David Faber

David Faber

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 13 years

Business Lawyer at Port Townsend, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

800 Polk Street, Suite B, Port Townsend, WA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Assisting clients to structure their business to ensure that they are well protected and their business goals met.

13 years

25%
Probate 25%

Assisting clients in the probate and administration of the estates of loved ones.

13 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Assisting clients with the purchase, sale, and transfer of real property, including the creation and abandonment of easements and covenants.

13 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

Drafting Will, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives, Trusts, and other estate documents.

13 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Faber Feinson PLLC

800 Polk Street, Suite B, Port Townsend, WA, 98368

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David Faber's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hope | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very positive experience

My husband and I hired David to draft our estate plan soon after we moved to Washington in the spring of 2020. He answered all of our questions, responded to all emails promptly the entire process was quite easy. This happened during Covid shut down and he made arrangements for us to sign our docume...nts from our car so that it was safe. His rates are very reasonable, he charges by the hour rather than a flat fee. That was nice because our case was pretty straight forward and simple, I suspect a flat fee would not have worked out in our favor. Its fair to both the client and the attorney when it's billed by the hour. About a year and half after we drafted our estate plan we decided to make a change to our will. David was super prompt in handling that change for us. We did this right before the holidays and I expected it would be drawn out process. Instead he got it turned around in a couple of days. It was great.

Posted by Scott | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Poor

This attorney said he could have my case quickly resolved with a summery judgment. After spending my retainer he changed his mind, saying it may not work. At that point he had no plan so he did nothing except charging me for taking calls. At some point the plaintiff gave up on the suit and my atto...rney told me the case would be dismissed from the court automatically after twelve months. I was not dismissed. I asked my attorney to file a trespass suit against the plaintiff but David said he didn't have time. So again nothing was being done on my behalf. The plaintiff eventually need the case dismissed and managed to do so without paying anything for my legal fees. This attorney did not contact me to inform me that the case was dismissed, I found out myself while talking to Clallam county court. I dont think this attorney is prepared to or knowledgeable enough to take on a case like mine.

David Faber

Replied last September 29, 2016

I am sorry that Scott feels this way. When I first met with Scott, I informed him that I thought he had a reasonably strong case and that it might be possible that we could win on summary judgment early in the process. While further investigating the case, a material issue of fact presented itself which would have made a summary judgment motion unlikely to prevail. I informed Scott of the weakness in our case and offered to pursue a more rigorous defense, but outside of sending interrogatories and requests for admission, he insisted that he wanted to leave the ball in the plaintiff's proverbial court. Accordingly, I took a defensive position, assisted the client in responding to discovery requests from the plaintiff, and otherwise stuck to a holding pattern, prepared to respond if the plaintiff ever decided to move their case forward. Ultimately, the defense I prepared for my client was successful at discouraging the plaintiff from attempting to move forward with the case, and we ended with the result my client said he wanted at the beginning: the plaintiff was frustrated and unable to successfully prosecute his case. Eventually, the plaintiff decided to voluntarily withdraw their claims under CR 41(B)(2), which was the plaintiff's prerogative. I informed Scott of the plaintiff's intention, attempted to explain--both by email and phone--precisely what options remained after a CR 41(B)(2) voluntary dismissal had been filed: filing for attorney fees and initiating a new suit against the neighbor. When I asked the client whether he wanted to seek payment of his attorney fees--which remains a viable option after a CR 41(B)(2) dismissal--he stated he "doesn't want money" and that he wanted to force his neighbor to apologize. I informed him that I was unable to force the neighbor to do so. I also informed Scott that I would be unable to represent him on further suit against the neighbor and instead offered to refer Scott to other attorneys who work on the Olympic Peninsula. That was where this matter ended. I am honestly surprised Scott is this upset. I followed my client's directions, gave him careful advice throughout, and ultimately we were successful in defending the case.

Posted by James | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional, Honest, Ethical

David Faber has helped me in two separate legal areas. He drafted the will and planned the estat for myself and wife, doing an excellent job for a fair price. David has also been an immense help to my small business from formulating several service contracts to offering excellent and perceptive... suggestions to changing business structures as my business grew. I would not only recommend David to others in need of business or estate planning, but I would recommend to other members of my family. I have had varied and numerous interactions with attorneys over the years and I appreciate David’s clarity about what is in his scope and what is not.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning

Mr. Faber was kind, thorough and knowledgeable. He took the time to fully answer any question my husband and I had about our estate plan. We needed some changes made a few months after the finalization of the original documents, and Mr. Faber was happy to make all the changes we needed quickly and ...efficiently. If we ever require legal services in the future, we will absolutely hire Mr. Faber again.

Posted by M. Hering | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate excellence.

I have a hard time believing the negative reviews on David. He has helped us through a very difficult time in our lives. Having lost a family member, David Faber has shown compassion, been very efficient with ever aspect of settling our estate and worked with us without charging us until we were able... to pay him (at a very reasonable rate.). He has been a godsend to my family at this most difficult time. I find it interesting that these negative trolls won't show themselves. Shame on you.

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David Faber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Marsh

Business lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known David ever since law school. He's diligent, intelligent, and most importantly for a lawyer, he has actual life experience that he brings to bear in helping his clients. I unequivocally endorse him."

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Shaul Goldberg

Unknown lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Mathews

Business lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Schodowski

Business lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Tymczyszyn

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Mr. Faber. Mr. Faber is a capable no nonsense lawyer. He has handled many divorces and other family matters with a capable and caring manner. If you feel you may need the services of a attorney then a consultation with Mr. Faber is the first step."

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Samuel Feinson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"David is a gifted and dedicated lawyer who never fails to bring positive energy to his work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Roy L. Prosterman Leadership Award, University of Washington School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Faber Feinson PLLC

2013 - 2014

Associate, Yakama Nation Office of Legal Counsel

Associations

2014 - Present

Jefferson County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - 2015

Jefferson County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Sale of multi-million dollar business transaction

Concluded

Administrative Law Matter Concerning Incorrect Identification Information

Court Order in Favor of Client

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Education

2013

Washington University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2012

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Employment Law Day CLE

Employment Law

Languages

English

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