I went in needing help with a small portion of my paperwork and he sat me down and put things in terms I could understand and even worked through the child support paperwork I was struggling with so much! He's a lifesaver! I wouldn't have been able to figure it out if it weren't for him! He was super friendly and knew what he was talking about.
I have had two very significant professional experiences with David over the years and he has helped me so much that I feel I need to share this with others so that they may find him. He does not need more business; this is public service message.
The first time he helped me was to help resolve my deceased mother's estate. As anyone who has experienced this situation knows, the death of a parent is very sad and very stressful. It is also a time where family disagreements can emerge. I needed help getting my mother's small estate settled. My siblings and I could not agree on the method to do this. David initially was consulted to help all of us mutually. It ended up he represented me. He helped get this potentially bad experience resolve by guiding us to a very reputable and experienced third-party manager who for a very modest fee worked with all of us to settles the estate. David handled this with understanding, thoroughness and skill.
The second professional interaction that I have had with David was with the unfortunate ending of my marriage from my spouse who I very much still love. This was the most significantly sad and distressing event of my whole life. Initially my ex-wife and I tried to use a 100 percent collaborative approach to our divorce. We had several young children and significant personal assets, and our mutual goal was to have a healthy, stable family relationship as an end result. As an inherent part of the collaborative approach, it was necessary to have both parties be represented by their own counsel. This led to the almost inevitable conflict as each lawyer represented their own client's best interest. A more adversarial type of divorce process developed as time went on.
The end result was that I think occurred was the best possible outcome for me, my ex-wife and our children other than if a divorce and the reason for it had never occurred.
David contributed very significantly to making this happen. I was very sad and very anxious during the process. He made himself available to me and provided careful, thorough and compassionate advice in a way that made it seem as I was his only client. That obviously was not the case. He has many clients who he was helping with similarly important matters.
Not only did David provide me with expert legal advice but he provided me with very insightful personal advice to help me stay in the right frame of mind. When I would go off course in my thinking, he very solidly steered me back to a productive thought process in a non-judgmental manner. I never asked him how much he thought that the process would cost because I would have paid any price to have things turn out well. In the end, while the process was not inexpensive, the costs that I paid for his legal services were such a high value considering the amount and quality of advice that he provided to me.
I think that David and I had a particularly good working relationship because we have a similar personality and way of thinking. He is very methodical, likes to his explain his thought process and the nuances to the decision-making process. He makes it very clear that the law and outcomes, especially in matters such as this are not black and white nor predictable. I understood and accepted that reality. Some people may come to the situation wanting their lawyer to tell them with certainty what will happen. Some people would only be confident in their attorney if there was arrogance and bluster. That type of person would not likely find David to be their best fit. For me, he was the perfect fit though. I told him many times that I felt like he was what it would be like if I had an older, much smarter brother who happened to be a lawyer. He cared that much about me and my case.
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Posted by Amy | August 30, 2023
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Helpful & Efficient
I went in needing help with a small portion of my paperwork and he sat me down and put things in terms I could understand and even worked through the child support paperwork I was struggling with so much! He's a lifesaver! I wouldn't have been able to figure it out if it weren't for him! He was super friendly and knew what he was talking about.
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Posted by Bruce | September 7, 2022
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As Good as it Gets for a Lawyer
I have had two very significant professional experiences with David over the years and he has helped me so much that I feel I need to share this with others so that they may find him. He does not need more business; this is public service message.
The first time he helped me was to help resolve my deceased mother's estate. As anyone who has experienced this situation knows, the death of a parent is very sad and very stressful. It is also a time where family disagreements can emerge. I needed help getting my mother's small estate settled. My siblings and I could not agree on the method to do this. David initially was consulted to help all of us mutually. It ended up he represented me. He helped get this potentially bad experience resolve by guiding us to a very reputable and experienced third-party manager who for a very modest fee worked with all of us to settles the estate. David handled this with understanding, thoroughness and skill.
The second professional interaction that I have had with David was with the unfortunate ending of my marriage from my spouse who I very much still love. This was the most significantly sad and distressing event of my whole life. Initially my ex-wife and I tried to use a 100 percent collaborative approach to our divorce. We had several young children and significant personal assets, and our mutual goal was to have a healthy, stable family relationship as an end result. As an inherent part of the collaborative approach, it was necessary to have both parties be represented by their own counsel. This led to the almost inevitable conflict as each lawyer represented their own client's best interest. A more adversarial type of divorce process developed as time went on.
The end result was that I think occurred was the best possible outcome for me, my ex-wife and our children other than if a divorce and the reason for it had never occurred.
David contributed very significantly to making this happen. I was very sad and very anxious during the process. He made himself available to me and provided careful, thorough and compassionate advice in a way that made it seem as I was his only client. That obviously was not the case. He has many clients who he was helping with similarly important matters.
