Sean Parrent at SMBH law group was my public defender for a first offense charge…read more He went above and beyond to help me get my sentence reduced by guiding me to courses , classes, and evaluations that I could do prior to my court cases. He spent time early in the mornings and late at night contacting me to follow up on any last minute questions before the proceedings. He is also a lovely guy and easy to talk to.

Very competent team. I would recommend them to anyone needing a defense attorney. I have been given…read moreexcellent advice by their attorneys and will count them as some of the best in the state. Stay out of trouble with the law, but if you do face criminal charges get a competent attorney to represent you by hiring this great team.

Mr Gouras is extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and pleasant to work with. I was…read morereferred to Mr Gouras by a family member that had known him for years, only to find out later on after retaining his services that I knew others that had retained his services and won. I am an educated male living in the state of Washington. Thanks to Mr Gouras I now have full custody of my two children. Why do I have custody...? Wait did I say FULL custody? Oh, that's right. It is thanks to Mr Gouras.

Mr. Gouras and his staff are NOT the most helpful. Court is a confusing place and Mark made it…read moreWORSE. The frustrating court process was made to work for only his interests to make as much money from me as possible. Mark's intimate knowledge of the Family court process allowed him to bamboozle me! Go somewhere else. Anywhere else.

I spoke with John Greaney today regarding a possible medical negligence case. He was very nice and…read moresympathetic to my situation and his free consult left me with a wealth of information with regard to moving forward. While my case was not the right fit for his firm, he graciously referred me to one that may be able to help. In my short experience looking for malpractice attorneys in WA State, I have learned that many send a thoughtful decline notice through email, if I get any response at all. John Greaney took the time to speak with me, listen to the details and appropriately evaluate the entirety of my situation, and that was very much appreciated.

We found ourselves in what seemed to us to be a pretty complex accident that, without…read morerepresentation, would most certainly be bullied right into the ground by the insurance company. After reading reviews, weighing our options and (tbh) the proximity to our house we decided to have our first sit down with Karen at GSLF. It turned out to be the only law firm we would visit. Karen was professional, knowledgeable and very personable. Karen walked us through our options, explained the pros, cons and most likely outcomes with the foundations of the case we had brought. The fees and finances were transparent, fair and honest. Karen even set us up with a couple recommendations to pursue treatment for our injuries. After our visit the weight of the accident was literally lifted off our shoulders. All we had to do was worry about getting better. I couldn't have imagined a better outcome and to think we were thinking there was going to be numerous visits with lawyers. Karen kept us up to date every step of the way via email. We never questioned what was going on. Karen received a couple offers from the insurance company and asked us if she could decline them. This impressed us. She seemed to fight really hard for us. Our settlement was much more than we anticipated after researching 'like' cases. Update- To our surprise, in the middle of writing this review we received an email from Karen. She had kept fighting the insurance company and was not satisfied with what they were taking for subrogation. We had yet another check coming for she had saved us another thirty percent off our subrogation totals! We are in awe of the GSLF family, in particular Karen and all of the work they put into our case. We highly recommend the GREANY SCUDDER LAW FIRM FAMILY!

