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Practice Areas
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90% Bankruptcy / Debt
5 years, 600 cases (1 example)
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5% Real Estate
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5% Tax
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Hourly ($260-$300/hour)
Payment types
Check, Cash
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Contact Information
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Languages
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About Me
Photos (2)
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About me: Bankruptcy law is complex, and you need an expert on your side. I've handled hundreds of personal bankruptcy cases both before and after the 2005 bankruptcy... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
anonymous,
2009-08-07
4 months ago.
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Client Review:
Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!
Posted by:
kimflores,
2008-07-18
about 1 year ago.
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Client Review:
Dainen is an excellent attorney and really saved my life taking over my case after another attorney completely mis-managed it and nearly cost me tens...
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Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Dainen for some time and know that he is well regarded in the community for both his paid and pro-bono work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Coffman
, Seattle (WA), 9 months ago
Dainen guides his clients smoothly through bankruptcy. He has the experience, perseverance and attitude needed to fully support his clients in tough...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Cynthia Buhr
, Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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6 years
since Dainen N Penta was first licensed to practice law in WA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Partner at Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC |
2008–present
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| Principal at Dainen N. Penta, Attorney at Law |
2006–2008
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| Managing Attorney at Macey & Aleman |
2004–2006
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| Principal at Dainen N Penta, Attorney at Law |
2004–2004
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| Plant Staff at Cowlitz County Title Company |
2003–2003
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| Law Clerk at Law Office of Vincent L. Penta, P.S. |
2002–2003
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| Law Clerk at Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon |
1999–2001
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Education
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| Whitworth College |
International Studies and French |
B.A. w/departmental honors |
1997 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics |
2010 |
| Random Acts of Professionalism Award |
Washington State Bar Association |
2009 |
| WSBA Leadership Institute Fellow |
Washington State Bar Association |
2007 |
| Bill & Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship of the Equity Foundation |
Equity Foundation |
2000 |
| Oregon Law Foundation Scholarship |
Oregon Law Foundation |
2000 |
| Outstanding Graduating Senior, French |
Whitworth College |
1997 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section |
2004–present
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| President (2008-2009); Member |
QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
2005–present
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| Member |
Greater Seattle Business Association |
2006–present
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| Member |
Asian Bar Association of Washington |
2007–present
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| Member |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2007–present
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| Member |
WSBA Professionalism Committee |
2007–present
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| Member & YLD Liaison to SOGI Commission |
American Bar Association |
2009–present
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| Member |
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington |
2009–present
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| Board of Trustees |
Washington Young Lawyers Division |
2009–present
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| Member |
Korean American Bar Association of Washington |
2007–2008
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2001–2006
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| Member |
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Bar Association |
2003–2004
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Contribution:
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
judgment for a credit card debt
Wow, you're in a tough situation. Have you contacted an attorney to discuss your situation? Once... more
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Publications
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Cases
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Lincoln on Professionalism |
Lincoln on Professionalism |
2009 |
| Bar Leaders Panel |
Gonzaga Law Building Bridges Week |
2008 |
| Achieving Diversity - Panel Discussion |
PSALA Achieving Diversity Seminar |
2008 |
| Family Planning and Family Law for GLBT Clients |
Seattle U. and University of Washington OUTLAWS Seminar Series |
2007 |
| The Nuts and Bolts of Solo Practice |
WAMBAC Statewide Diversity Conference |
2007 |
| Collaboration Among Washington's Minority Bar Associations |
2006 Conference of National Latino/a Law Student Association |
2006 |
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