I met with this office for help with my Social Security disability appeal, and my experience did…read morenot meet the level of professionalism I expected. I got the newbie attorney with least amount of experience. I won't be citing the name to protect privacy. Before the appointment, the attorney emphasized several times that I needed to arrive exactly at the scheduled time because he had a "tight workload" and another meeting right after mine. I arrived early, but I still ended up waiting about 30 minutes past the appointment time before being seen. I felt disrespected as a potential client, I shouldn't have ignored the terse and judgmental tone in the email of "Yes I am, but I need you here right at1:30, because I have a 2:30 appt, and it can be hard to get everything done in 1 hour". The attorney asked if he could stand during our appointment due to medical reasons he had a standup desk so he couldn't sit down for the one hour since he had the option to stand up after the appointment?? Ifelt disrespected with him, standing up and peering over me when he clearly had the option to be able to be seated. During our conversation, I was told I needed to bring a specific denial letter, even though I asked if the office could request it directly from SSA -- something disability attorneys typically handle. I was told that they would not do that due to their large workload and to avoid "confusion in the professional relationship." I felt pressured to immediately go retrieve the letter after the meeting, which I did. However, when I brought it back, the attorney barely reviewed it and simply said he "might potentially" take the case at a later date. I was also given a fee agreement that included multiple charges for things like photocopying, postage, and faxing, which I would be responsible for whether I won or lost. There was no explanation of confidentiality, client rights, or what the representation process would actually look like -- just financial documents. A disability attorney should NEVER say this to a potential client. What he actually communicated was: * "I'm overwhelmed." * "I can't handle more cases well." * "I'm unwilling to do even basic tasks." * "I expect you to make my job easier or I'll get annoyed." Imagine what he'd do when: * SSA requests more evidence * medical records are delayed * a hearing needs preparation * multiple denials stack up * you need him to respond to the judge If he can't handle ONE denial letter without stressing out, he cannot handle a full disability case. This dynamic only gets worse later. * He makes a mistake blames you * He's disorganized pressures you * He's impatient makes you feel at fault That's not a stable or supportive attorney-client relationship. The attorney is: * impatient * disorganized * overburdened * dismissive * manipulative in tone * unwilling to take on basic tasks * showing you attitude before you even sign You're already dealing with: * symptoms * stress * disability claims * rejections * paperwork * uncertainty A disability lawyer who adds MORE pressure is the opposite of what you need. You are supposed to feel supported, not lectured. There is no "consult" done at the free consult meeting and they are looking to nickle and dime clients. Every good SSDI/SSI attorney has a heavy workload. But a professional one would say: "I can request the letter from SSA. No worries -- that's part of the process." His reaction is exactly why clients fire attorneys. Clients deserve someone who: Is patient Helps gather evidence Does not pressure or blame you Explains things clearly Treats you with respect Has time for your case Makes your life easier, not harder Overall, I felt the communication was abrupt, the expectations placed on me were inconsistent, and the approach added stress rather than support. Based on my experience, I chose not to move forward with representation here. Others may feel differently, but I want to share my honest experience for anyone researching disability attorneys in the area.

Mr Beau Robey is a Fabulous Disability Attorney. Success! I…read morehighly recommend. From beginning to end, he made the entire process easy and painless. My only regret is that I didn't go to him sooner. I cannot say enough good things about Mr Robey. I definitely trust and recommend Mr Robey to anyone who needs a Disability Attorney.

I have recently needed guidance from Chmelik Sitkin & Davis for work in Port business. I have had…read morethe pleasure of working with Holly. She has been wonderful. I never get "too busy" feeling taking my calls and questions, and she answers them quickly. I like that the firm has lawyers that specialize in different areas. This means they don't charge you for someone to go learn a new subject. They go ask the team member that knows the legal answer already. Great team!

What a wonderful experience. Mark Nusz is extremely detailed and very personable. I loved having…read morethe opportunity to work with a small law office that offered direct personalized attention from the lawyer. He handled my needs with timely precision. I would highly recommend Westward Law for any of your estate and financial legal needs.

Our family has used the services of Drew Pettus over the past decade. He has been extremely…read moreprofessional, reliable, dependable, and most importantly, very honest. Furthmore, I have found his billing rates to be extremely reasonable for the level of work and service he provides. Mr Pettus has been in this profession for a very long time, and really genuinely cares for his clients; as it isn't all about the money for him. I have recommended him to many others who require the services of a US Immigration attorney, and will continue to do so. Mr Pettus, thank you for everything you have done for our family.

