James Richard Blake

I read the only other review for James Blake. Here's an opposite experience. I paid the basic consultation fee. I spent an hour with James Blake and Bill Ransom discussing my case/situation. They took the matter under-advisement. A few days later, they sent me a client agreement and retainer request ...for $1500. I promptly signed the agreements and paid the $1500. I spent another hour formulating a game-plan with James. He's a nice-enough guy. I left the meeting feeling as though I was in good hands. Unfortunately, 3-days later, they dropped me as a client. According to the Oregon State Bar, this is allowable. What I find unconscionable is their unwillingness to even take my phone call to discuss the matter. I paid them $1500. They cashed my check. Then they suddenly dropped me, and would not even take my phone call. In fairness, they did return my full retainer, but the whole debacle cost me valuable time in pursuing my plan of action regarding the legal case. I lost first-strike position. As previously noted, James is a nice guy, but it's amazing that he would not take my phone call (after hiring him). I cannot speak of his legal prowess, as I only got this far with him, however, I would caution anyone using his service. You think you have a legal ally in your corner, and the next thing you know, they can dump you as a client. It happened to me.