Jeff Sayre is the man. He also happens to be the boss. Not in some mafioso kind of way, but of…read moreSayre Law Offices. But you'd never know it, because when you're in trouble in a civil or business matter, he'll make you a deal you can't refuse -- great legal work at a reasonable price. You might think that the "Sayre" in "Sayre Law Office" is named after Jeff, but it is actually named after Jeff's father, also a lawyer, who started the office years ago. He has since retired, and this father/son "team" is now just Jeff and his several associates. Ok, so our small business (also father/son) was in trouble. There's no good guys or bad guys, really, more like a sad situation where the ex-partner of the business became a debilitating alcoholic, and eventually died of it. So years later, his daughter brought suit against the ongoing money that was sent by our business to this ex-partner's ex-wife in residual payments. The daughter was seeking her daughterly share. Fair enough. I'll spare you the sordid details of misinformation, accusations, and heated arguments that ensued. But in short, a settlement was finally reached, and now all parties can move forward with our lives, thankfully. It's time. I happen to be an attorney who works in this business doing non-attorney work, but I have a very good idea of when I am dealing with the REAL DEAL attorney, or not. Let me give you some "insider" advice: The REAL DEAL attorney is NOT: 1. The "PIT BULL" -- this breed of attorney is aggressive, but not usually very bright, so the more patient, brighter attorneys just wait for them to make mistakes that they take full advantage of. Often, the Pit Bull doesn't even realize they've screwed their own clients and themselves after it's over. 2. The "GENERALIST" who can "do everything". This used to be the way it was, when laws were much simpler. But today, this attorney is a dying breed, and for good reason -- maybe they can sort of do everything, but they will do nothing very well. 3. The "SLEAZEBALL". This guy will break every rule, ethically, to get as much money in their pocket as they can, as opposed to giving any kind of shit about their clients. This small minority of attorneys will lie, cheat, and steal for their own ends -- often screwing over their own clients, and give every other attorney a bad name in the process. The REAL DEAL IS: Kinda boring, really. BUT... an ethical attorney who treats you and other attorneys with respect. They search for positive outcomes for you, the client, take time to reflect, do their research, and think out of the box. The REAL DEAL does not base decisions made on your behalf, on how much money they will get out of that decision. And they have experience in some specific subfield or fields of law. Ideally, they will also have relationships with high-quality professionals in related fields, such as accountants, or investigators, who's work can be indispensable in succeeding with your case. Jeff Sayre is the REAL DEAL. He handled our case ethically (unlike the opposing attorney, who hid key information which, once found out, ultimately benefited us). Jeff is competent, respectful, and in the end, I believe he saved us a bundle of money. He provided us with... VALUE! (ooohs and aaaahs.) If we ever find ourselves in trouble again (heaven's forbid! knock on wood, salt over shoulder), or just need advice on a business matter, I will definitely go back to Jeff Sayre's office of skilled and ethical attorneys. Highly recommended (and that really is saying a lot coming from me). (Note: This office moved last year from Jefferson Street to 1320 University Street)

Mr Budigan is a great attorney who shows he really cares about your case. I used 2 other law firms…read morebefore being referred to Bill. I was tossed around to multiple attorneys withers firms and never knew what was going on heading into court. Mr Budigan knows his stuff, communication is amazing, and you go through your case knowing what's going on. I highly recommend him, he is the only reason my son and I get yo spend any time together. I owe him everything.

Best lawyer I've ever worked with. Really cares about the people he works for. Very sympathetic. If…read moreyou're looking for an honest lawyer he's the man. Thank you Bill!

Zach Brusseau is an extremely professional, dedicated, and proactively attentive attorney amongst…read morehis class, and I can not say anything more awesome about this guy. Zachary is beyond a powerhouse in the ring, knows exactly how to honestly and effectively represent his clients in an out-of-this-world manner when time and freedom is of the essence. It was a pleasure working beside you, and I look forward to your honest, professional representation in the future!

Zach Brusseau is an amazing lawyer- tireless, knowledgeable and patient to the extreme. Despite…read morehim being a public defender, he treats every case as if it was the only/most important one. After watching him interact with not just myself, but other clients/defendants, it is obvious that it is very important to him that those he represent understand every aspect of their charges and alternatives for resolution. He patiently walks you step by step through any questions you may have and shows a massive amount of compassion toward his clients and their circumstances. I might have missed a trial date if it was not for him calling and advising me of the date and discussing where we were with things! Even when he is overwhelmed with cases, Zach, will never try to urge you to settle when you shouldn't. He is a VERY CAPABLE AND PROFESSIONAL LAWYER- I never had to worry about anything. In the end Mr. Brusseau was able to secure me a stipulated order of continuance on my assault 4 case; I was floored and so happy I shed tears of joy after I walked out of court and got into my car. I would recommend his advocacy to anyone and everyone looking for an optimal outcome from a very efficient, patient, empathetic, and skilled lawyer. Given how amazingly he handles the hundreds of cases he currently has, when he moves to a firm, Zach will be tens of times more capable and experienced that the other associate lawyers who perhaps haven't taken the route he has.

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional representation I received. My…read moreattorney was knowledgeable, steady, and committed to helping me navigate an overwhelming situation. His guidance and advocacy made a life‑changing difference in my outcome, and I credit his work with giving me the opportunity to rebuild my life. I am grateful for his professionalism, his honesty, and the respect he showed me throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him.

We hired Erik when our college aged son found himself in need of legal counsel. Erik is…read moreknowledgeable and handled the case with the utmost in professionalism. He kept us informed but was also realistic with expectations. His straightforward and honest approach helped to lower our stress about the situation. He is a master negotiator and will strongly advocate on your behalf for the best possible outcome. Highly recommend his services.

Bob is a great lawyer who has helped many families, individuals, and businesses throughout…read moreWashington. I highly recommend him.