Drew has been assisting us through our marriage green card process and if it wasn't for him we…read morewouldn't even know where to start. He made the process seem so much easier, has an answer for every single one of our (many) questions, works fast, and hiring him lifted a huge weight off our shoulders.

Researching divorce attorneys in the Bellingham area for my sister and gave Roy a call. We talked…read morefor a few minutes letting him know it was not a contested divorce and both parties were in agreement. He also mentioned he could go to court if need be. Then made it seem as if he could review all her paperwork so she could finally file. So we decided to do the 2 hour consultation which wasn't even two hours. Roy wasted our time and money. He used bait and switch telling me he'd go to court if necessary then telling my sister he doesn't go to court anymore. Also we told him some of the respondents income paperwork wasn't completed and should hold off on the consultation but he insisted on my sister coming in only to say he couldn't do anything because of the missing income declaration. Please do yourself a favor and don't throw your money away by going to Roy!

I scheduled a consultation appointment with a goal of getting a prenup drafted. After prepaying a…read morehefty upfront fee, Mr. Martin wasted my time by refusing to look at draft I put together that outlined my goals, asked me unrelated questions, wouldn't let me talk, then told me he would not draft up the document unless I agreed to have my fiance use an attorney in his network to review it with her. I told him my fiance would use her own attorney and then showed me the door! I told him I wanted my deposit back and he threatened to sue me if I canceled the check. Unbelievable. Do not use this attorney for any legal work. If you do, you will be sorry.

I bought a Larson boat from Marine One a few weeks ago and they've been amazing to deal with. We've…read morerented a boat a few times but it was time we finally got around to buying one and Marine One and their staff have been nothing but amazing to deal with. They were very easy to deal with and continually great with any questions we had after buying the boat. Definitely recommend checking them out for all your boating needs.

Just today i decided to try out the service department, WOW…read morewhat a pleasure, yesterday I called in and spoke to Mike the technical guy, He was so helpful advising me of my needs for my Mercury 75hp optimax. So I decided to drop the boat off this morning at about 10 30 am, he said he would call and touch base later in the day. To my amazement the phone rang at about 2 pm it was Mike saying your good to go, Your service was completed and all the little jobs I wanted doing were done. Oh yes he said one thing I didn't do was the compressor filter because it was spotless , not only that he took a picture for me to see , so I asked why he didn't change it anyway , he replied because they are really expensive andyours was spotless. I like that ( if it's not broke don't fix it ).THANKS MIKE Paul from Cloverdale.

I felt that I had to write this review given the truly exceptional service I had from Viola Bailey…read moreof PCB in Surrey. I had a very small shipment of personal effects to arrange to ship from NZ to Kelowna B.C., where I live. I had assumed that I would have to arrange for a broker to clear the items through customs which I thought would be in Vancouver. With Viola's knowledge and help, I learned that there was a Canada Customs Form that would allow me to clear the items myself through Customs and that I could arrange for the shipping to a Customs facility in Kelowna thus I wouldn't have to travel 4 hours to Vancouver to clear the items. Moreover, due to COVID travel restrictions, I had no idea when I would have been allowed to travel. So, all of my challenges were solved with Viola's assistance and in the end, without having to pay a brokerage fee or duties. Doug M

Ask thier prices first, Excessively expensive $10 a tariff line other brokers are generally $3, I…read morehad 28 lines as well they tacked on extra charges at every opportunity! They refused to discuss the bill , as well thet don't take interact transfer only a time consuming bank wire but they offer a visa option 5% charge! I felt violated by this company and would not use them again nor recommend them!

I've worked with Metcalf and Hodge for 2 years. Both years they sent me outrageous invoices. This…read morelast year the invoice was for more than 8000 dollars. I asked them for some sort of a back up or break down, they said they would work on that and to this day I haven't received anything. I feel they have been dishonest with me. Also, I received a letter from the IRS that stated I owed interest and penalties because my return wasn't sent in on time from Metcalf and Hodge. I took the letter to Metcalf and Hodge and they said to not pay it that there were a lot of people with the same letter and they would fix it. Well they didn't fix it and the IRS sent it to collections. Lastly, the communication is horrible! They don't communicate with each other or with me. When you do finally get a hold of someone they have plenty of excuses but never get anything done. I've since switched to an accounting firm that cares and communicate.

I've used Metcalf Hodges, specifically Jennifer Wright and Harte Bressler, for the past eight years…read moreand have nothing but good things to say. Excellent communication, professional, and timely when it comes to taxes and end of the year planning for my business. While they may not be the cheapest (the best usually aren't), they are comprehensive and honest. Put simply, If you're looking for a reliable and proactive CPA firm, this is it.