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Denise S. Kuhlman

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  • Bothell, WA
  • Licensed for 32 years
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Denise S. Kuhlman
Denise S. Kuhlman
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About Denise

Personalized financial solutions. Call for a free consultation with Denise at (206) 736-4437

Practice areas

Chapter 7 bankruptcyChapter 13 bankruptcyEstate planningBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 50%

    This office offers advice concerning debt and collection issues. We represent debtors who are overwhelmed by consumer or small business debt.

    24 years, 200 cases

  2. Estate planning: 30%

    This office assists with estate planning, including preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives/living will. Give us a call to arrange a consultation.

    7 years, 100 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 10%

    24 years, 50 cases

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 10%

Contact

Kuhlman Law Office PLLC

22722 29th Dr. SE, STE 100 SMB 149
Bothell, WA, 98021

Website
https://kuhlmanlaw.com/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WAActive198911/13/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers11
    Legal guides0
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerKuhlman Law Offices2009 - 2017
    DAT AttorneyK & L Gates2002 - 2009
    Legal Project ManagerVoice Stream Wireless Corporation2000 - 2002
    Contract AttorneyGarvey Schubert & Barer1996 - 1996
    AttorneyKuhlman Attorney at Law1996 - 2000
    Contract AttorneyMerkel, Siegel, Friedrichsen1994 - 1996
    AssociateLane Powell1989 - 1994
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    King County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
    Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor SectionMember2010 - Present
    Washington State Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    University of Michigan Journal of Law ReformAssociate Editor1988
    University of Michigan Journal of Law ReformAssociate Editor1987
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Michigan Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1989
    University of Wisconsin, MadisonBA - Bachelor of Arts1980

    Reviews

    (18)5.0 stars
    5 Star
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    4 Star
    		6%
    3 Star
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    Review Denise Kuhlman

    Bankruptcy

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Excellent and painless process!!! Denise kept us informed about the progress of the case. This case was little complicated but she handled pretty well. She was very responsive towards our questions whether phone calls or email. Thank you Denise for everything and now we can start a new chapter of our life!!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    So glad I contacted Denise Kuhlman!

    5.0 stars

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    Denise Kuhlman worked as a consultant helping me navigate through a complicated bankruptcy process. Denise is extremely knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Bankruptcy Ch 7

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Denise helped me for over 4 years before I could actually file. I didn't want to take a chance on losing my house because I had to much equity and the law finally changed this year that I could finally file. She is very experienced and always available to answer any questions or emails. She makes the process very easy to finally accomplish what you need done. Thank you again Denise!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    The best, most responsive and easy to work with Lawyer ever!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    I had to face a tough decision to file chapter 7 bankruptcy this last year. I had done it myself 12 years ago when I filed before and just remember it being a nightmare all around. Well I found myself facing a similar situation last year. I wasn't about to go down that road alone again. Denise was recommended to me by a friend at work going thru similar circumstances. And I couldn't be more pleased. I did a class online, filled out all the forms, went to court 1 time then did a final class online. a few days later my discharge was in the mail. so all in all a few months and done. Besides the bankruptcy she has also helped me over the phone answering some questions I had about an IRS debt and an old student loan. She is very knowledgeable of the law and will help with most situations. I recommend her whole heartedly! I also have to say she was extremely competitively priced as well. Which is especially important when you are working with such limited funds in the first place.
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    Highest recommendation

    5.0 stars

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    Denise helped me and my husband with our power of attorney and medical directives. She was thorough, professional, and clear every step of the way. Because we were so satisfied, we are now going to have her help us with our wills. The res she charges are reasonable and fair.
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    Estate planning

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Denise prepared power of attorneys, durable POA for assets and medical decisions for my husband and I. She was prompt, answered all our questions, and provided information on updating our wills, which we are in the process of doing. She is only a phone call or text away and always provides the complete information needed.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Well done

