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Dainen N Penta

Dainen N Penta

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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4 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Bankruptcy / Debt
    5 years, 600 cases (1 example)
  • 5% Real Estate
  • 5% Tax

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($180-$260/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC
    1809 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1410
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Office: 206-328-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)
At Seward Park in Seattle
Atop Bootjack Mountain in Eastern Washington

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

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
Former client? Write a review
5 star rating

“professional, easy going”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-07 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Dainen made my bankruptcy as painless as it could have been. I'm glad I went with him!
5 star rating

Posted by: kimflores, 2008-07-18 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Michael David Coffman

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), 8 months ago
Cynthia F Buhr

Dainen guides his clients smoothly through bankruptcy. He has the experience, perseverance and attitude needed to fully support his clients in tough... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cynthia Buhr , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 6 years since Dainen N Penta was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC 2008–present
Principal at Dainen N. Penta, Attorney at Law 2006–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Taxation LL.M. 2002
Lewis & Clark - Northwestern School of Law Certificate in Federal Tax Law J.D. 2001
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
WSBA Leadership Institute Fellow Washington State Bar Association 2007
Bill & Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship of the Equity Foundation Equity Foundation 2000
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section 2004–present
President (2008-2009); Member QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: judgment for a credit card debt
Dainen's answer: Wow, you're in a tough situation. Have you contacted an attorney to discuss your situation? Once... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Strength in Numbers: Special-Focus Bars Partner With Larger Bars - and Grow Bar Leader Magazine (ABA) 2009
The Good and Bad of BAPCPA's Changes King County Bar Bulletin 2008
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Cases
Title:
Mr. & Mrs. Debtor (names confidential) v. Chicago Title Insurance Co.
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Debt
Outcome:
Title company removed judgment lien.
Description:
A client I had represented in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case contacted me to report that she and her husband were refinancing their home and that there...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Lincoln on Professionalism Lincoln on Professionalism 2009
Bar Leaders Panel Gonzaga Law Building Bridges Week 2008
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