In 2020, my parents died within the span of months. Suddenly, I was the executor of two estates…read more(one in-state and the other out) with no idea what to do. Paul Battan handled my dad's Washington state probate. Having worked with two attorneys through essentially the same process, I can tell you Paul is the attorney you want to have. I worked directly with Paul through the probate process rather than with a paralegal. As a result, my questions were answered quickly and I had confidence that he knew exactly what was happening with the case at all times. When you reach out to Paul, he responds within a few hours. With the other attorney, I felt like I had to leave multiple, follow up messages before he got back to me often many days later. Finally, Paul goes above and beyond. When I mentioned some problems we were having with the other attorney regarding the sale of estate property, Paul looked into that state's legal code and sent me a section to share with the other attorney that seemed to address the problem. I have recommended Paul a number of times and will continue to do so. He's a caring person who made a difficult process easier and even made me laugh at a time when there wasn't much to laugh about.

Paul battan was my attorney recently. I can't even begin to say how grateful I am to have used such…read morean experienced professional. I have had bad experiences with attorneys in the past so when I was searching this last time around I did several consultations. Once I got to Mr. Battan I knew that my search was over. He was incredibly knowledgable, easy to get ahold of and responded promptly. His assistant Patti was also amazing. She was very caring, knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend Paul Battan. I still use him for legal advice any time I have a question.

Very thorough and conscientious legal professional. Fair prices, kind and honest. I recommend him…read morehighly.

I wish I could give them 0 stars. A few years ago they were managing a property that I was renting…read more I attempted to resolve a rent issue with Cameron and his mother (the receptionist) and it went terribly. The mother (Linda, I believe) made threatening and derogatory remarks. I was threatened and told that if I did not sign a document agreeing to move out, a sheriff would come to my home "with a GUN" . I wish I understood my legal rights back then, because I would guess that threatening a tenant doesn't sit well in court. This was one of the worst experiences of my life and frankly, years later, this situation still deeply upsets me. I really hope that they can learn to be more professional and treat people with respect.

Rich Wooster assisted in an employment law case and did a great job! The fees and expenses were…read morereasonable. He took the time and made the effort to hear and understand all the intricacies, which is invaluable.

Mr Wooster handled my business and personal legal work. Hands down best experience we ever had…read moredealing with several auto accidents. Richard Wooster went to war with insurance companies and defendants and won us top dollar. Richard Wooster is very thorough and efficient he caught several very important key details and discrepancies that could have cost us dramatically. We own a small business and Richard Wooster handled our corporation setup and filings. We recommend Richard Wooster to everyone and anyone.ww.. looking for the best legal team. A.J. Ward

From the time we called to make an appointment, to the time that we left the staff was helpful…read more Anne was the legal assistant that we worked with. She made sure all of our questions were answered and that we understood everything even if ahe had to explain it to us more than once. Definitely will recommend their services again. ​

So wonderfully professional. I am not a lawyer and they gave me a great presentation of key…read moreinformation. Great staff.

There are no words to describe what this man has done for me and my family. He has always been…read moreavailable and opened the lines of communication, even after hours when I needed him most. He has been calm, effective, and very reasonable in managing my very complex custody battle. He truly cares about his clients and fights for what is right. Thank you, Robert.

Rob represented me in a complicated jury trail. He was very good at presenting the truth. He…read moreprobably saved me 100k. He is educated in the law, trustworthy and reliable. I would definitely call him for guidance and would use his services again.

