Denise S. Kuhlman

Denise S. Kuhlman

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 36 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Bothell, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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

About Denise

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

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.

32 years | 500 cases

50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

32 years | 500 cases

30%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

32 years | 50 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

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.

12 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 36 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kuhlman Law Office PLLC

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

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Denise S. Kuhlman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
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Posted by Bob | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney, patient, clear communication

I was referred to Denise, so glad that I was! I couldn’t ask for a more professional & patient lawyer to work with on my Chapter 7 BK. My case was complicated & lengthy on my part to submit to the court. Denise stayed with me thru to the end. Very satisfied with her professionalism & kind and carin...g manner during a difficult time in my life.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy Ch 7

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 th...e process very easy to finally accomplish what you need done. Thank you again Denise!!

Posted by Susan | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best, most responsive and easy to work with Lawyer ever!

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 wa...s 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.

Posted by Carol | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highest recommendation

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.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning

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 comp...lete information needed.

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Denise S. Kuhlman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Doan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 16

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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Latife Neu

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Rachel Edmiston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 06

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."

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Debra Venhaus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

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."

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Dean D'Mellow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 28

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 lawyer | Mar 12

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."

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Marc Stern

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - 2017

Owner, Kuhlman Law Offices

2002 - 2009

DAT Attorney, K & L Gates

2000 - 2002

Legal Project Manager, Voice Stream Wireless Corporation

1996 - 1996

Contract Attorney, Garvey Schubert & Barer

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Kuhlman Attorney at Law

1994 - 1996

Contract Attorney, Merkel, Siegel, Friedrichsen

1989 - 1994

Associate, Lane Powell

Associations

2020 - Present

National Assoc of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

1989 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1988

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform Associate Editor

1987

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform Associate Editor

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