H. Michael Finesilver

H. Michael Finesilver

also known as Hank Finesilver

4.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 51 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

207 E Edgar St, Seattle, WA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 280-280 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 51 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of H. Michael Finesilver

207 E Edgar St, Seattle, WA, 98102-3108

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H. Michael Finesilver's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Buyer Beware > Hank Stank

I waited a long, long while to write this review in hopes time would temper my words and thoughts, but it hasn't. In short order I awarded Hank some appeals based on his words to me. Unfortunately I misjudged arrogance for confidence. Hank is a very knowledgeable attorney, but severely lacked pro...fessional etiquette. Hank guaranteed winning. He gave me a firm figure capped on his services. Neither of which happened. Hank was inaccessible and buffered by his staff. In over two years he only called me once, even after I requested more communication. At the end, I asked for accountability. Hank refused to call me. Instead, a letter came justifying his actions, insulting me as a client, placing blame elsewhere. I was seeking education and clarification; instead my questions were met as challenges. Hank concealed critical information. I owed a large $um on an appeal Hank boasted he would win, but lost. My judgment sat around in Hank's office for months before I was told. I found out because I prodded due to hearsay. Imagine my surprise that I owed BIG for a failed appeal > plus Hank doubled his original fee to me after our original agreement. In a nut shell > Would I recommend Hank? NO, NEVER. Somethings time can not temper. And, this is one of them. I don't take what I just wrote lightly. In fact, it took a lot for me to leave this in public view. Apparently I am not the only one with Hank issues on this review forum. Just wish I read this forum earlier.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Savy and knowledgable

Mr. Finesilver is very experienced and knowledgable, he has been in this business for long time and very savy in any unorthodox sutiation. He follows the rules and the law so well, the opposing side would find it hard to beat his arguments. In trial he is very well prepared and gets results. Hi...s assistant is a very energetic and thorough young professional , who is a great compliment to his office. She makes communication smoother and clarifies many of the details, not clear to most people who haven't dealt with the legal system. One think I would like to see different is the ability for direct contact via e/mail. I think this is very important and beneficial to the relationship between one and their attorney. I would raccomand him, as I feel his expertise and cognition of the system made big difference in my case

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H. Michael Finesilver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Sharpe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Hank Finesilver. He is extremely knowledgeable about complex family law issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."

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Michael Bugni

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Hank Finesliver as one of the most competent and professional family law attorneys in Washington. I say this having opposed him in many cases. He does excellent work for his clients as a zealous advocate. He is also very passionate about the law and I consider him a legal scholar of the highest caliber."

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Lisa Sharpe

Family lawyer

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Michael Bugni

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Partner, Anderson, Fields, Dermody & Pressnall, Inc., P.S.

Associations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Washington chapter)

Washington State's Representative to the Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Sedlock, 69 Wn.App. 484, 849 P.2d 1243 (1993)

In re Marriage of Washburn, 101 Wn.2d 168, 677 P.2d 152 (1984)

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Education

1972

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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