James Michael Gallagher

..I have had the pleasure on retaining this phenomenal man on more than one occasion. The man is amazing, he simply can't be put into words! I have worked with several attorney's over the years in many aspects of the law. I firmly believe he is the best domestic relations attorney in Washington stat...e, if not to the to the California border. I have worked with domestic relations in Oregon, even working with Oregon domestic relations attorney's he is better than the best of them. He is honest, has a enormous amount of integrity.. His skills are remarkable! I will say even more, of all the attorneys I have worked with in my adult life, he just can NOT be beat, yes, he is simply better than the best and when he goes to bat for you won't regret it! !

With many years of experience, an excellent knowledge of the laws, and a witty and positive attitude to help keep me at ease during the stressful times while dealing with my ex, I recommend J. Michael Gallagher to my friends, family, and anyone having to suffer through a divorce. Without knowing m...y rights, I would have really lost out on time with my three kids. Mike and his staff have been reliable, helpful, steadfast and very understanding each time I've used Mike as my attorney. I am always very thankful to have Mike on my side.

I am a Dad, I have " Engaged" Mike on a few occasions since I originally filed ( and was eventually granted) FULL custody regarding my Son, this was a lengthy and complex " Custody Battle" , involving several states, Restraining Orders ,i multiple issues and false allegations, ie: psychopathic and an...ti-social behavior on the mothers behalf. I have had to re-visit this case a few times since it was originally filed in 2003 and I can say Mike has exceeded all my expectations in every possible regard! He is ethical, trustworthy, fair & honest. One thing that truly stands out is that he is truly concerned abut the children, in the case of my Son, his life would have been completely destroyed had he NOT been the case Mike removed ALL his mothers parental rights! Throughout the case, everyone wanted to believe the mother, the evidence spoke otherwise and he got to the bottom of it quicker than you can imagine. If your case requires an expert , as mine required many, or is even less complex, Mike has an aptitude for finding the smartest and most professional experts if needed to call on in their field. Last count there were 13 ( Thirteen) 4 inch binders for my case, I had used several attorneys before him and wasted $ because these attorneys were more out for there own best interest ( I was a bit naïve), I gave my full Faith & Confidence in Mike and his performed excellently in every regard. His staff is efficient, very professional and pleasant to deal with! It might seem like you will pay a bit more for MIke's services , but trust me, I wish I'd hired him the first time, I'd saved a lot of $ from incompetent attorney's and Guardian ad Litem's Thanks So Much Mike!!!

If you need a lawyer that is professional, hard working, and tells it like it is; then Mike is your guy! He and his staff go beyond the call of duty. Yes, you will have your homework to do but this gives Mike the information needed to fight your case. Basically you get what you pay for, so don't make... the mistake of hiring a lawyer that doesn't get the job done or waste your money. Hire Mike to give it to you straight. With him you can't go wrong!

Mike is a bright guy and a lot of fun. He is easily distracted however and needs supervision. Long after our initial hearing, he called me asking if I had receicved final court papers. At this point, the deadline for appeal was long past and this ended up costing me thousands. He ended up saving ...me thousands but I largely orchestrated the settlement terms. I am a newcomer to the legal process and would have expected better service for what I was paying him. He often seemed more interested in getting to cocktail hour and was more than willing to teach the opposition attorney how to practice law on my dime. There are far better attorneys out there.