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Dana M. Savage

3.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt

1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA

About Dana

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 47%

13 years

47%
Business 33%

13 years

33%
Real Estate 10%

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-25%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Law Offices of Dana M. Savage

1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA, 98107

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Dana M. Savage's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!

Worst experience of my life with an attorney - we hired her for probate on my dads estate. It was so bad just a few weeks in that we asked for our money back so we could hire someone competent and were told no....so we were stuck. I would provide information requested and wait for her to do her part.... After waiting with no response I would call again and ask for progress and be told as soon as she got the info she would get right on it - I advised that I had sent that weeks ago - OOPS …. it was a long drawn out frustrating experience and one I wouldn't wish on anyone. SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!

Posted by JOSEPH | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unprepared, Inefficient, Incompetent.

Hired Dana for an emergency custody and divorce case. I did hours and hours of research, and provided her with tons of effective and organized data well ahead of time. She failed to submit the paperwork on time due to “printer and fax errors” (the judge had zero tolerance for her excuses), and showed... up to court late, completely unprepared, and distracted. As she was making her weak argument to the judge, she had to stop and whisper to ask me my child’s name while fumbling through paperwork. To say I was embarrassed and absolutely gutted would be an understatement.

Posted by ARON | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

keep shopping!

When i hired David, now Dana, the little attention my case received was sloppy and slow. Papers filed incorrectly, calls unreturned, emails not responded to, and assumptions made for me. It delayed my case for 3-4 months before i figured out i was receiving poor representation that was not listenin...g to me and went elsewhere. He was too wrapped up in his conversion and did nothing but make excuses when he did pick up his phone to answer my calls. Do not put your fate in this persons hands....

Posted by Michael | February 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Could not have made a better choice...

My case(s) were complicated and messy and I had already spent thousands of dollars on failed representation. When David met with me he was very sincere and empathetic and immediately began to help me prepare for a proper defense. He fought for my innocence on trumped up criminal charges and insured t...hat I prevailed in family court. He did more for my case(s) in 1 month than previous attorneys had done in 6 months, all the while working with my financial restrictions. Had I not hired Mr. Savage I am sure I would have heard a "guilty" verdict on a matter I had nothing to do with. I can't say enough good things about his professionalism and attention to detail. I owe my success in the court room to the due diligence and and attention to detail he showed my case(s). Even after he was finished representing me in one case; his responsiveness and follow through in a separate case led to the prosecution DISMISSING my case...THE DAY OF TRIAL!!! My only regret is not finding and retaining Mr. Savage early on in my ordeal. I am truly appreciative of the work this attorney did for me. My past representation had years of experience and great AVVO reviews but none of them were as tenacious, thoughtful, knowledgeable, or trustworthy as Mr. David Savage. Do yourself a favor and at least consult with David. I did and it was the best decision I had made in 5 years of courtroom drama. Thanks David!

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

He was very organized and responsive, as well as dedicated to resolving my case with the best possible outcome. It was a pleasant experience working with him.

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Dana M. Savage's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Morris

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lani Sockle

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked together with David on family law matters and have found him to be both a skilled attorney and a caring advocate for his clients."

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Hillary Roberts-Griffith

Business lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an incredible attorney. His client's benefit from the unique blend of knowledge, passion, and dedication he brings to each case. I highly recommend him as an attorney and respect him as a peer."

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Jeffrey Smoot

Real estate lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is very passionate about the practice of law and dedicated to his clients' success."

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Anastasia Kidniz

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an outstanding lawyer in this community. He puts his heart into every case he handles and works tirelessly to achieve the results his clients want. I am constantly impressed by the positive outcomes he gets for his clients. David is also kind, amiable, and very smart. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Mark Sternik

Business lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a passionate in his work. I've always been impressed with his attention to detail, and I highly recommend him!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

WYLC Public Service Incentive Award, Washington Young Lawyer Committee

2011

CALI Award - Torts, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

2010

Presidential Scholar, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Helios Law Group

2014 - 2015

Northwest Regional Director, Kaplan Bar Review

2014 - 2015

Sole Practitioner, Savage Law Offices

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, Harrison Law

2012 - 2012

Rule 9 Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defender (Everett)

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Maxwell Family Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Greater Seattle Business Association

Member

2014 - Present

Year Up! Seattle

Mentor

2013 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta, Seattle Area Alumni Chapter

Justice

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

Law Student Advisory Counsel Co-Chair

2011 - 2012

Phi Alpha Delta, Truman Chapter

Justice

Education

2013

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of California - Riverside

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Life After Law School Young Professional Engagement Series

The Business of Law

Publications

2015

Sage Handbook of Intellectual Property Assistant Researcher - Part III Branding the World

Languages

English

Activity

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