Delaina M. Dancey

Delaina was knowledgeable, helpful, fast and efficient. There were a few times when I did not understand things, but was able to call the office and have Delaina answer my questions, or find an answer for me. I really appreciate how Delaina kept me in the loop and informed on procedures. She was a pl...easure to deal with. I have already recommended Delaina to some friends of mine. I would recommend her services to anyone who is facing financial difficulties and needing someone to guide them through this process. She was with me every step of the way. Thank you!

Delaina advertises as being concerned and experienced -- here is my experience I contacted Delaina after receiving a response from Thumbtack searching for an attorney to handle a tax debt. I also saw Delaina and her partner Ashley in a commercial - debt relief legal services. I set up an appoi...ntment as per the Thumbtack process and met with Ashley in the Seattle office. I brought with me to that appointment the letter from the IRS that identified the amount I owed the IRS and the years that it covered. Ashley reviewed them and suggested a chapter 13 would be the best path because based on my home equity, income, and the tax lien I would likely not qualify for a chapter 7. I paid the initial payment of $250 to begin the process. And was then directed to Delaina because she would be more able to handle my complicated tax situation. I had a call with Delaina and had to explain my case – she did not have the letter from the IRS that showed the amounts and years – she had to get that information and therefore we had to have a follow up call. Once she had the information she reviewed it with me on the follow up call, but said she needed to meet in person in the Everett office to begin the filing for the chapter 13. She told me to get my taxes filed prior to that meeting. I wasn’t able to complete the taxes but brought with me all of the information to show what I owed. At that meeting Delaina informed me she didn’t think the chapter 13 would be the best way to handle my situation since my other debt was minor and the lien and my salary would mean I would likely have to pay most of the taxes I owed – she suggested I try to work directly with the IRS or try to get a home equity loan to pay the taxes. I followed her advice, sent the information requested by the IRS to them and met with an attorney to discuss how to get money out of my home’s equity – he didn’t charge me anything for an hour consultation. Note: Delaina said she would refund my money if she could not help me. After my meeting with the attorney and the IRS I informed Delaina I would be working directly with the IRS as she suggested. I requested my refund. Then, she informed me that she would have to bill me for meetings and my refund from the $1500 I paid in advance would be $197.00 – I disputed that via an email and later called to speak with her and was told I could schedule a meeting but it would cost me to meet with her to discuss my dispute of the amount she was charging me. I am pursuing legal action against Delaina to get my money back. I offered to pay $250 plus the $35 for the credit report she ran. Her response was that she did not force me to come into meet with her and that was time she could have spent on someone else.

Delaina was outstanding in helping me with my case. I was having such financial difficulties and didn't now what to do. She walked me through my options and helped me with a difficult decision. I didn't realize how much work filing for bankruptcy was. She worked really really hard on my behalf. I app...reciate her so much. Along with helping me with setting my life back on course, she did little things that made feel that she cared about me as a person, and not just as a client. One such thing was when she found out my pet died, which was a tough time for me, she sent a card to my house with her condolences. I have never had a Lawyer take the time to do such personal touches like that. My life now is going so much better, and I am grateful I found Her.