Megan Danielle Card

Megan Danielle Card

3.7
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family

324 West Bay Dr NW Ste 201, Olympia, WA

About Megan

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Budd Bay Law P.S.

324 West Bay Dr NW Ste 201, Olympia, WA, 98502

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Megan Danielle Card's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Caitlin | May 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Over charges with little results

I spent over $6000 for a temporary parenting plan that she never finalized and now I basically have to start from scratch. She didn’t fight for my or my child’s needs and instead prioritized cooperating with what the other attorney was asking for because she worked with him in the past. On top of tha...t I never even met her face to face. She charges for every single interaction. She also used a card they had on file I previously used for payment to charge a large lump sum of the balance although we had agreed on a payment plan prior and she did not tell me she was going to do this. Luckily I had the funds, but if this is a common practice at her firm I could see that putting a lot of people in a bad position. I withdrew her as counsel and now basically haven’t got anything I wanted from our parenting plan which has since expired.

Megan Card

Replied last June 04, 2024

Hello, I am sorry to hear that you feel this way. As you know, I have reached out to you privately to correct the inaccuracies in your comments as it does not contain correct or truthful information. I appreciate that the court system can be confusing and I would welcome the opportunity to further follow up with you and clear up your misunderstandings about your case. Please feel free to contact me directly.

Posted by Terrin | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great lawyer!

Megan Card is awesome! My ex tried to paint a very untrue picture for a protection order to keep me away from my son. Megan spent many hours building my case and was very successful in exposing her lies in court. Whenever I had a question or concern Megan or her assistant were just a phonecall away, ...and always very prompt in returning calls/emails. I will also have Megan take on my parenting plan because I wouldn't trust anyone else!

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I wouldn't hire again.

I hired Megan to modify a parenting plan. When things got nasty she stopped working for me and just signed things and showed up to court. She was very hard to get in contact with and did not act in my or my children's best interest. I wanted to like her- and think for the right person she would do a... great job.

Megan Card

Replied last October 01, 2019

Hello, I am sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with my services as I strive to do my very best for each and every client. It is important to me that you feel I worked hard for you and your children. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss your case with you. Please contact me at 360-352-8311 at your earliest convenience.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Glad I switched to another attorney...

I had hired Megan in the beginning for my divorce/custody case. When things got ugly she stopped working. Also, be prepared for once your money stops coming in big chunks to her firm, she starts treating you differently. She also advised me of things that weren’t in the best interest of my children. ...So glad I found an attorney that was able to undo everything she had signed on my behalf!

Megan Card

Replied last October 01, 2019

Hello, after reviewing my records and files, I confirmed that I have never represented you. Your statements are patently false and defamatory. The Washington Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit me from acting without my client's approval and authority so it is impossible that I could have (or would have) signed anything on your behalf without your knowledge and consent. Additionally, I have an ethical duty and obligation to continue working on my client's case until I either withdraw as your attorney or you obtain new counsel. I believe that only a parent truly knows what is in the best interests of their children; I can only advise you as to Washington law and what a court would or would not likely do based on my experience and expertise. I have never had an instance of professional misconduct in my 9 years of excellent service to my clients.

Posted by JAA | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

HONEST! ETHICAL! FAIR!

Attorney Megan Card was hired for a child custody case. Ms. Card was honest, ethical, and fair. She informed me on a continual basis about the status of the case and she was always honest when explaining all aspects of the actions that occurred in the case and how it affected me. I always knew Ms.... Card was doing her very best to represent me to the fullest extent possible. Ms. Card was also always ethical. She did not do anything that caused me to have any concerns about the way the case was being handled. She ensured that my interests were always considered at each court hearing while working toward a positive resolution of the case. Ms. Card was also very fair. She never caused me to have any concern about the amount of time she stated she worked on the case. You could not ask for a more honest attorney. To not be overcharged was a blessing. In closing, I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND WITHOUT ANY HESITATION ENDORSE ATTORNEY MEGAN CARD!

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Megan Danielle Card's Lawyer Endorsements

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C Kee

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Other

"Megan is a fantastic lawyer who diligently works to achieve the optimum result for her clients. Megan has a fantastic reputation in the Thurston County community and is highly respected by lawyers and judges."

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Favian Valencia

General practice lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeana Poloni

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Megan since law school. She has a passion for criminal law and is an extremely intelligent and well spoken lawyer. Megan strives to achieve the best possible result for her clients in an affordable manner. Megan and is able to explain complicated "legalese" to her clients in an easy to understand manner. I have no hesitation endorsing Megan Card."

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James Laukkonen

Unknown lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan is intelligent and a very good attorney. I am confident that she serves her clients well."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Associations

2018 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

2019 - 2024

American Inns of Court

Barrister

2017 - 2024

Raise for Rowyn

Advisory Board Member

2016 - 2017

Thurston County Bar Association

President

2014 - 2016

Veterans Will Clinic

Board Member

2013 - 2014

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Chair

2012 - 2019

Thurston County Bar Association

Board Member

2012 - 2016

Thurston County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Chair

2012 - 2016

First Responders Will Clinic

Board Member

2012 - 2016

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

Education

2010

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Eastern Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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