Karma L Zaike

Karma L Zaike

4.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 24 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 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

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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

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Best family lawyer I’ve known

And I’ve had a few. Karma is super-smart, always thinking several moves ahead. She created a great outcome for me. She is hard-core in litigation, but gentle and wise in personal meetings. Huge fan.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Direct, no nonsense family law expert

I sought a second opinion on my divorce case after quickly realizing the firm I had was using tactics to draw out fees and timeline with a less than optimal outcome. Upon meeting Karma, I realized many of the things told to me by my original firm were not true. For instance, I didn't need a temporary... order which my attorney was vying for (and costing lots of money negotiating with opposing counsel.) Karma was direct and honest. She presented herself as very competent and laid out a strategy that appeared expedient. After switching firms to Ms. Zaike, she quickly got a trial date and it was an effective strategy at getting opposing counsel to make decisions and force a fixed timeline. After mediation was unsuccessful, opposing counsel quickly compromised because they did not want to go to trial. Overall, I was very happy with the outcome. Karma is an attorney who's heart is in the right place and she has a passion for doing the right thing with he legal chops to put forth a strategic plan for her clients. Karma's fees are higher than some but when you have someone that can get the job done expediently, it more than pays for itself.

Posted by Sergey | September 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sergey

I thought that honest lawyers exist only in Hollywood movies where they are beautiful from outside and inside and are fighting against all bad for all good saving the whole world. And real lawyers are always look at you through their money glasses where you can see this $$$ reflection in their eyes. ...But now I know that professional and honest lawyers do exist because I met Karma Zaike. She won’t start working with you if you are not honest and not reasonable yourself. Her service is not cheap but we live in one of the most expensive cities in one of the most expensive countries. And you get what you paid for. After very hard two years long divorce that I was not initiated I can say that she deserves each dollar charged and worked hard for it. She won ALL my numerous court hearing. After living in the basement of my friend’s house alone I live in my house with my daughter again and I have my life back. Karma is always prepared for the hearings, always have plan A, B and C, she discusses it with you, explain all these difficult terms and turns, makes you understand all options and steps, her calculations are always right. Her professional knowledge is outstanding. I was witnessing how judges and commissioners asked her during the hearing about some law related things using her as some law Wikipedia. Besides decent education, knowledge and preparation to each hearing she works very efficiently during the hearing. I was very impressed watching how fast she observes incoming information, makes some notes, formulas, calculations, compile something and responses fast and efficient. During this long divorce many times I had to sit in the court rooms and wait for my turn and I had to listen other cases and to see other attorneys. And I always conclude for myself: I have the best one! I recommended Karma Zaike already and will always recommend her as a family attorney. Especially for difficult cases. P.S. It is very strange to see these one star reviews. Their content looks like made from the same template and don’t believe it . I will not be surprise if they were made by some other parties that lost in the courtroom to Karma.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2009 | Family

good attorney

I use this attorney for my family case ,she always returns my phone calls.she is very proffesional and generous.She is vey patient with me due to the difficult time i have speaking english. Most lawyers i've dealt with have been greedy for $$ only, when the case ends up being the same result anyway, ...Not with this lawyer.She is the best, i would recommend her to anyone in need of a good family lawyer!! P.S. She knows how to handle herself in the court room.

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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:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

2000

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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