Not only did David provide me with expert legal advice but he provided me with very insightful personal advice to help me stay in the right frame of mind. When I would go off course in my thinking, he very solidly steered me back to a productive thought process in a non-judgmental manner. I never asked him how much he thought that the process would cost because I would have paid any price to have things turn out well. In the end, while the process was not inexpensive, the costs that I paid for his legal services were such a high value considering the amount and quality of advice that he provided to me.
I think that David and I had a particularly good working relationship because we have a similar personality and way of thinking. He is very methodical, likes to his explain his thought process and the nuances to the decision-making process. He makes it very clear that the law and outcomes, especially in matters such as this are not black and white nor predictable. I understood and accepted that reality. Some people may come to the situation wanting their lawyer to tell them with certainty what will happen. Some people would only be confident in their attorney if there was arrogance and bluster. That type of person would not likely find David to be their best fit. For me, he was the perfect fit though. I told him many times that I felt like he was what it would be like if I had an older, much smarter brother who happened to be a lawyer. He cared that much about me and my case.
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Posted by Gill | May 13, 2022
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An Experienced, responsive professional
David worked with me for a successful conclusion of my case. While I realized that my case was not the only case he was dealing with, he always made me feel as though I was the only one that he was working on. His professionalism, courtesy, and overall responsiveness is the reason that I highly recommend David.
Posted by Whit | March 3, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Need a QDRO!?
Mr Lohman handled my QDRO with ease. He took what was originally an unapproved mess done by a former lawyer in Cd’A and recreated the order flawlessly. I can’t say enough about his ability to execute with grace and excellence. The best thing about David is his communication. He responds immediately and kept me informed fully throughout the process! Invaluable! Hire him!!
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Posted by Brandon | March 2, 2021
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Outstanding Individual
David Lohman is a blessing to work with. He is diligent and very bright. He helped me through my divorce in such a way to where my ex and I are on good terms and both satisfied with the outcome of the project.
Posted by Katlynn | January 11, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Lovely
Very personable and helpful; though I didn’t hire him I got stuck in a bad situation with a terrible lawyer and he was willing to help me help myself to fix it. Great man. Would have hired him had he not been so busy. Thanks lohman
Posted by Becky | June 5, 2020
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| Consulted Attorney
Professional and honest… Call him first!
Absolutely the most detailed and informative attorney in town! I have hired two other attorneys on two different occasions, one for a work situation with an employer and another attorney for a child custody case – I wish I had met him before I hired either one of them!
I know exactly how much money, trouble and work is involved when you have a bad attorney! Even if you have one currently and you are not satisfied, don’t be afraid to jump on with David. Well worth it in the end.
DO NOT HIRE ANOTHER ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU CALL HIM – David Lohman was amazing and knew tricks and coached us to ensure we handled a very difficult situation perfectly. He returns calls quickly, gives each client the attention they deserve and has a passion for law. He is not over booked, and you don’t feel like just a number and a paycheck for him. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He even squeezed in appointments after hours to fit our busy schedule.
One conversation with this man and you will never hire another – thank you for all your time and effort David!
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Posted by Vanessa Gale | November 19, 2019
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A+ Attorney
I came to David with my back to the wall, due to the lack of the attorney I had doing the work needed and a spouse of 45 years vowed not to see me have anything. I presented my case to David and he reviewed and he began the strategy to protect me and gave me what I had a right to. I highly, highly recommend David.
Posted by Brittany | September 4, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Adoption Review
David Lohman is our favorite lawyer EVER. He truly cares about the work he does and was there for us every step of the way in the adoption of our wonderful child. Every time we visited with him, he devoted all his attention and resources to fit our needs and desires. The best part was his communication, he replies promptly to emails and phone calls or called us back right away. He kept us informed of what was going on with adoption, sent us emails and copies of everything that he filed with the courts, throughout the entire process! David is someone you can feel like you can trust and talk about anything. He is kind and understanding, and I don’t know what we would have done without him. We highly recommend him to anyone going through an adoption journey. With his superb communication, integrity, objectivity and professional knowledge of his work: he is the best person to help you. If there is anything, we need a lawyer for in the future we are going to contact David indefinitely. He is truly remarkable at what he does.
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Posted by Deborah | May 2, 2019
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Excellent Advice, Highly Recommend
A couple weeks ago I contacted David Lohman regarding some issues in regard to my husband's mother's estate. I initially contacted Idaho Legal Aid and was given his name and phone number along with three other local attorneys.
I spoke with David for 35 minutes about estate legal issues and I was very impressed with his intelligence, patience, empathy and advice.
David was the only attorney I was able to speak to of the four that were referred to me by Idaho Legal Aid. In fact, I never spoke to any of the other three attorneys because I didn't make it past the receptionists or legal secretaries/assistants.
