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Paula L McCandlis

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Paula L McCandlis
5.0 star rating
Felt completely confident
- Carl, a Divorce client
5.0 star rating
Got the job done!
- a Divorce client
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Family
    15 years
  • 50% Personal Injury
    2 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 360-714-0900
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  • Brett Murphy - Washington's Injury Lawyers
    1310 10th Street
    Suite 104
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Office: 360-714-0900
    Office: 360-714-0900
    Fax: 866-437-0623
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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My office has three main goals: to educate clients, other attorneys and the Court on the law, the legal process, and the legal issues. As a family law... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Felt completely confident”

Posted by: Carl, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I felt that Paula had exactly the right mix of fairness and firmness in settling my divorce case. From the first meeting I felt she was able to... more
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5 star rating

“Got the job done!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 11 months ago.

Client Review: After working with 4 other attorney's who only added fuel to fire, racked up bills and spun their wheels; Paula accomplished more in the 4 months... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Kathleen Jane Marshall

I endorse this lawyer. Neither of our clients came to the table with "clean hands." We managed to resolve the case without having to go to trial,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kathleen Marshall , Bellingham (WA), 6 months ago
Christina Elaine King

I have opposed Paula on a number of cases over the past few years, and without fail she continues to bring nothing but the best advocacy, commitment... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christina King , Bellingham (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since Paula L McCandlis was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Brett Murphy Coats Knapp McCandlis & Brown 2011–present
Attorney at Paula McCandlis Attorney at Law 1997–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1996
University of California - Santa Cruz Philosophy/Legal Studies Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Eagle Member Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 2011-present
Member of Rules Committee Whatcom County Bar Association 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Support Law Advocates Lawyers Take Orders 2011
Ethics - Client Intake Express CLE 2011
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