to prevent such a disconnect in the future, especially with her male counterparts. She didn't answer or return my call. It's really interesting to me that a defender of the law doesn't honor those who provided the opportunity to have rule of law. Sadly, she's far from alone in this regard. But they sure enjoy our sacrifices freely, hey! You're welcome.