Megan Nicole Bent

Megan Nicole Bent

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Gig Harbor, WA
Practice Areas: Family

2615 Jahn Ave NW, Ste E-7, Gig Harbor, WA

About Megan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 7 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 10 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Harbor Family Law Group

2615 Jahn Ave NW, Ste E-7, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

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Megan Nicole Bent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Pushed aside and made to feel very unimportant

I had a good initial consultation visit with Megan and thought everything was good. Unfortunately, she dropped the ball on my post-divorce custody and expense reimbursement case. After working with her for several months, I found out she was moving away from a draft email sent by the firm. There w...as no follow-up email from her or her staff providing assurances that nothing would get lost in the transition to another attorney at the firm. This came across as very impersonal and made me feel unimportant as a client. Dropped the ball... Megan had what she needed to pursue reimbursement for child-related expenses and retirement back pay in August '24. Yet when she left in November, nothing had been pursued at all. Now, it's January, and I still have nothing. When I asked about the delay, she said she was working on my custody part. To be clear, even though she had everything she needed for months to pursue reimbursement, nothing had been done to help me collect the money I had already been ordered. To my knowledge, not even one email was sent to opposing counsel in an attempt to collect the funds. Megan also did not present oral arguments in my case very well. For example, when the opposing counsel would cite incorrect pertinent facts in my case, Megan would not rebut. When I later asked her why, she told me that the Commissioner didn't invite her to speak further on the issue, so she didn't. For these reasons, I cannot recommend Megan for complex family law cases or ones that require oral arguments.

Posted by Jason | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

An amazing Attorney and person that puts family first

With the separation at hand, I was a mess trying to figure life out and how to take care of my kids and what the next steps would be. I was confused and lost. From the first meeting with Megan Bent at Bliss Law group – Family and Divorce Law, I felt at ease for the first time in months. Megan has ...an extensive knowledge of Family/Divorce and Child Custody and law, true professionalism and caring to protect her client’s best interests. Beside all those qualities Megan brings the one thing to the table that a client truly deserves, a caring heart that not only took care of me but, a deep desire to ensure the best of care for my kids. When you need a family Law attorney you need more that someone that understands law; you need someone who can provide counsel, realistic information, and emotional understanding. Megan Bent, enabled me to relax knowing with full confidence that everything was being handled with my family’s best interest always in mind. Megan by far met all my expectations and many more. I recommend her with full confidence knowing she will always take care of your family.

Posted by Andrea | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Megan is the MVP!!

I hired Megan and her legal team for a lawsuit served to me by my ex-husband. This lawsuit was messy and involved an exuberant amount of financial subpoenas. Megan never broke a sweat! Megan and the legal team got right to work! The legal team kept me well informed, and always made sure I knew exactl...y what was needed of me. Megan won this lawsuit for my daughter's and I!! I couldn't be more pleased with the legal services provided! Megan was my safe place and rock throughout these very difficult proceedings! Megan operates thoroughly, diligently, and vigorously!! You definitely want Megan on your team! My deepest gratitude will never be enough for what she has made possible for me!! THANK YOU, MEGAN!!!

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Lindsey Weber

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Megan is a strategic family law attorney. She has a solid analytical mind that makes her an effective advocate. Megan is excellent at looking at all the considerations in a case. I highly recommend Megan for any family law matter."

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Raquel Ledoux

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Megan Bent is an excellent attorney, who has great customer service! I have conferred with Megan many times on my own cases and she always provides great insight. Megan's legal writing is also top notch! I endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, Harbor Family Law Group

2021 - 2023

Attorney, Bliss Law Group

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Black & Graham, PC/Graham Law PC

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Fredrickson Johnson & Belveal, LLC

Associations

2023 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Trustee

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court

Former Member

Texas A&M Association of Former Students

Member

2018 - 2019

El Paso Bar Association New Lawyers Division

Former Chair

Education

2015

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

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