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    We really appreciated that Denise stuck with us over the year and a half or so it took us to work through filing. It was a difficult decision on our part, complicated by an unexpected inheritance. Her patience, and her overall handling of the case, was much appreciated. My only criticism was that I found some small discrepancies in our paperwork after she had reviewed it. She, however, was quick to rectify and keep us on track.
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    Bankruptcy

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Denise was great, she was extremely helpful in every way,very sympathetic with my sister Karen who has dementia. I am so glad I found her, she made everything as easy as possible! Thanks Denise you are great!
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    Help and Guidance for Difficult Circumstances

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    I have known Ms. Kuhlman for over 15 years. She works in a very difficult field of law, and yet she establishes an empathic relationship with her clients. One of her strengths is her ability to move clients along their dissolution path expertly in a reasonable amount of time to achieve the greatest benefits for clients. Ms. Kuhlman shows great compassion for her clients' personal and/or business circumstances. Ms. Kuhlman is well versed in her areas of law, and executes a custom tailored strategy for each client. I referred several friends and business clients to Ms. Kuhlman over the years, and I have received great thanks and accolades for making the introduction. I recommend her highly to personal and business clients who have a need for expert guidance in bankruptcy, foreclosure, and/or business dissolution.
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    Superb Lawyer

    5.0 stars

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    Denise was the best possible lawyer that I could have found for my case. I am a Canadian and was a defendant in a bankruptcy/litigation case in the US, and In order to find someone to help me, I did a google search for lawyers in WA and found Denise's name, among others. Several mentioned they gave a free consultation but on sending emails to a few, I had only 2 responses, Denise's being one of them. Denise called me and we had a lengthy first conversation after which she went over what she could do for me. She suggested the best way to proceed yet gave me some options, going over each one of them in detail. The amount of time involved was mentioned and the fee structure explained. At every stage along the way Denise was professional and knowledgeable. She was easy to speak with and was kind and understanding of the situation, making me feel very hopeful of a positive outcome. She is a great listener and I was able to share my fears and anxiety without feeling I was being judged. Every phone call I made to her and every email sent, was responded to, if not in minutes, then by the end of the day. I was kept abreast of what was happening at every stage. Denise managed to settle my case with huge success, something that would not have happened or been possible if I had continued on my own. I am extremely grateful and I would recommend Denise to anyone, without reservation.
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    Lawyer Stephen Nathan Doan

    Stephen Doan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 16, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Her services to the legal community are invaluable. I enjoy reading her responses here on AVVO.

    Lawyer Latife Helen Neu

    Latife Neu, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Denise is highly knowledgeable and committed to getting great results for her clients.

    Lawyer Rachel Edmiston

    Rachel Edmiston, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 6, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Denise is a very responsible and conscientious attorney. She maintains a positive rapport with fellow attorneys and works to resolve issues with an efficient, genuine, and earnest demeanor.

    Lawyer Debra J Venhaus

    Debra Venhaus, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 20, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kuhlman is highly knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy. She is diligent in assisting her clients to provide everything necessary for a successful conclusion to the case. As the process can be stressful for the client, Ms. Kuhlman does her best to allay the client's fears. I highly recommend Denise Kuhlman.

    Lawyer Latife Helen Neu

    Latife Neu, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Denise is highly knowledgeable and committed to getting great results for her clients.

    Lawyer Dean L D'Mellow

    Dean D'Mellow, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Denise now on a variety of different legal matters for over 10 years and I have always been impressed with her knowledge and her ability to work with her clients. I often seek her advice with my more complicated bankruptcy matters. With bankruptcy, it is imperative that you get it right the first time, and Denise is known to all as getting it right every time. When you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney, you want the attorney that other lawyers in the community recommend their clients too, you want Denise Kuhlman.

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    Grant Courtney, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 12, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Denise and I worked together for a number of years and I was always impressed by her professionalism and commitment to her clients.

    Lawyer Stephen Nathan Doan

    Stephen Doan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 16, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Her services to the legal community are invaluable. I enjoy reading her responses here on AVVO.

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