Marie Everlyn Washington

Ms. Washington handled a juvenile domestic case for me. I was acquainted with Ms. Washington on a semi-personal basis and really liked her straight forward, yet polite, personality. For this reason, I chose to consult with her when I found myself dealing with some confusing child custody issues. A...fter the first consultation with Ms. Washington, I knew if my situation grew to the point of needing an attorney, I would be hiring her. ( please note: my original divorce attorney was still practicing and still in town and I consulted with one other attorney before choosing Ms. Washington. Point being I did not choose her simply because I knew her well enough to speak.) Ultimately, I did need to retain Ms. Washington. She was honest and upfront about the expense my legal journey was going to cost. She did NOT milk every penny she could - even shared with me things I could do on my own in order to save charges from her office. She would return phone calls promptly and if she couldn't, someone from her office contacted me. Ms. Washington never made me feel uneducated, but explained the ways of the law in a manner I could understand. She also truly had my best interest at heart - she never painted a rosy picture of the situation, always helping me make the best decisions I could with the information I had at the time. She was sensitive to the impact the process could possibly have on other aspects of my life and monitored the situation - again with honesty, preparation and advice. I felt "guided," never "dragged" through the legal experience. Ms. Washington's talents did not stop in her office, however, she owned the court room. She is confident, diligent and pointed. She has a plan and intends to execute that plan without any hesitation. She is tenacious. That saying "though she is small, she is fierce" comes to mind. ( Ms. Washington is all of 5'3" - maybe!) In the end, the court ruled "in my favor." Ms. Washington called me once she knew the outcome. She took a few moments to "celebrate" with me and then immediately cautioned me that appeals could be filed. I would recommend Marie Washington to anyone for anything. I would hire her again in a heartbeat, ESPECIALLY if my life depended on it. One can feel secure having her in their corner.

I have worked with Ms. Washington on several occasions, consulting her for advice, guidance and preparation of legal documents. In one instance, the consultation involved an issue of a personal nature, while the others focused on the drafting of wills, including specific inheritance concerns, and a ...comprehensive discussion of associated issues. In all cases, Ms. Washington has been thoroughly prepared to assist me in making informed decisions and developing strategies that clearly reflect her interest in, and dedication to, her clients' best interests. Ms. Washington is a pleasure to work with. She is a trustworthy professional and a true friend.

I went to Ms. Washington to have a will package prepared and was thoroughly impressed with the level of service she provided. She immediately put me at ease during our meeting, took the time to explain everything, and answered all of my questions. The entire experience was great, and I wouldn't hesit...ate to use her again for any of my legal needs.

Marie has been an excellent attorney for me and has always been very professional in the way she has handled my cases. Her cheerful attitude has always been able to put my mind at ease, and made me feel like I was in good hands. I feel that she has done everything I could have asked of her, and I wou...ld absolutely recommend Marie to anyone seeking legal aid.