Margaret Gettle Washburn

Margaret has worked with me during a contentious battle to change the terms of my original divorce (finalized with a different attorney). She is very knowledgeable about other cases pertaining to my situation and has been tenacious and innovative in her handling of my case. I would trust her with any...thing.

I had the pleasure of working with the attorney team of Margaret Washburn & Scott Mitchell, along with Cheri, Alex & Nancy over a 3.5 year contentious divorce. The team worked hard in representing me across the gamut of mental health evaluations, mediation and court hearings I was subjected to. The...y were a pleasure to work with, explained the process to me as well as kept me in the loop all along the way. I would highly recommend this law team as they get the job done, especially if you find yourself in the courtroom.

Margaret Washburn's firm recently assisted me with a family matter that had me on the defensive end of a contempt and modification I never saw coming. I want to thank Attorney Washburn and her staff for keeping me grounded and in the loop. The result was in my favor and I would recommend her office... to anyone overwhelmed who needs representation.

I needed a Divorce lawyer and Margaret came highly recommended to me by another attorney. My case was complicated and required legal knowledge, experience and courtroom expertise to achieve preservation of my retirement assets that I worked 40+ years to earn. I learned quickly that I could trust and ...rely on Margaret and her legal team's advice and counsel while maintaining my confidence that she had my best interests in mind. Margaret fought hard for my rights and came through for me when I needed her the most...in the courtroom. I can't thank her enough for what she did for me. I survived it all thanks to Margaret and her excellent legal team. I would not hesitate to recommend Margaret to anyone needing an excellent Attorney.

As a client, I felt more like a target_ she referred Private Investigator, Craig Brazeman who disappeared with $1500 retainer fee - She all but condoned his action, billed me for phone calls regarding him, until I confronted her. She presented as pushy, arrogant, and forgetful, and eager to bill yo...u for every minute. She is "the" stereotype lawyer, talking circles and billing. After the first consult meeting, Ms Washburn encouraged me that I had a good case and first thing was to hire PI for further investigation of other party. After some consideration, I met with her suggested PI , in her office at which time retainer fees were given to both. After one month with no word from PI (and no return of texts or messages) , I called Ms Washburn. To my surprise, she said that she didn't know I had paid him! and questioned me why I did that . I explained the only way I would even consider that to happen was by her direction, and I had to remind her she directed me to this guy and the payment took place in her presence. She took no concern in responsibility for the guy disappearing and quickly suggested I call a different PI, as the first guy is nowhere to be found or contacted. I felt dupped and vulnerable now. Also occurred is mysterious disappearance of financial documents box brought to Washburn office (at the time of retainers being passed) - When I decided to quit this mess and ask to come get my documents, I was gaslighted as to my memory of said box, and subjected to a specific story of how I carried it from her car to a meeting we had with my accountant and left it there. I was able to corroborate with accountant that did not happen, issue was dropped and she put me on notice that box never came to her office. Ok, fine, my documents are lost . How strange it was then, that she immediately contacted "alleged missing" PI about it's possible whereabouts (since the box was presented at same meeting in which both were hired) . This whole situation was so fishy from the moment retainers were passed. I was so nervous that whole month and backed out as quickly as I could. I lost the retainer of 1500 on the PI flat out, and was refunded a portion of retainer given to her. To this day, Brazeman has not called, texted or presented me with documentation or a bill of accounting the time spent and admittedly, Washburn maintains contact with him via email. As a client, I felt more like a target with these two. When I consulted a different attorney, immediately I was advised that 1), my case was NOT strong, as she was leading me and 2) hiring PI was not necessary to obtain the information sought. At the time of writing that, the PI, Brazeman, had not responded to my communications. Eventually, several weeks later, he made contact after reading my review. He conceded to refund part of the fee paid.