I was shocked when David answered his own phone after only two rings. He answered every question I had and gave me sound legal advice that worked. In addition there was no charge for our 35 minute phone conversation.
In addition to being very knowledgeable, David was a pleasure to speak with and we actually had a few laughs. If the legal situation my husband was facing had not been resolved by David's advice, we would have hired him in a heartbeat.
Thank you David for your help, you truly were a godsend and my husband and I appreciated your pro bono assistance.
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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019
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I would recommend David Lohman for your legal issues
Mr. Lohman did a great job and was able to resolve our case in a timely manner. He provided feedback and updates on our case. I would recommend him to anyone, very knowledgeable and honest.
Posted by Scott | July 18, 2018
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Best lawyer I've ever seen
I looked David up because a friend needed a family law lawyer, and found that he had a well-deserved 5 star rating here. I hired him back when he was still doing criminal defence. I've never seen anyone who is better at what they do. It was amazing to watch him work. Yet I could even afford to hire him at the time when I didn't have a whole lot of money. A good lawyer AND a good person! The English language doesn't have the words for me to describe how awesome he is.
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Posted by Carolyn | May 9, 2018
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Great Lawyer
David was a great Probate lawyer when I was dealing with my mom's estate. He explained everything step by step and was there to answer any questions that I had. I would highly recommend him for your legal needs. He is very personable and patient in answering all your questions. The process was quicker than I expected thanks to him being so efficient. If your looking for a good lawyer than give him a call.
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Posted by Tom | February 15, 2018
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Professionally and expertly Solved
David was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He laid out the pros and cons and also let me make the choice and did not push for what he thought was the correct path. He showed me the legal means and I chose the result. I will use him again.
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Great Attorney..
David wrote up a great answer to a petition for guardianship and didn't charge a thing! Thanks
Posted by Eric Backman | August 4, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Fantastic consultation experience
David provided me with a consultation that was fantastic, going far out of his way to help and direct me to just the services I needed for my case. Even though he acknowledged that he was not the proper candidate for my case, he coached me on what to look for and provided options best suited for me. Thank you David!
Posted by Debra Heberer | July 24, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Adoption
My husband and I hired Mr. Lohman to assist us with an adoption that involved two states which is typically more complicated. He made all the necessary contacts and had all the documents in order when it came time to go to court. The judge even pointed out, that having worked with him in the past, he was not surprised with his well organized preparation. He also was timely and affordable. Thank you, Debra
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017
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attorney with care, integrity and successful results
If you are looking for an attorney with integrity, genuine care for his client, attention to detail, commitment to high level of communication and successful results within a budget, Mr. Lohman is the right person to hire. As an individual with a law degree I would not hesitate to hire him just as I did for my own particular case. His representation provided me with peace of mind so that I would not have to worry about a quality job being done with the best potential results achieved. Mr. Lohman is the attorney to hire in Idaho!
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Posted by Elizabeth | May 17, 2017
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Very thorough, very sharp about the law
David Lohman is such a wonderful attorney. The first time we hired him we were adopting our granddaughter. We have called him for advice on many occasions. We recently hired him on a sensitive matter. He was, as always, very thorough in his research. He was considerate of our feelings. He spent as much time with us as we needed. We always turn to him because he is so sharp about the law. We recommend him to all our friends.
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Posted by Terry | December 14, 2016
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SUPERB LEGAL COUNSEL IN NORTH IDAHO
Mr. David Lohman recently provided consistently high quality services on my behalf that ensured the most favorable legal outcomes possible. As my legal counsel, Mr. Lohman always exuded a thorough and vast understanding of all laws pertaining to my case, as well as their specific and practical application. Fastidiously detailed, he skillfully gathered and carefully studied all information and accounts to form my best legal strategy. Mr. Lohman's personal sensitivity to my individual situation, coupled with his focused dedication and sheer hard work, collectively instilled the confidence that I really needed and value. His unique ability to honestly and clearly communicate his legal expertise, both in and out of the courtroom, are hallmarks of his impeccable commitment to providing the best legal services in Coeur d' Alene, Kootenai County and to the greater North Idaho area. I don't hesitate one bit to recommend Mr. David Lohman.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him, particularly those who are interesting in pursuing a collaborative law approach to solving their legal problems,"
Family Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. David is highly competent. He knows the law, and he is skilled at assessing cases, specifically applying the law to the relevant facts for the purpose of determining likely outcomes. I would recommend David to my family and friends."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"David Lohman is very knowledgeable in both the technical aspects of family law/divorce law practice, and in his application of the appropriate methodology in resolving the legal matter, be it litigation, collaborative law, or mediation. I have found David to be of the highest level of integrity. I give David my high endorsement, and look forward to having more cases with him representing the other party."