Helen Marie Rickey

Helen Marie Rickey

3.7
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Business ... +2 more

PO Box 65292, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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No misconduct found

Location

Eastbridge Holdings LLC

PO Box 65292, Tacoma, WA, 98464

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Helen Marie Rickey's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND MISTAKES BY THIS ATTORNEY

I RETAINED HELEN TO REPRESENT ME ON A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY. SHE MADE PROMISES OF DEBTS THAT WOULD BE INCLUDED THAT WERE NOT AND ULTIMATELY COST ME MORE TIME AND MONEY TO ATTORNEYS TO ASSURE MY FINANCIAL FUTURE WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE SET PURPOSE OF FILING BANKRUPTCY. I SENT DOCUMENTS MULTIPLE TI...MES THAT WERE LOST, HAD TO RESEND THOUGH I HAD CONFIRMATION. WE WERE IN COURT AND SHE WAS TOLD OF SEVERAL MISTAKES IN HER PETITION THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE MY CASE COULD MOVE FORWARD. MOST DISTURBING IS SHE DID NOT ADVOCATE FOR WHAT SHE PROMISED. AND THEN UP AND LEFT THE LAW FIRM SHE WAS WORKING AT WITHOUT NOTICE.

Helen Rickey

Replied last March 12, 2013

I apologize that I was unable to complete your case. In Washington a client hires the law firm for representation, and not the individual attorney. Due to circumstances outside of my control, I was unable to continue to personally manage your case. It is not accurate that I "up and left the law firm she was working at without notice." More than 6 months ago the bankruptcy department of the firm that employed me was transferred to a new firm. All clients should have received a letter explaining that the bankruptcy cases were transferred to the new firm. The new firm was significantly smaller and was unable to maintain the employment of the bankruptcy staff at the original firm. Therefore, without advance notice to me, I was unable to personally administer my caseload and all of the cases I filed were transferred to the owner of the new firm and/or the staff of the new firm. I apologize again that I could not complete your case and all of the cases that were transferred.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Knowledgeable, personable, and professional

Helen was great to work with. We were having some issues with our chapter 13 payment plan and Helen walked us through our options drawing on her vast knowledge of the law, but also on her experience with the local trustee's office. Not only was she very knowledgeable and experienced but she was a gre...at listener and very personable. If you need a good attorney, I highly recommend Helen.

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Spencer Parr

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Helen Rickey has a well-earned reputation for excellence in the community. She is very personable and hard working. She is also one of the few attorneys I know that can jump right into a department and hit the ground running without the usual downtime needed for training. Helen is great all around and I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Sarah Cho

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Helen Rickey is a highly skilled and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend Ms. Rickey and trust her to tirelessly advocate on behalf of her clients. Do not hesitate to contact her."

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Steve Dashiak

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Helen RIckey is a most welcome addition to our firm. She jumped right into life at our firm, looked a daunting caseload in the eye, and didn't blink. She is very knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, and has an intuition for workflow management that makes her wise beyond her years. I look forward to working closely with Helen for many years to come."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Phillips Webster

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Leen & O'Sullivan

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Pacific Lutheran University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

NARPM Monthly Meeting

The Effect of Bankruptcy on Landlords and Tenants

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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