Michele M Haaseth

I was able to retain Michele as my attorney for a dissolution of my marriage. I can not thank her enough for the professionalism, compassion and knowledge she shared at every single step of the way. Whenever I had a question she had an honest answer and explained everything to me fully. I felt like I... was doing something relatively easy instead of how complicated I had heard divorce was. Michele was always quick to answer my emails and return my phone calls. She knew what my goals were in the uncontested divorce and fully made sure the outcome would be in accordance with them. I wanted to make an equitable split, make sure I could make a one time payment to cover all spousal support and she went above and beyond. She handled all the communications for the split of 401k and pension accounts so that I didn’t have to spend hours on the phone with the financial companies. She laid all assets and liabilities out cleanly and organized the entire case so that even a kindergartener could understand. Michele was honest with me about outcomes but even then came out above what she had promised by her hard work and determination to fight to my advantage. She made the process easy for me to be able to do all paperwork and get the case finished even after I had moved out of state. She worked with my legal insurance, probably even undercharging me what she deserved to get for such diligent work. I can not recommend her enough or say enough good things about Michele and I believe she is the best lawyer in the entire Seattle area that I’ve ever interacted with or heard of. You could not do better than to give Michele a call and see the results for yourself.

Michele is really very helpful and knowledgeable. She helped me out wrt to my small claims related to tenant-owner issue and helped me throughout with explaining the entire process, coming up with the content for my dispute and preparing me for small court appearance. I ended up wining the case duri...ng my first hearing itself and got my full security deposit back along with my other expenses. I would recommend everyone to work with Michele and I would surely like to work with her once again in case if I happen to face any issue for which I need legal support and guidance.

Very disappointing - after a great first initial meeting, I’ve been strung along. I’ve had to send multiple emails with no response. After getting one response and giving Michelle an easy out so that I could move on and find someone else to help me, she said she wanted to still work on my case keepin...g me on the hook for another few weeks. Since then - ghosted. This has caused active harm to my situation because of timing constraints. Very disappointed because Michelle seemed smart and sharp, but useless if she’s not dependable and has no integrity with her word or accountability.

I contacted Michelle regarding some estate planning for my wife and I. We had a 50 minute phone conversation, which seemed to go well. She sent me a questionnaire, I filled it out, and emailed it back within the next week or two. This was late last year. After that, I never heard from hear again.... I left multiple emails, voicemails, nothing. I even said, if you don't have time for this or are not interested, just tell me. Again, nothing. I just don't get it.

I was working with Michele on a prenuptial agreement this summer. She was quite responsive at first. I spent a few hours on the phone speaking with her and determining what should go in the agreement. She provided useful advice, background, and context about WA State law. However, when it came tim...e for her to draft the agreement, she disappeared. No replies to follow up emails. I actually hadn't paid her anything at all at this point. I understand she was having a busy summer, but I'm baffled as to why she would spend hours discussing my documents, not charge me, and then silently disappear. My feedback would be that if you won't have time to take on a client, please just say so, ideally up front (but better late than never). It will save us both a lot of time. I need to find another lawyer now.