John A. Long

John A. Long

3.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 54 years

Debt and lending agreements Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Debt & Lending Agreements, Real Estate

300 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Debt and Lending Agreements 85%

I focus upon mortgage lending laws and regulation with emphasis upon Mortgage Broker duties and responsiblities. This practice requires extensive knowledge of both State and Federal laws and regulations related to lending disclosures to the public as wek as complicated compliance requirements that Brokers and Lenders must meet. I represent Lenders before Administrative Agencies, advise on best business practices and defend against civil claims of misconduct.

32 years

85%
Real Estate 15%

I perform legal services primarily in the area of residential transactions such buy/sell/lease agreements, escrow and related civil litigation regarding duties and liablities of buyers and sellers or real property and representation of Landlords in lease disputes.

47 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1985

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in California for 54 years

State: California

Acquired: 1971

Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Offices of John A. Long

300 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA, 98027

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John A. Long's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Catherine | June 26, 2014

Highly Recommended

John Long has been a godsend! His experience and knowledge of the mortgage industry is unparalleled. After working with over a dozen attorneys across the US over several issues, experience with the best and the worst has given us an honest appreciation of what a good attorney is worth. He and his sta...ff have guided us through the most complicated and overwhelming case, and his professionalism and compassionate support have been deeply appreciated. Highly recommended!

Posted by Mark | October 10, 2012

Don't fall for it.

Let's cut to the chase. John Long is inept, unprofessional, and a charlatan. Upon my first meeting, he told me in the first 15 minutes how solid my case was, how the bank didn't even own my house and had committed multiple cases of fraud. Obviously my family and I were excited and decided to hire him.... BIG MISTAKE. I paid my money, and waited...and waited. Weeks went by. Phone calls and emails were ignored. With our court date approaching, we became nervous. John finally reappeared. urging us not to fret, we had more than enough time for him to file and amendments to our case that were necessary. Then he disappeared again. When we called to complain to his office, we were promptly hung up on. The lack of professionalism and communication was beyond belief. For those who even remotely think that hiring John is a good idea, just know that the OPPOSING attorney in this case responded to communications far quicker than John. The whole matter fell apart the week before our hearing. Once again he refused to answer calls and basic questions. The night before the hearing, John called to say that upon further review, the bank did indeed own the note. If we would have known this, the matter in how we approached this case would have been entirely different. John never amended our documents prior to the hearing, which infuriated the judge. He wound up getting into a fight with her, and disgusted, she threw out our entire case with prejudice, meaning our solid claims could never be raised in court again. We did have a good case. We went through the trial modification, and had a signed document from the bank clearing stating that if we made our payments "the bank will make the modification permanent." Even still, John botched this. Today, we have a sign of auction posted to our front door. The home that I saved diligently for 25 years is about to taken away from us. Other lawyers who have reviewed this case have just shaken their heads, agreeing with us that this case was botched badly. In a matter of weeks, we will be homeless. Do not make the same mistake we made. John ethical behavior is worse than the banks he pretends to hate. Don't fall for it. It's all an act.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2011

They went above and beyond to save our home

When I first came there, I was in a bad financial position. I was late on my mortgage because my hours had been cut at work and I was in danger of losing my home. To make matters worse, I had accumulated $50,000 in credit card debt trying to make ends meet. I consulted with them and they made me feel... better and gave me all of my options. I ended up filing a bankruptcy because the bank would not help me but I am happy to say that they were able to save my home and they saved me a bunch of money every month. They were very professional and I felt very comfortable throughout the process. They really worked extra hard on my case, more than any other attorney would have. In the end, the representatives I worked with at john long law has helped me save my home and has put me on a path to a better future. I am very happy that there is now a light at the end of the tunnel and you have helped me lift this weight off my shoulders.

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Elizabeth Powell

Real estate lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the great good luck to have John as an opposing counsel in a fairly complex real property matter a few years ago. He did an excellent job for his client and was the epitome of professionalism at all times."

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Jacob DeGraaff

Real estate lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Long is a leader in the area of mortgage compliance law. His experience is invaluable to clients and fellow lawyers alike, and he is eager to share his vast knowledge with those who need assistance. He is an outstanding professional and a pleasure to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Voluntary inactive (disciplinary) issued in CA, 2018

updated on 08/08/2018

This sanction means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 2017

updated on 03/09/2017

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2015

updated on 07/06/2015

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Associations

1985 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

member

1971 - Present

State Bar of California

member

1999 - 2000

Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers

King County Chapter President/member State Board

Education

1970

University of Southern California Law School

Juris doctorate

1967

University of Souther California

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

Scotsman Guide Brokers Face New Fidicuary Duty

2007

Scotsman Guide How Contracts Can Lead to Buybacks

2006

Scotsman Guide An Eye On Regulation

2005

Scotsman Guide Heed The Alarm

Languages

Spanish

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