Richard B. Cassady JR

Richard B. Cassady JR

2.7
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 31 years

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

811 1st Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA

About Richard

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Seattle family law practice for King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. Offers free consultations for divorce, paternities, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property/debt division, domestic violence, child relocation, contempt, and modifications.

30 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dancey & Cassady, L.L.P.

811 1st Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA, 98104-1435

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Richard B. Cassady JR's Reviews

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2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Nigel | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended

I worked with Rich in 2016 when I went through a divorce, and I would highly recommend him. He was attentive to my case when it needed to be prioritized, and he was knowledgeable throughout the process. While we only made it to mediation, I would have been confident working with Rich had we gone to... trial.

Posted by Meichele | January 28, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A highly recommended attorney

I initially met with Richard for a free consultation. It was clear from the start that he had the knowledge and experience necessary to handle my case. My case was very complicated, involving a modification of a parenting plan with the children residing in another state. Richard took the time to list...en to the facts of my case and answered all of my questions. Just as important, he never tried to oversell me or waste my time/money. I would highly recommend this attorney

Posted by Michael | February 20, 2015

Excellent work and experience

Mr Cassady is an extremely good attorney. I was in a bad situation financially and he really helped me to understand my options, course of actions and what was important when converting my separation into a final divorce decree. We hit many bumps in the road and he was on top of all of them and kept... me informed on a regular basis. He worked diligently to map out and get the best outcome possible. The divorce is final now and the future ahead is not cloudy any more thanks to his efforts.

Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2015

Customer Service Extremely Poor - Never Keeps His Client Informed

Well what should have been a 3-4k Divorce ended being dragged out for 5 months. He's doesn't care about is clients well being at all. I lost $3,000 to my wife's attorney before we even got to mediation. He never explained the importance of timely completing discovery of assets disclosure statement...s. It really felt like he and my wife's attorney were out to take advantage of us both. I ended up out of over 8K to him also on a divorce that was short term. (Less than 2 yrs) The only reason I got out of this..is because my wife ran out of money and didn't want to pay her attorney any longer. It was nothing magnificent -he did for me what so-ever!! He never responded to phone call or emails in an efficient manner. In fact seemed very irritated when tough questions were asked. He never fought for me. He and the other attorney used the discovery process to charge as much money as they possibly could. They both knew this was a short term marriage. I won't be getting married again. However, if I did and needed an attorney...I wouldn't make this nightmarish decision......ever again of choosing this guy...TAKE MY ADVICE DON'T HIRE HIM

Richard Cassady

Replied last March 7, 2017

I repeatedly communicated with my client orally, in writing, and in person about the need to fully and timely respond to the other party's discovery requests. We had dozens of communications about this. It is important to note the other party was not at all reasonable with their settlement demands, and this is the tact they took throughout the litigation.. In fact, it is fair to say the other party's demands were outrageous. Once both sides completed their discovery, I was able to show opposing counsel how their demands were not supported by the evidence, and what my client was originally offering was more than reasonable, then the case settled without even needing to go to mediation. I did feel bad for my client because it was a short-term marriage with no significant assets or debts, and it should have been resolved for the initial fee deposit of $1500, or less, not the thousands spent. My client was a victim of an overly aggressive attorney who did not have either all the facts, or the correct facts from the client. It took awhile, and it cost more than it should have, but in the end, it settled for about what I expected in the beginning. I wish my client the best of luck!

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2014

Fail to File Important Document

I am a sole owner of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). I went to the trouble of making four copies of the LLC Operating Agreement. Richard Cassady decided not to include the LLC Operating Agreement which shows me as the sole owner. He said this is Family Law not Business Law. Because of this the Cou...rt Commissioner issue a temporary order (that lasted 2 years) that gave control of part of my LLC to my now X-wife and required me to obtain her approval for all business decisions. I have talked to three lawyers after dropping Mr. Cassady. They considered it a gross legal error to omit the LLC Operating Agreement. The Opposing Counsel even ask Mr. Cassady’s replacement why it was not filed in the first place. It cost me over $200,000 in legal fees in my divorce. I believe much of this was to fight the problems caused by Richard Cassady deciding not to include the LLC Operating Agreement in the original court filings. I am a sole owner of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). I went to the trouble of making four copies of the LLC Operating Agreement. Richard Cassady decided not to include the LLC Operating Agreement which shows me as the sole owner. He said this is Family Law not Business Law. Because of this the Court Commissioner issue a temporary order (that lasted 2 years) that gave control of part of my LLC to my now X-wife and required me to obtain her approval for all business decisions. I have talked to three lawyers after dropping Mr. Cassady. They considered it a gross legal error to omit the LLC Operating Agreement. The Opposing Counsel even ask Mr. Cassady’s replacement why it was not filed in the first place. It cost me over $200,000 in legal fees in my divorce. I believe much of this was to fight the problems caused by Richard Cassady deciding not to include the LLC Operating Agreement in the original court filings.

Richard Cassady

Replied last October 3, 2018

The facts are not as straightforward as claimed by this person. We supplied all documents the client provided to us when he was able to provide them, including the document the operating agreement. This business was very much intertwined with his divorce, and community assets, as well as managed by his wife. The only hearing I represented him on was the first of many hearings he ended up having, and, as is the case with temporary orders, they are subject to modification by subsequent temporary orders, and ultimately the trial court for final orders. I was the client's first of several subsequent attorneys he had for his divorce. This client moved onto his second attorney after us when after he accused my office was spying for his wife, which of course, wasn't true.

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Holly Hermon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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Christopher Leroi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cassady is an exemplary attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. Hiring him might very well be the best decision that you have ever made. His answers on Avvo are perfect. I have practiced for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney and he is one of the best I have encountered."

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Heritage Filer

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is diligent in his efforts to provide favorable results for his clients. He is appropriately aggressive, while maintaining an attitude of reasonableness necessary for the unique challenges associated with family law cases. I have looked to Richard for guidance and/or creative ideas for complicated family law issues on numerous occasions and he has always offered valuable assistance. I highly recommend Richard."

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Robert Kelly

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard Cassady is a very professional, competent attorney. Many years ago we were on opposite sides of a case. Now I refer potential family law clients to him."

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