Karma L Zaike

Karma L Zaike

4.4
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

11300 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Law Office of Michael W. Bugni & Associates, PLLC

11300 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125-6228

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Karma L Zaike's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Karma

My experience working with Karma Zaike was negative. She did not communicate effectively, did not submit court documents in a timely manner, was not transparent regarding her fees and refused to return my complete case file. I do not recommend hiring Karma.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Karma Zaike

I hired Karma for several issues regarding my custody battle, including a child support redo. She missed deadlines, lost the binders required the court to hear my case. I lost and was fine 20,000.She would have 3 underlings working on my case billing me all at the same time. When I got new representa...tion she refused to cooperate and hand over my file I paid $50,000 for in six months. find a different attorney.

Posted by DS | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Missed a key filing deadline and lost the case as a result

I hired Karma to fight a child custody relocation case for me. I emailed Karma 5 times leading up to the deadline, none of which were returned and she missed the filing deadline by one day and failed to issue the summons to the opposing party by *weeks*. In court, Karma admitted it was 100% her fau...lt and the judge had to award relocation as a result (per WA law). I then fired Karma and retained another attorney. To add insult to injury, Karma insisted on getting paid for her failure to adequately represent me, and never once apologized for her failings. Find another attorney.

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Tonya Meehan

Domestic violence lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Karma is one of the best Domestic Violence and Family Law attorneys in Washington. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to the legal field are unlike any other. I highly endorse Karma!"

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Jan Olson

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred marital dissolution cases to Karma for years. Many people have called me to say how much they appreciated getting their matter to Karma. She truly cares for the emotional well being of her Clients, and is a fearless, strong advocate for them in Court. One Client I referred to Karma, who had started with another lawyer, called me back later on to say that "nothing got done until Karma came on board. She really fought for me". I have heard this on more than one occasion from satisfied Clients !"

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Joseph Shaub

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am primarily a mediator and collaborative lawyer. When I have a client who needs exceptional representation in court, Karma is always on my list of attorneys. She takes great care of her clients, understands the litigation process and has good, solid outcomes for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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Education

2000

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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