John Alan Ferguell

John Alan Ferguell

4.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Kent, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

555 W. Smith Street., Suite. 106, Kent, WA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

John A. Ferguell P.S.

555 W. Smith Street., Suite. 106, Kent, WA, 98032

Law Offices of John Alan Ferguell

18010 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA, 98188

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John Alan Ferguell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Chandler | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not honest with billing hours, strictly about money

I hired John for an excessive amount to stand in on a phone call. All of the necessary documentation was completed and filed. All he had to do was talk for probably 15 minutes or less. He first asked for $3,000 to do this. After negotiating we agreed to $1,000 flat rate for the phone call only. The o...ther party didn’t confirm and the hearing never happened. John than made up hours titled “prep work” took my money and ran. There was no prep, all the documents were prepared and we covered everything in a “free” phone consultation. When I inquired about getting my money back he took 85%. He literally did nothing. I have family in law out of stated and they were appalled by this situation. There’s two types of attorneys: attorneys to make money and attorneys to help people. John only cares about your money.

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Good heart, straightforward, ethical lawyer

John had a free consultation with me and he is honest, ethical and tell me practically what I need to do to keep away my worry. He provided a lot of good suggestions and advice without hiding, so I actually get a lot info from this consultation. Not like some lawyers who asked a lot of questions but... didnot provide advice, which kind of waste time and get almost nothing out from the consultation except retainer fee and hourly rate, I get really good legal advice from him.

Posted by Kevin | July 24, 2014

John Ferguell performs excellently.

Performed excellently over the span of 4 years. I believe that he won over 90% of the time I was called to court. When I did lose he was there to win the appeals. He helped me with a parenting plan as well as gave great suggestions on mediators. When I called or emailed he was there when I needed... him and I definitely did not feel like a number.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013

Happy Client

John is a great lawyer. Very knowledgeable and empathetic to the moment the client is facing. Impeccable conduct, and does not charge unnecessary fees. While the other party representation was doing extra procedures to charge him up, John kept it simple and straight to what was needed at the time. ...John got me everything I wanted on the parenting plan. I first asked for a small amount of child support, because the other party was hiding his earning totals from me. John got me a settlement way better than I had in mind at first. I am very happy, and recommend his services.

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John Alan Ferguell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathy Bruya

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is a great attorney. He is knowledgeable, reasonable, and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Lani Sockle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer and a dedicated advocate for his clients. He is skilled and straight-forward. You can trust him."

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Frank Morris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathy Bruya

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Frank Morris

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Neighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer Recognition

2012

Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Neighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer Recognition

2008

Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Neighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer Recognition

2006

Neighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer Recognition, Neighborhood Legal Clinics

2002

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, King County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Foreclosure Mediator, Department Of Commerce

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Lawrence S. Wallach P.S.

1997 - 2000

Attorney, Law Office of David Adalian

1996 - 1997

Contract attorney, John A Ferguell

Associations

2000 - 2001

King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program

Mentee

2000 - 2008

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2011

Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Certificate

1996

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Univ of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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