Michael William Bugni's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law Representation

I've worked with Mike and have found his knowledge, expertise and dedication to his clients in matters involving family law to be particularly helpful for people faced with difficult family circumstances.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Divorce Lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike literally saved my life. Before I found Mike my husband had moved to another State stole my two sons. Got a restraining order against me so I could not see my children and left me with nothing. He scorched to cinders my reputation as a good mother, a therapist a friend. My ex completely alien...ated our mutual friends from me and destroyed every professional and religious connection I had. He could do it. He had all the money your average person did not. He hired one of the most feared lawyers in Seattle and all I had was a prayer to save me. No one would touch my case and basically said I lost and there wasn't a hope to save me. Then I connected with Mike on the telephone. I had no money, no fame, no one I could refer him to to vouch for my personal integrity, nothing. Mike listened. He clearly saw I was a mouse and my ex was the lion that roared. He took on my case on the phone without even meeting me first. I couldn't even afford to fly up to meet with him. He believed in me when I had given up on myself. In a few short months Mike didn't just represent me but he put together a team to go after my ex. It was an ugly fight but Mike with his great compassion and insight had quelled the fury on both sides so that an equitable resolution could be found. He got my ex to pay to fly me up to see Mike and my children on regular visits. It was not out of the goodness of my ex to do it. It was all Mike. While my ex was racking up literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in his legal fees of his own Mike was barely charging me enough to cover his costs to defend me. In the end I got my house back, my children's love back, my children back and a comfortable settlement so I could live without ever having to beg my family members for money to live on. In essence my life back . If angels ever became lawyers my angel was Mike W. Bugni who changed my life for the best. Mike is my hero although he is much to humble and gracious to except to accept such compliments.

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2010 | Family

Mike Bugni has all the Tools to provide Outstanding Representation

Mike Bugni is an attorney well versed in all aspects of family law. Because of his knowledge, experience and demeanor he did not need to resort to dirty tactics to provide me with outstanding representation; to the contrary he proved to be a master at finding opportune moments to find common ground, ...defuse conflict and progress toward a mutually agreeable settlement. Mike was level-headed, compassionate and professional in his interactions with myself, my ex-wife and her attorney. It was clear to me that he was the best attorney in the room. When you choose Mike Bugni as your attorney you won’t be taken advantage of and can be sure of a fair settlement. Thanks again Mike!

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Michael William Bugni's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Tsai

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is always professional in demeanor and an effective litigator and mediator."

Susan O'Brian

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an accomplished attorney and knows how to get things done in the best possible way. If it means negotiation, he's incredible; if it means trial work, he's superb. You couldn't ask for better representation."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Douglas Becker

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Mike has a highly experienced and effective advocate."

Deborah Gordon

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike Bugni and I were opposing counsel recently, in a case in which both our clients were particularly difficult. While ably advocating for his client, I appreciate the fact that Mike remained consistently professional in his communications and his arguments. I found him knowledgeable and realistic as we were able to negotiate a number of thorny issues. Would that all family law attorneys shared the same perspective and professionalism."

Mark Schoener

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been professionally acquainted with Michael Bugni over the past number of years and have the utmost respect for his legal abilities and professional decorum. His work for his clients is exemplary and I recommend him highly."

Wolfgang Anderson

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael Bugni has frequently been used by me as a mediator. He is an expert in the field of Family Law, knows the ins and outs of human vagaries, is a pleasure to deal with and extremely competent. I enjoy having cases with Michael, for his ability allows for a faster settlement. He is a no-nonsense lawyer and cuts to the chase. He is true to his word, and can be relied upon. I am happy to make this endorsement for Michael."

H. Finesilver

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very business like. A good feel for the needs of children and how to protect a client without being a hired gun for a client agenda that would harm them. Knowledgable and highly ethical. He does not waste time. I know when I have a case against him I can either do business with him or that I can't."

Rodney Pierce

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Michael Bugni as a fellow family law attorney. Michael is an exceptionally skilled attorney who always shows respect to his clients, opponents and opposing attorney. I have had the pleasure of working against Michael on divorce cases and have found his ability to be amongst the best in our business. I also know Michael to be respected by the bench and bar in King County. He is the rare breed in our area of practice that commands the respect of everyone around him. I endorse Michael without hesitation and with the highest confidence that anyone fortunate enough to hire him as his/her attorney will be in the very best hands."

Lori Guevara

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Although Mike and I were oppposing counsel in a dissolution matter, I was very impressed with his professionalism and his knowledge of the law. He advocated for his client without escalating the conflict. We were able to reach agreed orders in the temporary and the final stages, and I believe both parties were very satisfied with the outcome."

A. Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a great lawyer, an outstanding advocate, and a wise counselor. He is a 10 in my book. "

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