James D Van Ness's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

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Posted by Jan | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Praise for Jim and Team

If you need a team of excellent lawyers, call Jim. I cannot describe the gratitude I have for the kindness and professionalism I received from Jim and his team. What could have been a disaster for me was resolved quickly. They certainly know their profession and I benefited in their care. Thank you!

Posted by Robert | August 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Look no further

I first met Mr. Van Ness and his team almost 2 years ago, while looking to do some estate planning. Since then, I've had to hire him for my custody case. Mr. Van Ness was very up front about everything, and helped ease all my concerns. Mr. Van Ness and his team are the only ones I recommend to anyone... I know.

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Posted by Vince | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I would challenge anyone to discover a better attorney at law with paralegal staff to match

Hello, My name is Vince B. I hired James Vanness for a very difficult custody case in 2012. The other party was a different kind of extreme borderline personality disorder. This case was about as extreme and filled with about as many reckless and abusive and costly lies about me as a case could... be. Regretfully, My ex and daughter's mother is one of the greatest pyschopath masterminds of all time. Only thanks to Jim and his staff was I able to make sense of of the most difficult time in my life and my daughter's life. Even though the other party cost a grand toll in lies, manipulation and deciet in front of a court audience, Jim remained calm and collective, focused on pertinent issues and after representing me for 4 years in ongoing defense of lies and accusations made against me he ended up getting me awarded with full custody of my daughter with grounds to move across the country. Jim is incredibly honest, funny, genuine, has great empathy, is caring, morally sound, and reasonable on cost. If he or his staff state they are going to do something they are on top of it immediately and get the job done for you no matter what it takes. He and his staff have gone to extreme lengths in my case and in the end we won, even though it took just over 4 years. Thanks to Jim Vanness at Vanness Williamson and his staff my 9 year old daughter and myself have obtained a new lease on life and a life of peace. Well outside of fees paid for service I am indebted to this man and his firm. We could not have done this without him. Sincerely, Vince B

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Replied last April 04, 2017

Vince is the exact kind of person I always wanted to help with my legal skill. He is absolutely devoted to his daughter and my job was to get him full custody AND for the court to approve his relocation (with his daughter) from Oregon to Wisconsin. We won all the way around.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Emails

He was a good lawyer who seemed to have empathy for my case. The only thing I'd suggest is having faster responses by email.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney!

I needed help with my divorce and Jim Van Ness did a wonderful job guiding me through this difficult process. He was knowledgable, diligent and confident. I would recommend to anyone needing a family law attorney!

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Adam Paczkowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is a fantastic attorney to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and always responsive to his clients needs."

Zachary Gottlieb

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ryan Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Jim to be fair and reasonable both in his approach with opposing attorneys, but also in how he handles his client. When necessary he is assertive and can take a stand on an issue and present it convincingly. Jim is a great attorney."

Elaine Smith-Koop

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Milan Castillo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim is a strong advocate for his clients."

Ryan Collier

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim as a professional for twenty years. He is thoughtful and intelligent with a knack for thinking outside the box. And he is literally a rocket scientist. I would recommend him without reservation."

Howard Collins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse James Van Ness without reservation. I have enjoyed working on many cases with him on the other side. We work toward practical solutions for our client's but if the matter has to taken to court his approach at trial is as a zealous attorney prepared for trial."

CJ Graves

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Jim on a contentious dissolution matter involving convoluted personal and financial matters. Throughout representation Jim was a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. Since then, I have referred several potential clients in the Salem area to him for domestic relations representation."

Charles Lucas

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a highly competent attorney who serves his clients well."

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Experience

Rating: 9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016