Kim Maree Johannessen

After disappointing attempts working with other attorneys, we feel so fortunate to have found Kim to help us during a long and complicated litigation process. As she tirelessly and tenaciously worked even beyond our expectations, we observed her amazing, critical-thinking mind; high concern for clie...nts' interests; deep professional expertise; and drive for accuracy, which consistently provided us with wise advice. Kim was our strong, dependable and trustworthy advocate during a difficult time. She was always fully prepared and already anticipating steps ahead, which helped us reach a satisfactory outcome. If you are ever in need of a brilliant, high-principled and conscientious environmental legal attorney, we most highly recommend Kim.

Kim really helped out of a rough situation. The buried oil tank on my property (still in use) was found to be leaking and had spread over a large area. I had a very difficult time trying to figure out what to do. The company that tested the soil just tossed me aside to an attorney. The attorney w...as mostly interested in litigation. I talked to realtors. None of them knew much of anything about soil contamination. I finally found Kim, and she gave me a road map of what to do and I was ultimately able to perform the cleanup and sell the property. It wasn't cheap (it cost me over $70,000), but I don't know what I would have done had I not contacted Kim.

Kim Johannessen was referred to me by a friend who happens to be a very successful attorney himself. A request was posted on Listserve, a Legal Referral directory used by attorneys to post referrals and recommendations, and Johannessen & Associates came up repeatedly. I remember one attorney resp...onding "This is the one". After speaking with several other attorneys, I knew Kim was the best choice. Not only was Johannessen & Associates recommended by other attorneys, but also by environmental cleanup companies I had contacted. Working with Kim was the best decision I could have made. I was in a very complex situation with a leaking residential oil tank that involved many parties with no clear path. Kim's extensive legal experience on environmental matters, combined with her keen understanding of the issues and the hard work put in by Kim and her associates, all were key to our being able to work towards a resolution, despite a seemingly hopeless beginning. If you have an oil tank or other environmental issues, put Johannessen & Associates on your speed dial. The first one to hire her firm will count their blessings.

We had an absolutely awful oil problem with our personal residence. After going down several wrong paths we were able to find Johannessen & Associates (J&A). Kim was referred to us by a very successful attorney who happens to be an attorney himself. He asked around for us and said that J&A are... who his counterparts recommended. I also told our story to a friend who happened to be on the other side of J&A. They lost. He said they were very tough and very good. Based on our experience, both of these recommendations couldn't have been more accurate. Ask around yourself. If you find someone that doesn't like them, chances are they were on the other side and lost. If you want an attorney that is more than knowledgeable in legal matters around oil and is extremely thorough then I would highly recommend that you talk to this firm.

I too need to add my praise for Kim and her staff. She helped us through a terrible experience with a leaking oil tank and an insurance company that did not want to cover the costs of cleanup. Ultimately, Kim saved us from what would have been financial disaster (hundreds of thousands of dollars in c...osts). If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself dealing with a leaking UST, I would highly recommend Kim and her firm.