I hired Brian for a child support modification matter that he himself initially described as…read morestraightforward. I trusted him to advocate for me and my children during an already stressful and financially difficult situation. Instead, my experience left me feeling unsupported, dismissed, and deeply disappointed. Before the first hearing, a serious drafting error was made in my response paperwork that negatively impacted my case from the beginning. Rather than taking ownership of the mistake and proactively addressing it, I felt the issue was brushed aside while I was left dealing with the consequences. The most alarming part came after I ordered and reviewed the hearing transcript myself. Reading it was honestly shocking. Several of my strongest and most important arguments were never properly argued, and at times it felt as though opposing counsel's narrative was being reinforced instead of challenged. I walked away questioning whose interests were actually being advocated for in that courtroom. Communication throughout the representation was equally troubling. Conversations often were aggressive, dismissive, and condescending. I was frequently talked over rather than listened to and even yelled at multiple times, despite the fact that this case directly affected my children, my financial stability, and my future. After paying approximately $10,000 in legal fees, I expected professionalism, accountability, preparation, and strong advocacy. I did not receive that experience. I rarely leave reviews, but I felt it was important to share this for anyone considering hiring legal counsel for a serious family law matter because who you hire matters so much. And make sure the person representing you is truly advocating for you and your children.

Helpful, attentive, and more fair with what and how much he bills than any other lawyer I've come…read moreacross.

Presents himself as a competent, compassionate attorney, but not so. After every conversation I…read morewould follow up with what he was going to do and the dates he said he would have things done. A week after the due date, nothing done. Then leaving messages for 2-3 weeks before we received the courtesy of a call back. Nothing accomplished, no letters sent. This happened probably 6 or 7 times. Then we were sued because of not cooperating. We would have been better off without any representation. Mr. Smiths negligence caused us to be sued and I have the documentation. When he found out the value of the asset we were selling, he tried to broker the sale when we already had the buyer. Then he said, "Well, looks like there will be enough money for everyone." PS Couldn't return calls because he was out of town to attended 6 funerals. Couldn't return call because flight was cancelled due to mechanical. Guess he was busy fixing it.

Going with this law firm saved me a lot of money !! Best and most honest lawyer I have ever met! I…read morewould never interact or retain any lawyer in the future without begging him first to represent me even if it is out of their particular specialty. Even if you live in Seattle proper, please trust me and take the short drive to consult with his firm. Once you compare his fees, amazing staff and case results to the bigger Seattle firms you might have initially intended to work with, I am POSITIVE you will change your mind. A family friend of ours (who is also a lawyer), was the person who originally referred me to this amazing firm. A list of the reasons you want to go to David Smith Law Firm rather than anyone else if you live in the Seattle/Tacoma area. -The minute you walk into his office, you feel instantly comfortable. No need to be nervous, skeptical or embarrassed explaining your legal problem and needs. Everyone in the office is really adept at making you feel comfortable and helping the process move smoothly and effectively; -Unlike most law firms, that make you feel like you are selling them on you and your case, everyone at David Smith Law Firm is really nice and customer service friendly to the extreme; They are straightforward and up front about everything and greet and treat you with respect, care and consideration. -These are top level lawyers who regularly attain optimal results and outperform expectations; -Ridiculously- affordable pricing structure; I have never had another lawyer provide me with a lower flat fee in my 20 plus years of having to retain legal advice and counsel. I dare you to find another firm who will do more better work for less money. It doesn't exist!! There are never hidden fees or surprises even when the situation requires more work or follow up. -State of the Art Microsoft operating software and legal tools reduce the amount of work and time you have to spend filling out endless forms and drafting lists and materials. I have had some really horrible prior experiences with lawyers of all types. The David Smith Law firm really restored my optimism, and reversed my preconceptions and negative biases about having to deal with legal matters.

DO NOT HIRE THIS LAW FIRM…read more After charging an up front fee of thousands of dollars, they'll then charge $1,000 per month (for your convenience). They'll drag your case out for months on end with no results and no end in sight. After you terminate (because you'll need to now pay another law firm to actually help you) you may receive a bill that's billed AFTER termination (along with interest charges of course - for your convenience). Whalley Law - many thousands of dollars, many months, absolutely No results.

Jeff Whalley is an incredibly knowledgeable and hard working lawyer who came through big for a…read morefamily member of mine who needed him badly. I can't imagine better representation.